Sentinel Colorado 4.30.2026

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Go ahead and talk shi*, folks. Aurora lawmakers must shrug off potty mouths

Well, scheise, does no one give a damn anymore about their potty mouths?

Aurora city lawmakers are trying to create some kind of rules about things local electeds can and can’t say to each other, or the public, or things the public can and can’t say or do to them during city council meetings.

DAVE PERRY Editor

If you’re thinking that city council members have way too much time on their hands to spend time mulling over public naughty talk, it’s much more serious and complicated than that.

You don’t have to be a regular fan of watching the Aurora City Council bi-weekly Big Ugly Long Lasting Super Heated Insult Tumults (BULL SHIT) shows to get a feel for how unusually unruly and profane these hours-long sessions can be.

I once counted the F-bomb being launched no less than eight times in one meeting, mostly being lobbed from the audience to someone sitting on the dais.

I’m not talking about couched insults and pithy partisan pelts being flung back and forth from the council dais to the public invited-to-beheard lectern on the council floor.

Sure, there’s plenty of that, but within the last few years, sometimes angry and other times droll citizenry have told select members of the city council to, in just three words, flee the scene and have sexual relations with themselves. Lawmakers have been instructed to consume feces, accused of mimicking reproductive organs, or missing anatomical parts, including gonads and cerebral cells.

Nothing is off limits at an Aurora City Council meeting these days.

While there have been some eyebrow-raising public potty talk going back years in city council and other local government meetings, the flood of flaming vulgarities began in earnest almost two years ago, after the police shooting death of Kilyn Lewis.

Lewis, a Black man, was fatally shot by a

member of the Aurora Police SWAT unit while he was being arrested May 23, 2024 at an Aurora apartment parking lot. Lewis was wanted by Denver police on charges linked to allegations that he shot a homeless man in the shoulder.

In the shadow of the Elijah McClain police shooting debacle and enactment of a consent decree mandate, forcing police reform onto the Aurora PD, a Colorado Attorney General investigation leading to the decree determined that Aurora police exhibited “patterns and practices” of using excessive force, especially against people of color.

Days after the shooting, activists and the family of Lewis began appearing at city council meetings, demanding the firing of the officer accused of shooting Lewis and insisting city lawmakers take action against the police department and reticent city administrators.

The demands were met with both silence and insults from the dais.

The city council confrontations soon escalated to outright protests, shutting down some council meetings and eventually leading to the dissolution of the public’s ability to publicly address the city council.

The f-bombardment wasn’t limited to just the elected and unelected folks in council chambers. B-word bickering among city council members reached “can she say that” pitch in 2024 when former city Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky launched into her political allies for daring to oppose her on a plan to end a $5 so-called head tax on employees. The group text, obtained by the Sentinel, was grisly.

“I will not be at the meeting on Monday, and every single one of you can go fu** yourselves!” her first message read. “I fu***** campaigned on that you fu***** pieces of shit! AND FU** YOU DUSTIN!! And I hear you’re a co sponsor, Francoise. You can definitely go fu** yourself! You’ve never owned a business or a fu***** thing in your life you pretentious bitch! My friendship will literally (sic) every single one of you is dead! DEAD! oh, and my loyalty… also dead! I hope you all have miserable fu***** lives! I might make that happen for a few of you. FU** YOU!”

The astrisks there are mine.

The naughty talk has been somewhat more sedate than that during the Public Invited to be Heard periods of city council meetings, but just somewhat.

How did we get here? Experts say the potty mouth thing can be blamed on a variety of issues, including social media, which has pretty much defused the shock value of just about everything. Other causes, according to psych experts going back decades, include the cathartic nature of letting the f-bomb rip when you slam your finger in the car door, or the joy of punctuating news that your partner got tickets for the Westminster Dog Show finals. “Oh hellzyeah!”

As far as being punishable, by anyone but a higher power who cares about such things, only South Carolina, Mississippi and Alabama have laws on the books making it a crime of some type to use the vulgar term for caca or coitus in public. They’re often challenged as illegal.

So city lawmakers are trying to find a way to not just reel in the rank, but force the issue without running into First Amendment rights, which are damn strong here.

Good luck with that.

This is a country where the president recently got on his social media channel and told people whom he doesn’t like, “Open the F***in’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell –JUST WATCH!”

Can’t make that sh** up, or most of what goes on during public meetings in Aurora.

While city lawmakers can certainly hold each other to some kind of standards that might mete out punishments to violators, the public’s ability to talk dirty is just boorish and banal and in most cases, legal.

Joe Public can lob suggestions from the council lectern about which orifice their elected representatives should deeply insert a bill, a stance or a vote, they just can’t toss festering tomatoes with it.

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State panel OKs fracking near Aurora Reservoir despite staunch resident opposition

OPPONENTS OF THE PLAN SAID THEY WOULD MEET THIS WEEK TO DECIDE WHAT IF ANY FURTHER ACTION THEY WOULD TAKE TO PREVENT THE PROJECT

BY OWEN SWALLOW,

Acontroversial residential fracking operation south of the Aurora Reservoir was given the go-ahead Tuesday by the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission after a year-long fight with local homeowners and environmental activists.

The commission held its final review hearing on alternative locations for a fracking operation on land owned by Lowry Ranch, where in a close 3-2 vote, they approved the State Sunlight-Long fracking site.The initial proposal for 32 oil and gas drilling well pads was proposed in 2022 by Civitas Resources, now SM Energy, and its subsidiary, Crestone Peak Resources and would be about a half-mile away from the Aurora Reservoir.

The Sunlight/Long site is part of a network of 2022 Civitas proposed oil and gas developments as a comprehensive area plan, or CAP, for the Lowry Ranch, a 26,000-acre trust in Arapahoe County that includes the reservoir.

In December, the commission postponed the plan following a year-long campaign by a newly formed neighborhood collective called Save the Aurora Reservoir or S.T.A.R. Much of the attention around STAR’s efforts has been specifically on the Sunlight/Long development and its proximity to residential areas and the environmental and health impacts that the operation risks.

STAR partnered with 350 Colorado, an environmental advocacy group that is part of a broader national advocacy network, in its opposition to the site and residential fracking operations in Colorado.

Sandra Duggan, a campaign coordinator for 350 Colorado, told Sentinel Colorado that her organization would consider their battle won if the commission either terminated the Sunlight-Long proposal or even if it imposed another

postponement.

Duggan said that both STAR and 350 Colorado say that a 2019 state law, SB19-181, which extended oil and gas regulation powers to local governments, also changed the commission’s mission to regulate the industry and not just accommodate it.

Duggan said it’s 350 Colorado’s position that the commission has not sufficiently regulated oil and gas proposals as per the 2019 law.

STAR has consistently generated a large amount of community engagement in opposition to the Sunlight-Long development. In this week’s virtual meeting, there were more than 1,000 people in attendance, maxing out the number of attendees imposed by Zoom, a first for the commission according to the commission chair. By hour three of the hearing, there were still about 800 people listening to the proceedings.

The commission asked SM Energy and Crestone at the December review hearing to do a comprehensive analysis of both their preferred location and alternative wellpad sites.

Jamie Jost, one of the legal representatives of the oil and gas developers in this case, said SM Energy and its subsidiary “maintains its position that the Sunlight-Long oil and gas development plan location is the safest location for human and community health and poses the least threat to the local environment and wildlife” of the 11 identified wellpad locations.

An alternative development site was proposed by STAR as a compromise with Crestone. Jost, however, said STAR was “showing their true colors” by partnering with national activist groups, likely referring to 350 Colorado. The group is operated by Colorado activists.

Since December, Crestone reduced the proposed 32 horizontal

wells to 24 wells. Representatives for Crestone stated they opposed the alternative wellsites because they don’t currently have adequate access to the electrical grid, and they would require an additional transport of 20-25 miles, creating more greenhouse gas emissions.

One of the ECMC commissioners, John Messner, questioned Crestone’s analysis of the proposed sites.

“The [previous order] was not to have you go out and find data to say that all other potential sites were going to cause harmful impacts; it explicitly ordered a comprehensive and narrative analysis of all feasible alternative oil and gas locations on Lowry Ranch lands,” Messner said. “I think it is a very different order than saying: ‘Give us support for the preferred Sunlight-Long OGDP site.”

Crestone and SM Energy argued that when conducting a “cumulative analysis,” they still felt that their proposed location examined their site’s impact.

Mike Foote, the legal representative for STAR, said the company did not comply with the commission’s order because Crestone’s comparative analysis merely “declared their site protective and found issues with other sites.”

Commissioners Jeff Robbins and Mike Cross were not persuaded by STAR’s argument. Cross said in his deliberation that he “did not give a lot of credence” to STAR’s assessment as he felt there was “implicit bias” in their analysis of

alternative sites and that he “didn’t buy the conclusory statements that the proposed Crestone site was not protective.”

He said he couldn’t declare this site as “not protective” without calling other ECMC-approved sites into question.

Cross was appointed to the board due to his substantial oil and gas experience, including working as legal counsel for companies in the oil and gas, mining, and other natural resource industries, according to commission records.

The commission ultimately determined in a 3-2 vote that Crestone and SM Energy complied with the December 10 order of a cumulative analysis of alternative locations.

Critics of the plan have repeatedly pointed to national studies showing health links between oil and gas development and nearby communities. There have been numerous studies examining the impact of residential fracking on community health, including those from Yale and the University of Colorado Anschutz, that have found that children living within eight miles of oil and gas well sites are two to three times more likely to develop leukemia and bone marrow cancer.

The Lowry Ranch encompasses both the Aurora Reservoir and grassland ecosystems that are home to beavers, foxes, prairie dogs, burrowing owls, and other prairie life.

The deciding vote came from

Commissioner Brett Ackerman, who said the proposal met both state and local requirements, but that he was disappointed at the lack of cooperation between SM Energy and community partners.

Representatives for STAR expressed their disappointment in today’s result and said the group will discuss on Wednesday whether to take further action against SM Energy and Crestone and what form that might take.

STAR’s former director, Randy Willard, said was a frustrated by what he said was a lack of transparency in terms of the state commission approval process.

“Ultimately, this comes down to what we want our community to look like,“ Willard said. “The commission has now approved five of the seven proposed fracking operations and show no sign of changing their tune. If not this then what, if not now then when? (The commission]) needs to convey where they draw the line as to what is an acceptable fracking development.”

Officials from 350 said they, too, would continue to resist the project.

“We’re all still recuperating from today’s hearing,” said Duggan. “Stay assured, however, that 350 Colorado will continue to work to stop the expansion of fracking in our Colorado.”

Arapahoe County and the ECMC have information available online for people to review about the well pad applications and the project.

Aurora lawmakers creating rules to curb profanity, personal attacks at meetings

Aurora lawmakers are drafting new decorum rules for council meetings that could allow the city to remove disruptive audience members and sanction council members for violating standards of piety.

The city council’s rules committee is in the process of reviewing regulations for decorum and virtual participation in an effort to calm tensions at meetings and promote civil dialogue.

On April 27, the committee continued discussion of what new decorum rules for council members and public commenters should look like and heard suggestions from the public.

The committee started with decorum and virtual participation because of the recent history of combativeness among council members and between public commenters and council members.

Heated meetings peaked in 2024 and 2025 after police shot and killed Kilyn Lewis while he was being arrested in Aurora. At one meeting, council members fled the council chambers because of protesters, and Councilmember Stephanie Hancock called the protesters “terrorists.”

Former Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky was also known for confrontational and sometimes profane rhetoric, even cursing out fellow council members over text.

Since the 2025 council election, where voters did not re-elect Jurinsky and chose four new council members, meetings have had somewhat less conflict, but have not been free of profanity and insults.

The proposed decorum changes include a process to remove audience members who disrupt public speakers and consequences for council members who break decorum, such as using personal insults or arguing with commenters.

City Attorney Pete Schulte said the city can’t restrict the content of public comment, other than to prohibit threats or incitement of violence, but the council can have an audience member who is interrupting removed from the meeting after issuing a warning and ban them from chambers for the next meeting.

Mayor Pro-Tem Allison Coombs said the intent is to allow all commenters equal time to speak and not be intimidated or interrupted.

“We certainly don’t want any booing, any shouting or threats at people up at the podium,” Coombs said.

The city has more control over the speech of council members and decorum rules already restrict members from using personal insults or going off topic. However, enforcement of decorum rules for council members has not always been consistent.

A change proposed by the committee would allow for sanctions against a council member who violates decorum, including losing committee roles or their travel budget.

Suggestions from speakers at the meeting centered on the need for council to be respectful of commenters even when they disagree with them.

“I’ve seen in council meetings the body language, the antagonizing, the eye rolling and the under-the-breath, just as well from the (audience), but when you’re in leadership, you lead by example,” Veronica Seabron said. “You also lead by understanding the heart of the speaker and allowing at least some room for human empathy.”

The conversation at the meeting was

tense at times, but largely respectful with the exception of one commenter who insulted some council members’ appearances and an audience member who insulted a commenter.

The speakers at Monday’s meeting were mainly friends or family members of Black men who have been killed by law enforcement officers, including Jalin Seabron and Kilyn Lewis. They told the committee that aggressive or profane comments often stem from a feeling of not being heard and having no other recourse.

“When our tears are in front of people who do not care and our requests are ignored, the pain turns into demands, demands to be heard and acknowledged, demands to be treated like human beings whose lives and losses matter,” Seabron, who is Jalin Seabron’s mother, said.

One way the committee proposed to help the public feel heard is to add a 10 minute recess after the comment period, which council members could use to follow up with speakers.

The committee will draft revised rules on decorum and engage the community again for feedback ahead of its May 21 meeting. The committee also plans to revise the decorum statement read before the public comment period.

Residents can submit comments online at EngageAurora.org/Decorum through the end of the month.

Once the committee has finalized its recommendations for decorum rules, they will be heard at a city council study session and then a city council meeting.

— McKenna Harford, Sentinel Staff Writer

Gartrell bridge widening to begin amid lane closures

Construction is set to begin in early May on a $10.8 million project to widen the South Gartrell Road bridge over E-470 in southeast Aurora, city officials announced.

The project will expand the existing two-lane bridge to four lanes with added turn lanes and include multimodal improvements and new traffic signals, city officials said in a statement.

Work is expected to take about a year to complete.

Beginning May 11, traffic on South Gartrell Road will be shifted to the south side of the bridge between East Dry Creek Road and South Aurora Parkway. Lanes will be narrowed and shoulders closed in both directions.

Drivers are urged to slow down and use caution while traveling through the construction zone.

Gartrell Road serves as a key access point to E-470 for southeast Aurora and has seen increasing traffic volumes in recent years, prompting the need for expanded capacity.

Officials said the improvements are intended to enhance mobility for all users traveling through the interchange.

Funding for the project is being provided primarily by the South Aurora Regional Improvement Authority, which is covering 80% of construction costs. The remaining 20% is funded by the E-470 Tollway Authority.

Updates on construction and traffic impacts will be available at AuroraGov.

org/Gartrell

— Sentinel Staff

Aurora Rep. Mandy

Lindsay faces ethics complaint over alleged misuse of party funds

cess of reviewing an ethics complaint against Rep. Mandy Lindsay, the second complaint against a representative reviewed by the House Ethics Committee this session.

Lindsay, an Aurora Democrat, faces allegations from Rep. Bob Marshall, a Highlands Ranch Democrat, that she mismanaged party caucus money and inappropriately reimbursed herself using that account.

She is the co-chair of the House Democratic caucus.

“Lindsay grossly mismanaged and frequently used the fund for personal use in an unethical and potentially criminal manner, with funds unaccounted for by appropriate receipts or with any other basic and fundamental fiscal mea-

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY

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sures one would expect of a person in the exercise of fiduciary duties required by such a role and office,” Marshall wrote in his ethics complaint, dated Jan. 26 and addressed to House leadership.

The complaint has three allegations. The first is that Lindsay “laundered” money through the caucus fund by paying $2,500 in dues from her campaign donations, then issuing a check from the caucus account to her personal bank account.

Lindsay repaid that $2,500 back into the caucus bank account in April 2025 after being “confronted” by Rep. Junie Joseph, the other caucus co-chair, according to the complaint.

The second allegation is that Lindsay wrongly reimbursed herself over $6,300 following a caucus retreat in November 2024. She wrote herself a check as reimbursement for retreat expenses, but the caucus debit card already paid that exact amount to the hotel where Democrats gathered.

“Lindsay claimed that the amount was actually the amount owed to her for dozens of caucus expenses she had personally paid,” Marshall wrote.

Instead of receipts, she organized those personal expenses on a series of sticky notes, labeled with amounts and descriptions, including approximately $53 for a Safeway trip and $160 spent at Walmart, according to a photo included in the complaint. The photo does not show the entire board, but the visible notes of expenses add up to about $5,600.

Last summer, the Colorado Democratic Party did a financial review of the caucus funds and found that the account was used properly but that

there are “several internal control gaps,” namely the absence of a structured reimbursement process.

“The intent matters immensely here,” said Rep. Javier Mabrey, a Denver Democrat. “Mismanagement and not being organized would not, to me, violate any ethical standard if you’re just bad at keeping records.”

The third allegation is that Lindsay used the caucus debit card to pay for a hotel in Portland on a personal trip. Marshall wrote that Lindsay admitted that the charge was accidental.

“For the committee’s discussion, with all those terms (in the complaint) — gross mismanagement, extreme negligence — are these things considered unethical in this framework, or are we potentially looking at incompetence?” said committee chair Rep. Karen McCormick, a Longmont Democrat.

On Wednesday, ethics committee members spoke about various evidence for staff to collect related to the complaint, including financial statements, email communications and legal definitions of terms Marshall used. They will then meet to determine whether there is probable cause to support the complaint. If there is probable cause, Lindsay would be able to request an evidentiary hearing. Lindsay is also able to submit a written answer to the complaint.

After a formal hearing, the committee would have authority to recommend actions like a letter of reprimand or censure.

“I respect the ethics committee, trust in the work they will do and I look forward to the process,” Lindsay wrote in a text message to Colorado Newsline.

The House Ethics Committee wrapped up a review of an ethics com-

plaint against Republican Rep. Ron Weinberg in March for, among other things, a pattern of inappropriate sexual remarks to other lawmakers. Because it did not hold a formal evidentiary hearing in those proceedings, the committee was only able to write a formal report and send a letter to chamber leadership. In that letter, they recommended leadership send a letter of admonition to Weinberg that urges sexual harassment training.

— Sara Wilson, Colorado Newsline

SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION

Cherry Creek schools board member addresses his resignation after making ‘racialized’ remarks

Former Cherry Creek school board member Terry Bates, forced to resign April 24, over the weekend addressed allegations that he made recent “racialized” remarks, but neither he nor school officials described his comments.

“As elected leaders serving the Cherry Creek Schools community, we have a responsibility to respect the district’s values, uphold district policies, and act with the utmost professionalism,” school board members said in a statement issued Friday night. “When a member’s actions fall short of board policy and those values, we must address it directly and stand for what is right. As a Board, we have zero tolerance for this type of behavior.”

School board members said only that Bates’ remarks were “inappropriate” and that school board members had proof he had made similar remarks

before being elected last November. On Sunday, Bates posted comments on Facebook, addressing his resignation.

“I accept full responsibility for offending others by my comments, and I regret that my apology was not acknowledged in the board’s press release,” Bates said in the statement.

He said he called school board President Anne Egan last Wednesday to discuss the controversy caused by his undetailed comments, but did not get a return call.

“In advance of the meeting, I prepared a written apology acknowledging that my words were inappropriate and expressing my desire to personally apologize and make things right,” Bates said.

“During the meeting, I distributed my written apology to each Board Member. I asked whether my apology would be considered, and I was told it was “too late.” No one asked me a single question about what occurred.”

He said he realized then that there would be no opportunity to address the controversy.

“I believe in accountability, and I took that step. I also believe in fairness and due process, and I do not believe those principles were extended to me in this situation,” Bates said. “It’s important for the community to know that I made a sincere, good-faith effort to take responsibility and address the matter directly.”

Bates went on to take credit for recent board direction requiring new financial audits following controversy in the district created by unexpected resignation of former Superintendent Chris Smith earlier this year.

“I am proud of my service on the board as Treasurer, particularly for lead-

ing the charge for a balanced budget for the upcoming school year after two years of spending more than we received from taxpayers and the government. Also, for demanding an audit of the district’s internal financial controls.

“However, the personal attacks and criticisms have had a negative impact not only on myself, but on my family as well,” Bates said, not detailing who has attacked him and how. “These behaviors and their impact deeply concern me.”

Bates won his District D race against challenger Amanda Thayer. He won the board seat held previously by his wife, Kelly Bates, who was term-limited.

“We cannot overlook these actions. For that reason, we join together in accepting his resignation from the board,” members said in their statement.

The school board met Friday in closed session, and Bates resigned without comment immediately following, school officials told the Denver Post.

“We have credible information that Board Director Terry Bates made racialized remarks that were unacceptable and inconsistent with our values,” board members said in a statement. “In addition, others reported concerning interactions. To protect the privacy of individuals involved, we will not release details about this matter.”

The latest tumult for the district follows the resignation of the district’s superintendent and other key school district officials.

The Cherry Creek School District Board of Education approved in February what they termed as policy reforms and an external audit following the sudden resignation of Smith and the place-

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ment of the district’s chief human resources officer, his wife, Brenda Smith, on administrative leave.

“This is a difficult and emotional moment for our district and our broader community,” Cherry Creek Board Director Angela Garland said during a February school board meeting. “The departure of Superintendent Chris Smith and the placement of our human resources director on lead has stirred a wide range of emotions. For some, there is relief, perhaps even a sense of vindication. For others, there is grief, confusion and a real sense of loss. I have had conversations with people on both sides, and I want to be clear, both experiences are real and both deserve to be acknowledged.”

Smith’s resignation came amid media scrutiny stemming from a Denver 7 News investigation in which district employees described what they characterized as a toxic work environment. Sources for the 7 News report also raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest because Smith and the district’s chief human resources officer are married.

Smith is the subject of allegations that he was linked to outside consultants awarded large school district contracts.

District officials have said Smith’s resignation was unrelated to the television reports.

“The decision to review District policies and freeze certain travel and contracts is a result of concerns being raised about the decisions and actions of former Superintendent Smith and Brenda Smith,” Board President Anne Egan said.

School officials did not detail how the school district plans to fill the vacancy created by Bates’ sudden resignation.

— Sentinel Staff

COPS AND COURTS

Aurora

man

faces attempted murder charge for truck theft, shooting at owner

Police said a 19-year-old Aurora man who stole a pickup truck faces attempted murder charges after he shot at the man whose truck he stole when the victim saw his stolen pickup on an Aurora street and began tailing the thief.

Eliseo Adonai Vasquez-Leon, 19, faces attempted first-degree murder charges in the case, according to Aurora police spokesperson Joe Moylan.

A man called police at about 7:30 a.m. April 25 to say his Ford Raptor truck had been stolen about an hour earlier and as he was driving another vehicle to work, he spotted it in west Aurora.

“The victim followed his stolen pickup, providing real-time location information to responding officers,” Moylan said in a statement. “While following the stolen Ford, the suspect…fired multiple shots in the victim’s direction. Those shots missed the victim’s vehicle, but several struck an occupied residence.”

Police said no one was injured from the shooting nor the pursuit.

While the theft victim was on the phone with dispatchers, Vasquez-Leon crashed the stolen pick-up truck in the 11300 block of East Center Avenue and ran from the truck.

“Responding officers established a perimeter and ultimately located the suspect hiding in a dog kennel in a res-

idential backyard,” Moylan said. “Officers recovered a stolen firearm, as well as the keys for the stolen Ford.”

In addition to attempted first-degree murder, Vasquez-Leon was arrested on charges of felony motor vehicle theft, prohibited use of a weapon, obstructing government operations, theft and damaging private property.

Police credit a department policy of prioritizing car thefts in Aurora for the arrest, as well as for resulting in a relatively recent reduction in car thefts.

“Saturday’s call underscores why the Aurora Police Department prioritizes motor vehicle theft investigations,” Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain said in a statement. “Motor vehicle theft is not a victimless crime; it has real world impacts on members of our community.

In 2022,Colorado topped the nation among states reporting high rates of car theft.

The number of car thefts in Colorado and Aurora have dropped substantially since then. Police credit the change to Aurora programs and police policies that include MetroTrack, automated license plate readers, using drones as first responders, and backing off restrictions on when police can pursue suspects in a car chase.

Some Aurora lawmakers have credited the reduction in car thefts to socalled “get tough on crime” policies that mandate jail time for car thefts.

“From 2022 to 2025, motor vehicle thefts dropped from 6,801 in 2022 to 2,059 in 2025, a nearly 70 percent decline,” Moylan said. “Motor vehicle theft reports continue to trend down in 2026. As of April 12, year-to-date reports of motor vehicle theft are down 43.5 percent compared to the same time last year.”

However, car theft and other crime statistics have shown similar reductions across the nation, and other cities in the Aurora metro area have reported nearly identical reductions without any changes in police technology or policy over the last several years, according to state and national crime reports.

“We’re not just chasing statistics; every single number, every criminal report represents a real person in our community who has been victimized,” Chamberlain said. “That’s what drives the men and women of the Aurora Police Department every day; a commitment to serve with professionalism, compassion and an unwavering focus on keeping our community safe.”

— Sentinel Staff

Officer stabbed during fatal mental health crisis response in Aurora, recovering

A veteran Aurora Police canine officer is still recovering from stab injuries he received while responding to a mental health crisis, during which the officer fatally shot a 23-year-old Black man, according to Aurora police.

The Aurora police said last week that Officer Mark Moore remains hospitalized and “has not yet been able to be interviewed by investigators due to the severity of his injuries and ongoing medical treatment.”

Moore was injured April 9 when he responded to a call at an apartment complex in the 14000 block of East Stanford Circle, after Aurora Mental Health clinicians stated a 23-year-old man was experiencing a mental health crisis and threatening to harm himself and others in the home.

The man was later identified by family members in an interview with 9News as Amare Garlington. Police and mental health clinicians spoke with Garlington on the afternoon of April 9 for about 20 minutes, attempting to de-escalate the situation. Police said Garlington then exited his apartment and ran at Moore and his canine with a butcher knife.

Aurora police said Moore released his dog, Cyrus, and Garlington stabbed the dog and then attacked Moore, stabbing him in the head. During the attack, part of the knife broke off in Moore’s head.

Other officers on scene deployed less-lethal weapons, including a 40mm launcher, but they weren’t effective. Moore fired “several rounds,” striking Garlington and killing him, police said.

Body camera footage has not been released and Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain said it would be shared after Moore provides his statement to investigators. The 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is leading the investigation into the shooting and the Aurora police is conducting a parallel administrative review.

“This is a terrible and tragic situation for everyone involved, including our officer, his family, our department and this community, as well as the young man who lost his life and his family,” Chamberlain said in Tuesday’s update.

Chamberlain said Moore’s “road to recovery remains uncertain,” but he’s made progress. The dog received emergency veterinary care and is expected to make a full recovery.

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Sentinel journalists win top awards for news, sports and opinion coverage in Aurora

The Sentinel was honored April 25 among journalists from four states for work the 118-year-old newspaper has done in the last couple of years to ensure reporters can hold governments accountable for violating open meetings laws.

The Society of Professional Journalists honored the Sentinel Saturday with its annual First Amendment Award for the Sentinel team of journalists, attorneys and activists who have helped empower all Colorado news media to hold governments accountable for open meetings laws.

In addition Sentinel staffers were honored with top awards at the Denver SPJ event, competing against large news organizations across four states.

The basis for the First Amendment Award stems from a court case linked to when then-Councilmember Juan Marcano initiated censure proceedings against former Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky in early 2022.

The controversy came after Jurinsky told a regional talk radio show host how she had encouraged then-police chief Vanessa Wilson to replace Deputy Chief Darin Parker. Jurinsky also criticized Wilson’s leadership of the Aurora Police Department, referring to the chief as “trash.”

Marcano accused Jurinsky of violating a section of the City Charter that prohibits council members from meddling in the appointment of employees who fall under the authority of the city manager.

A supermajority vote of the council to censure Jurinsky would have been required before Jurinsky could be punished for her statements. However — during a closed-door meeting on March 14, 2022 — a majority of the council voted to halt the censure process and pay more than $16,000 in fees for an attorney hired by Jurinsky, according to previous Sentinel reports and court documents.

Council rules stipulate that, while an executive session could be called to receive legal advice regarding the process of disciplining an elected official, “no action or decision may occur in the executive session.”

Colorado’s Open Meetings Law also limits what city councils are allowed to do outside of the public eye and generally prohibits groups from adopting “any proposed policy, position, resolution, rule, regulation or formal action” in secret.

Because the council’s actions appeared to violate the state Open Meetings Law, the Sentinel requested the electronic recording of this private meeting from the city.

The city refused, saying that the recording was “privileged attorney-client communication and is exempt from disclosure.”

Arapahoe County District Court Judge Elizabeth Beebe Volz ruled in 2023 that the city did not have to release the recording.

A trio of Colorado appellate judges overturned Volz’s ruling, saying among other things that the district court made a “clear error” when it found that the council’s secret vote did not violate state law.

The court demanded the city release the tapes.

The city appealed to the Colorado Supreme Court, which did not make clear the issue of releasing the tapes. But the high court did make clear that a complaint by the city, insisting that the Sentinel did not have standing in the case as a “person,” was wrong. The effect of that ruling is that the Sentinel is able to collect attorney fees when it prevails.

The high court ruling in the Sentinel’s favor empowers all Colorado media to win back lawyer fees when they prevail against governments trying to evade state open meeting laws.

“This is an important win for the public’s right to know,” Jeff Roberts, executive director of the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition, said in December when the decision was handed down.

Guaranteeing that news entities have standing in the law ensures journalists, backed by their newsrooms, can pursue issues regarding government transparency and accountability.

SPJ Board Director Kara Mason, who while at the Sentinel was a reporter for the story, said Saturday while presenting the award that the award, for the first time, was presented a “citizen” award, since the high court ruled that newspapers are now “citizens” under the law, and eligible to recoup court costs if the

newspaper prevails.

“This important victory for journalism was the result of dogged determination by Sentinel reporters and editors, including Max Levy, Mason, Carina Julig and Philip Poston,” Sentinel Editor Dave Perry said previously. “The impressive open-records and court victories are the result of skilled persistence by Colorado media attorneys Steve Zansberg, Rachael Johnson, from the Reporters’ Committee for the Freedom of the Press, and open-records and meetings activist Jeff Roberts of the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition. They deserve the credit for allowing us to keep pressing for the secret meeting tapes and an opportunity to tell the public what happened on March 14, 2022.”

The SPJ program also honored former Denver journalist Fred Brown, who died last year after a long career in the metro media market, particularly focusing on journalism ethics. Also honored were Linda Shapley, for a lifetime achievement of promoting journalism while at top newspapers and colleges in Colorado, and 9News veteran reporter Jeremy Jojola, as journalist of the year.

Sentinel journalists won other top honors this year for work published in 2025. Competing against big newsrooms across four states, the Sentinel was also honored with:

• First place in breaking news for coverage by reporter Cassandra Ballard on immigration protests in Aurora.

• Second place in sports news for coverage by Sports Editor Courtney Oakes of the Regis Jesuit High School soccer team journey to state championships.

• First place for columns by Editor Dave Perry, covering a gambit of humorous and political issues. “In these troubled times, it’s a great diversion to read the laugh-out-loud lines by Dave Perry,” judges said.

• Second place for best place headline writing by Perry, with judges referring to the submissions as “puntastic”.

• Second place for political writing for a story about a city council member’s racist videos and a local election, by Ballard

“The awards mark the work we do every day to push past a tsunami of misinformation, disinformation and all flavors of propaganda posing as facts,” Perry said. “The journalism tabbed on Saturday by dozens of reporters, editors and photographers highlights the critical role of quality journalism for every Colorado community and its residents.”

— Sentinel Staff

FOUR YEARS IN WITH POLICE

Aurora police show progress in consent decree compliance, but challenges remain

BY MCKENNA HARFORD, Sentinel Staff Writer

After four years of implementing the demands made by a state-imposed consent decree, a contracted monitor reported that Aurora public safety leaders have made significant progress in addressing overly aggressive and biased policing. However, it said there is still work to do on accountability systems and ensuring efforts continue beyond the initial monitoring period.

The 10th monitoring report, which covers August 2025 to February, released this month, says Aurora police and fire departments are 81% substantially compliant with the decree’s mandates. It also found that the fire department’s efforts to regulate the use of chemical sedatives, like prohibiting ketamine, have been successful enough to warrant the termination of continued monitoring of those policies.

In a statement to the Sentinel, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, who imposed the consent decree in 2021, said the city has made progress but more improvement is needed, particularly from the police department.

“While data collection and analysis is being done, the way the data is being used to improve behavior in the field is a work-in-progress,” Weiser said, adding that he is supportive of the efforts to create a permanent police monitor truly independent of the police department.

The decree followed investigations into repeated incidents of excessive use of force and discrimination by Aurora police, particularly against people of color, including the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, who died at the hands of police and first responders after being stopped, even though he was unarmed. McClain was not suspected or accused of any crimes, but he was walking at home at night from a convenience store

The decree outlines 68 mandates broad reforms in training, accountability, use-of-force policies, data systems and community engagement.

The decree is overseen by IntegrAssure, a paid contractor that works alongside city staff and public safety leaders to monitor and ensure progress.

IntegrAssure’s 10th report was

positive about the efforts made by Aurora’s public safety departments in the last four years, pointing to clearer use of force policies, scenario-based training, comprehensive incident reviews and strengthened supervisory oversight. The report says those changes “have materially improved the City’s ability to manage critical incidents in a disciplined and constructive manner.”

It also highlighted areas that still need improvement, such as standardizing discipline for officers, advancing bias-screening metrics and establishing the Office of Public Safety Accountability to ensure the changes are sustained and continue independent monitoring.

The report did get some pushback, with Qusair Mohamedbhai, one of the attorneys for the McClain family, questioning whether the report is truly objective. Mohamedbhai said the report is “trying to communicate a message that things are improving, but doesn’t communicate very much information about what’s going on.”

Mohamedbhai also raised concern that the report doesn’t provide details about how the department responds to mental health crises or what kind of crisis intervention training officers receive. The report says crisis training is a voluntary supplement to use-of-force training.

“There is absolutely no discussion at all as to what the plans are of the department to better respond to community members who are going through mental health crises,” Mohamedbhai said. “Aurora doesn’t seem to be improving on this particular issue, and it’s surprising that this report glosses over this very important topic.”

Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain did not respond to a request for comment, but a city spokesperson said the police and fire departments remain committed to the consent decree process and consider the decree’s criteria to be a baseline for the future.

“Aurora and its public safety agencies are committed to a culture of continuous improvement that goes beyond said baseline,” the spokesperson said, noting the city’s budget contains funding for the creation of the Office of Public Safety

Accountability.

So far, city council members have had a few community meetings to start the process of creating the office.

In addition to the 10th report, IntegrAssure released a four-year reflection, which praised public safety leaders for embracing a cultural shift toward continuous improvement, as opposed to the previous culture where reforms were “externally driven and compliance oriented.”

During the 10th reporting period, there were no officer-involved shootings and, though arrests increased compared to a previous reporting period, use of force incidents were slightly down.

According to the report, the police departments’ efforts have resulted in a change in public opinion. A 2026 public survey on attitudes toward the police department found that the public has a less negative view of police, but also that positive attitudes have slightly decreased, signaling people have shifted to a neutral view of the department.

Omar Montgomery, state conference president for the NAACP and one of the original members of the Community Advisory Council, which formed under the decree and made recommendations to the police, said he has seen positive changes but still wants to see permanent independent monitoring efforts put in place.

“I think some of the things they’ve done in regards to de-escalation training, which I still consider in the process of being implemented, are working and some aspects of APD culture are changing,” Montgomery said. “The area I think can definitely still use improvement is how IntegrAssure engages and informs the community. They’re at the point where they only have to report twice a year, which is why I think we have to begin putting our efforts into the permanent, independent monitor.”

Montgomery, who was formerly the Aurora NAACP president, emphasized that wanting long-term monitoring is not an anti-police stance, but a pro-public safety one.

“We want the same thing that everyone wants — a safe city with accountability for people who abuse their power,” he said.

Key Dates

• Aug. 24, 2019 — The Aurora Police Department confronted Elijah McClain after a report of an unarmed person wearing a ski mask who looked “sketchy.” Aurora Fire Rescue also responded and administered ketamine. McClain went into cardiac arrest at the scene.

• Aug. 30, 2019 — McClain died.

• June 9, 2020 — The Aurora Police Department enacted multiple policy changes. These included banning carotid and other chokeholds. The department adopted new policies, including a duty-to-intervene rule requiring officers to stop excessive force; an officer relief process to replace officers involved in violent encounters or unable to de-escalate; and a suspicious calls policy aimed at reducing bias by relying on officer observation and detailed dispatcher information.

• June 19, 2020 — Gov. Jared Polis signed the Police Integrity Transparency and Accountability Act into law, authorizing the Colorado attorney general to investigate patterns or practices of unconstitutional conduct by government agencies.

• Aug. 11, 2020 — The Colorado Attorney General’s Office launched a pattern-or-practice investigation into the Aurora Police Department.

• Jan 2021 — The Aurora Police Department created a Community Relations Section to strengthen engagement with residents.

• Feb. 22, 2021 — An independent panel released a 157-page report examining the McClain incident, related policies and recommendations for best practices.

• Feb. 23, 2021 — The department established a Force Investigation Unit to review use-of-force incidents in line with state law and community expectations.

• Sept. 15, 2021 — The attorney general released findings from the investigation into Aurora police and fire practices and recommended a consent decree.

• Nov. 16, 2021 — The city of Aurora agreed to enter a consent decree.

• Feb. 14, 2022 — IntegrAssure, led by Jeff Schlanger, was selected as the monitoring team.

• April 6, 2022 — City Manager James Twombley terminated Police Chief Vanessa Wilson, citing broader leadership considerations.

• April 19, 2022 — The monitor held its first town hall meeting.

• April 20, 2022 — Former Chief Dan Oates was named interim chief.

• July 14, 2022 — The monitor issued its first report.

• Dec. 5, 2022 — Art Acevedo assumed the role of interim police chief.

• Jan. 5, 2024 — Officer Randy Roedema was sentenced to 14 months in jail and four years of probation for criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault in McClain’s death.

• Jan. 22, 2024 — Acevedo resigned; Deputy Chief Heather Morris was sworn in as interim chief.

• March 1, 2024 — Paramedic Peter Cichuniec was sentenced to five years in jail for criminally negligent homicide and assault related to administering ketamine to McClain.

• Aug. 21, 2024 — Todd Chamberlain was appointed police chief.

Shroom to grow

THE BUZZ ABOUT PSYCHEDELIC RETREATS, A BOOMING BUSINESS WITH FEW SAFETY GUARDRAILS

BY MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.

Hundreds of outfits across the world are offering multiday trips where attendees pay for drug-assisted experiences claiming to promote psychological healing, personal growth and other benefits.

Many have safety procedures in place, but they still carry “potential for physical, psychological, and interpersonal harms,” researchers who surveyed dozens of retreats wrote in a recent paper in JAMA Network Open.

Colorado moved quickly to the forefront of U.S. psychedelic policy, becoming one of the first states to allow regulated access to psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in so-called “magic mushrooms,” and to open the door to supervised psychedelic retreats.

]Voters approved the change in 2022 through Proposition 122, which decriminalized personal use of certain natural psychedelics and created a framework for state-licensed “healing centers.” Under the law, adults 21 and older can participate in guided psilocybin sessions overseen by trained facilitators, with the first wave of licensed operations expected to expand through 2025 and beyond.

Unlike traditional retreats abroad, Colorado’s model emphasizes regulated settings, screening requirements and facilitator training. Still, federal law continues to classify psilocybin as illegal, creating a legal gray area.

As of now, the number of fully licensed psychedelic retreat-style businesses in Colorado remains limited, with the state gradually approving operators. Early offerings generally fall into three categories:

• State-licensed psilocybin healing centers offering supervised sessions

• Wellness retreats incorporating legal preparation and integration services

• Private coaching or facilitation services operating within decriminalized limits

Officials say more licensed retreats are expected to open as regulations are finalized and demand grows.

Currently no psychedelics have been federally approved in the U.S., although that may soon change. Last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Food and Drug Administration to accelerate reviews of psychedelics that show potential for conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder. The order also directs law enforcement agencies to quickly lower restrictions on any psychedelic approved by the FDA.

The only drug to come before the FDA thus far, MDMA, was rejected as a PTSD treatment in 2024 due to concerns about its safety and effectiveness.

Dr. John Krystal, a Yale School of Medicine psychiatrist who has followed the field, says psychedelics should be approached as “a serious medical procedure that carries risks that must be carefully managed.”

People who work in the field say today’s retreats are far safer than those of prior decades, when psychedelic experiences were almost always conducted underground with few safety precautions.

“The sheer visibility of psychedelics has led to more demand for these retreats,” said Brad Burge, who has worked with psychedelic nonprofits, drugmakers and retreat operators for nearly 20 years. “That growing market has allowed retreats to expand their services, hire more medical and coaching staff and take safety more seriously than we’ve ever seen in the past.”

Here’s what to know about the trend:

Psychedelic retreats are currently illegal in the US

Virtually all the drugs offered at retreats are illegal under U.S. federal law, including magic mushrooms, ayahuasca, MDMA and LSD.

Retreat companies will not always make that explicit or sometimes claim that they are protected by a rare legal exemption for religious organizations that traditionally use psychedelics.

But only a handful of groups have formally obtained that legal status, including the Native American Church, which uses peyote in its ceremonies.

Some retreats are held in countries that don’t restrict psychedelics, including Peru and Brazil, where ayahuasca — a psychedelic brew of Amazonian plants — has been used for centuries by Indigenous cultures.

No matter where they operate, experts say there are no industrywide standards or regulations for how participants are screened, prepared or monitored afterward.

“If there is no regulation, what does that mean about the quality of care you’re going to have?” said Joshua White, founder of the Fireside Project, which runs a hotline for people experiencing distress during psychedelic trips. “I certainly fear that there could be a race to the bottom where there is no liability or accountability.”

Safety procedures and staffing credentials vary

With essentially no oversight, potential attendees are on their own when vetting different options.

“It’s really important that somebody interested in a psychedelic retreat do their research, talk to the organizers or facilitators to get more information about what is being offered and how,” said Amy McGuire, a biomedical ethicist at Baylor College of

Medicine and co-author of the JAMA Network Open study.

McGuire and her colleagues documented a wide range of practices, including some companies offering multiple psychedelic drugs over the course of their retreats. Many retreats have health professionals on site, but their roles and responsibilities are often vague. In some cases, they take psychedelics alongside participants, which could impair their ability to respond in an emergency.

Important questions when evaluating retreats include:

— Do retreat staff have training and equipment to handle a medical emergency?

— Is there a hospital nearby and transportation to get there?

— Do staffers spend significant time helping participants prepare and process the experience?

Websites that compile user reviews, such as Retreat.guru, are one source for this information.

Screening for risky medical conditions is not rigorous

One of the most important safety steps happens before any retreat begins: screening out people with serious medical conditions who shouldn’t take psychedelics. More than half the retreats surveyed for the study excluded participants with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia.

“Psychedelic drugs may worsen symptoms of psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia,” noted Krystal, who was not involved in the research. “It is important that patients are carefully screened to ensure that appropriate patients enter treatment.”

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“Bohemian Rhapsody: Arts for a Better Tomorrow” at Gateway High School Auditorium

The Aurora Symphony Orchestra’s season finale blends classical repertoire with a symphonic interpretation of Queen’s iconic anthem. Featuring works by Strauss and Puccini alongside contemporary compositions, the concert celebrates musical individuality and orchestral storytelling.

IF YOU GO:

Date: May 16 at 7:30 p.m. and May 17 at 4 p.m.

Place: Gateway High School Auditorium, 1300 S. Sable Blvd. Tickets: $11–$22; free for students

Information: aurorasymphony.org or 720-262-3850

“Cap’N Peak”

This imaginative puppet performance blends sci-fi parody with family-friendly storytelling, featuring Felt Nerdy Puppets in a playful homage to Star Trek. Designed for young audiences but entertaining for all ages, the show mixes humor, colorful characters and interactive elements that introduce children to live theater in an accessible way.

IF YOU GO:

Date: May 2 at 11:30 a.m.

Place: Aurora Fox Arts Center (Children’s Playhouse stage), 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Tickets: $7 Information: auroratheatre.com or 303-739-1970

Significantly, all the retreats said they rely on potential customers to truthfully disclose their medical history and health conditions.

That approach carries risks, the authors noted, since people suffering from severe afflictions may withhold information if they think it could stop them from attending.

“When you’re really desperate and hoping to access something that you think could help you, there’s an incentive not to be truthful,” McGuire said.

Discontinuing medications is common

Another potentially risky practice: Nearly 90% of the surveyed retreats require or recommend that attendees stop taking certain medications, including antidepressants, before using psychedelics. These so-called “washout periods” ranged from one day to six weeks before the psychedelic experience.

This metro-wide cultural event celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander culinary arts through special menus, collaborations and pop-ups. Aurora restaurants play a key role, offering limited-time dishes that highlight diverse traditions and contemporary innovation.

IF YOU GO:

Date: Through May 3

Place: Participating restaurants across Aurora Information: milehighafw.com

“Angels in America, Part One” at Vintage Theatre

Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning epic unfolds against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis in 1980s America, weaving together multiple storylines that explore love, illness, politics and spirituality. The play follows a diverse group of characters grappling with personal and societal upheaval, blending realism with dreamlike sequences and supernatural elements. This production brings emotional intensity and visual imagination to a work widely considered one of the most important pieces of modern American theater.

IF YOU GO:

Date: April 23–May 10, curtains vary Place: Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. Tickets: $20–$40 Information: vintagetheatre.org or 303-856-7830

“First Friday Art Walk” at RiNo Art District

This popular monthly event transforms the RiNo neighborhood into a bustling hub of creativity, with galleries, studios and street artists opening their doors to the public. Visitors can explore cutting-edge contemporary art, enjoy live music and experience large-scale murals that define the district. The lively atmosphere makes it one of Denver’s most anticipated cultural gatherings.

IF YOU GO:

Date: May 1, in the evening Place: RiNo Art District, Denver Tickets: Free Information: rinoartdistrict.org or 303-308-7100

Medical experts say safely tapering off antidepressants like Prozac can take six to 12 weeks and requires professional supervision.

“The patient needs to realize that by going off their medicine they’re at greater risk of recurrence or exacerbation of their symptoms,” said Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, a Columbia University psychiatrist. “They should be monitored regularly to make sure nothing bad happens.”

The rationale for halting antidepressants comes from research that combining those drugs with psychedelics may cause excess levels of serotonin, a brain chemical that influences mood, sleep and other functions.

But retreat operators may also be trying to make sure the medications don’t dull the intensity of the psychedelic experience, according to McGuire.

“There’s a business rationale for wanting people to have the maximum experience when they show up and they’re paying for these retreats,” she said.

“First Friday Art Walk” at Santa Fe Arts District

A cornerstone of Denver’s arts community, this long-running event features dozens of galleries and creative spaces showcasing new exhibitions each month. The walk offers opportunities to meet artists, discover emerging talent and experience a wide variety of artistic styles in a festive, pedestrian-friendly setting.

IF YOU GO:

Date: May 1, 5:30 p.m.–late

Place: Santa Fe Drive, Denver

Tickets: Free Information: denversartdistrict.org or 720-773-2373

“Aurora Quilt Showcase” at Aurora Center for Active Adults

This exhibition highlights the artistry and craftsmanship of regional quilters, featuring intricate designs that range from traditional patterns to modern interpretations. Visitors can learn about quilting techniques, meet creators and gain insight into the cultural significance of textile art. The showcase celebrates both creativity and community heritage.

IF YOU GO:

Date: May 2, 9 a.m.–noon

Place: 30 W. Del Mar Circle

Tickets: Free

Information: auroragov.org or 303-739-7950

“Improv Comedy Night” at Rise Comedy

Local comedians take the stage for a fast-paced evening of unscripted performance, creating scenes and characters based entirely on audience suggestions. Each show is unique, blending quick wit, creativity and collaboration to deliver an engaging and often hilarious experience.

IF YOU GO:

Date: May 2

Place: Rise Comedy, 1260 22nd St.

Tickets: $10–$20

Information: risecomedy.com or 720-420-0195

“Contemporary Photography Exhibition” at Center for Visual Art

This exhibition showcases the work of emerging and established photographers exploring themes such as identity, environment and storytelling. Through a range of styles and techniques, the featured artists offer compelling visual narratives that invite viewers to reflect on their own perspectives.

IF YOU GO:

Date: Through May

Place: Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe Dr.

Tickets: Free Information: msudenver.edu/cva or 303-294-5207

“Poetry & Spoken Word Night” at Mercury Cafe

An open and inclusive event where poets and performers share original work in an intimate setting. The evening highlights diverse voices and perspectives, blending personal storytelling with performance art in a supportive community environment.

IF YOU GO:

Date: April 30

Place: Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St.

Tickets: Donation-based

Information: mercurycafe.com or 303-294-9258

“Indie Film Screening Series” at Sie FilmCenter

Denver Film’s flagship venue presents a rotating lineup of independent, international and documentary films. Many screenings include discussions or special programming, offering audiences deeper insight into the filmmaking process and themes explored on screen.

IF YOU GO:

Date: through May 6 (various screenings) Place: Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave.

Tickets: $10–$15

Information: denverfilm.org or 720-381-0813

“Modern Dance Showcase” at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre

This performance features contemporary choreography rooted in African American traditions, blending storytelling with movement and music. The program highlights both established and emerging dancers, offering a powerful and visually engaging experience.

IF YOU GO:

Date: May 2 and May 3

Place: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre, 119 Park Avenue West

Tickets: $25–$45

Information: cleoparkerdance.org or 303-295-1759

“Chamber Music Concert Series” at Newman Center for the Performing Arts

This intimate concert series features small ensembles performing works from the classical repertoire, offering a close-up listening experience that emphasizes musical nuance and collaboration.

IF YOU GO:

Date: May 5 and May 6

Place: Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.

Tickets: $10–$40

Information: newmancenterpresents.com or 303-871-7720

Ecosystems: Opening Reception at Downtown Aurora Visual Arts

Celebrate the opening of “Ecosystems,” a printmaking exhibition at Downtown Aurora Visual Arts reflecting biodiversity and environmental dialogue through the medium of print. The show features work by local and guest artists, and the opening reception invites the public to engage with innovative techniques and thematic depth.

IF YOU GO:

Date: 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. weekdays through May 15

Place: Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, 1405 Florence St.

Tickets: Free Info: www.davarts.org or call 303-367-5886

Editorials Sentinel

Aurora police pact with ICE illustrates how the city must guard against federal agencies

These are in no way normal times in Aurora and the nation, and local police and city leaders have to acknowledge that and react to problems linked to the federal government based on that reality.

Aurora city council members voted 6-4 earlier this month to reject a proposed working agreement between local police and the officials who run the for-profit ICE prison in the city.

Ten years ago, the resulting vote and surrounding drama on what in other times would simply be a clerical task would have been surreal. Now, it’s a reflection of how capricious and dangerous the federal government has become under the control of President Donald Trump and compliant Republicans in Congress.

The rejected memorandum of understanding between Aurora police and the Florida based GEO Group, which operates the Aurora immigration detention center for ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, mostly spells out when and how local police will respond to calls for service and public safety issues at the prison.

Such intergovernmental agreements, even between private companies acting on behalf of a government, are hardly unusual. Aurora is party to hundreds of such pacts detailing who is responsible for what, and under what conditions. Aurora and other police and fire departments spell out if and when the city or another jurisdiction will help out a neighboring department.

Amid seemingly endless controversy linked to how the GEO Group and ICE operate the immigrant prison, problems made public after two detainees escaped from the northwest Aurora facility last year prompted the new proposed and now rejected pact.

Just after the escapes, linked to a power failure at the jail, ICE officials blamed Aurora police for failing to respond fast enough to the escape of two detainees, and they got away. Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain pushed back on the false allegations, pointing out that local police were not notified by ICE of the escapes until hours after the detainees had gotten out a side door of the prison. Because the documented call from ICE came in long after the detainees had fled, the incident didn’t meet criteria for an urgent response under the existing agreement, police said.

Since then, the city worked to create a new agreement, very much like the old one, that makes clear how officers will respond to escapes and other public safety issues in and near the prison.

The effort drew astounding rebukes two weeks ago from local immigrant activists and the majority of city council as well. The problem is one of trust.

Under the Trump administration, Homeland Security and ICE have become incompetent and rogue agencies. Agents have wrongly killed Americans and immigrants in a misguided and corrupt effort to rid the nation of immigrants. Not only has Trump and his lackeys lost the faith of the vast majority of Americans to competently and legally carry out the duties of the government, especially when it comes to enforcing immigration law, but his administration has become a corrupt and legal catastrophe imposed on the nation — and Aurora.

The situation in Aurora has been complicated, and made worse, because of the large immigrant community in the city and the mixed messages from local police about the critical problem with the Trump administration and its public safety agencies.

While city officials and police Chief Todd Chamberlain himself have repeatedly said Aurora police do not and will not, under state law, enforce federal immigration laws, Chamberlain has undermined that message by touting dubious cooperative efforts between local police and federal agencies in rounding up immigrants.

Last August, Chamberlain and federal ICE and other officials announced results of a joint “sting” operation where 30 defendants, many supposed Venezuelan gang members and illegal immigrants, were charged with gun crimes after undercover officers offered to pay suspects to go find them guns.

In-depth reporting by Colorado Public Radio on the sham cases, which mostly settled with plea deals, made it clear the entire scheme was a publicity hoax. There is no wanton cartel hierarchy in Aurora. This was a loose collection of impoverished and desperate immigrants drawn into undercover sting operations by offers of cash.

Chamberlain’s bragging about the operation and making clear Aurora police were encouraged by their part in the scam further undermines the department’s already shaky trust, especially among immigrants and people of color, who make up more than half of Aurora.

There should be no surprise among city officials and police that a normally mundane agreement could turn into another public relations nightmare for police.

Even if the Trump administration were to be swept away by a competent, principled government, it will take years of vast improvements in transparency and independent review and reporting to restore faith in what the Trump administration has so gravely damaged.

Aurora police must do much more than point out state law in its relationship with key federal agencies. Given the undeniable corruption and illegal actions by agents tied to the Trump administration, police must make clear that criminal federal agents can and will be treated the same as any other criminal in the city.

COMMISSIONER RHONDA FIELDS, GUEST COLUMNIST

Hickenlooper has helped hold off economic pain inflicted by Trump

Politicians love to ask whether you’re better off than you were four years ago. But with Donald Trump, we don’t need four years. We only need one. Look around. In twelve months, this administration has managed to raise the price of gas, groceries, and health insurance all at the same time, while cutting the programs that were helping families afford all three.

Start with the gas pump. Just over month ago, regular gas in Colorado averaged under $3. Today it’s pushing past $4 statewide, and in mountain towns it’s already well above that (AAA via Stacker, 3/20/26). That’s a 35 percent jump in four weeks, driven almost entirely by the President’s decision to go to war in Iran. Diesel is even higher. When asked about it, the President shrugged. “If they rise, they rise.” That’s easy to say when you’re not the one putting food on the table.

Speaking of food on the table, let’s talk about groceries. The Joint Economic Committee found that a typical family paid $310 more for groceries in 2025 than in 2024 (JEC, 1/26), thanks in large part to the President’s tariffs. Coffee is up 20 percent since Trump took office. Ground beef is up over 17 percent (CBS News, 2/26). The Supreme Court struck those tariffs down as illegal in February, but not before Colorado businesses paid $767 million in tariff costs (Axios Denver, 2/20/26).

Now add health insurance. When Congress let the enhanced ACA subsidies expire at the end of 2025, premiums for people who buy their own coverage more than doubled on average (KFF, 3/26). One in ten people who had marketplace plans last year dropped coverage entirely. In Colorado, plan cancellations spiked 83 percent and new enrollment fell 24 percent (Connect for Health Colorado, 1/23/26).

Now add energy bills. Republicans gutted the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy tax credits in their budget bill, a move projected to raise electricity costs for the average Colorado household by $300 a year (Energy Innovation, 2025). Those credits had helped tens of thousands of Colorado families lower their monthly bills and brought $1.7 billion in clean energy investment to this state, including manufacturing jobs in Pueblo and Brighton.

Stack it up. Gas, groceries, health insurance, electricity. Every one of these costs is higher

today than it was a year ago, and in every single case, you can trace the increase back to a decision this President or his allies in Congress made. The war in Iran. The tariffs the Supreme Court called illegal. The refusal to extend health insurance subsidies. The gutting of clean energy investments. These aren’t acts of God. They’re policy choices. And Coloradans are paying for them.

Lately I find myself more and more thankful that Colorado has John Hickenlooper in Washington. When our state’s Republican representatives, Lauren Boebert, Jeff Crank, and Gabe Evans, voted against extending the health insurance subsidies that were keeping coverage affordable for hundreds of thousands of Coloradans, Hickenlooper was right there fighting for a three-year renewal. When the President’s tariffs were crushing Colorado small businesses, Hickenlooper was in breweries and machine shops and coffee roasters across this state, hearing directly from the owners getting squeezed, and then he went back to D.C. and introduced legislation to pay them back. When Republicans moved to gut the clean energy tax credits that were lowering electric bills and creating good jobs in places like Pueblo, Hickenlooper led the amendment to save them. When the Supreme Court struck the tariffs down, Hickenlooper was the one demanding that the administration refund every dollar Colorado businesses had been forced to pay.

There’s a difference between a senator who shows up and fights for the people getting hit the hardest and one who votes the party line and hopes nobody notices. Right now, Coloradans need someone in D.C. who understands that a dollar more per gallon, a hundred dollars more per month on insurance, and $300 more a year on the electric bill aren’t small prices. They’re the whole budget for a lot of families. Hickenlooper gets that. And he’s been proving it.

Arapahoe County Commissioner Rhonda Fields represents District 5, which includes parts of Aurora. She served 14 years in the Colorado Legislature, representing both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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If the championship match of the Centennial League Challenge is any indication, a potential rematch in a couple of weeks could be epic.

The Eaglecrest boys volleyball team outlasted rival Grandview in a fantastic five-setter April 25 that sealed a league championship for coach Chad Bond’s Raptors and whetted the appetite for the upcoming postseason.

The Colorado High School Activities Association will issue the Class 5A regional playoff brackets April 29 — in which 24 qualifiers will be divided into eight three-team regionals. Eaglecrest and Grandview both will be host teams and they showed why in a title match that ultimately ended with a 25-17, 2521, 22-25, 16-25, 20-18 victory for the Raptors.

off second-seeded Littleton Public Schools — began peppering the court and picked up many of his match-high 25 kills in the surge. Fellow junior Connor Deickman (12 kills) also got going and the Wolves had the Raptors on their heels in the final two sets and even at times in the fifth set, but Grandview couldn’t close it out.

Finally, senior Evan Hunt’s block sealed the victory for Eaglecrest.

“I was in a flow state right there, I don’t even remember,” Hunt said. “I saw the set go out and I just did what I was trained to do, hit a split step, put my arms out and got a block. And then, we won. It was definitely a team effort.”

Final foreshadow?

No matter the final result, the Wolves were certainly encouraged by what they found in the championship match, which saw their role players rise to the moment as well as their established players such as Garcia, Deickman and senior setter Devan Hall, who dished out 42 assists.

“That’s what a Centennial League championship should look like,” Bond said. “Nobody wants a threeand-out. They played really hard and really good for most of it and we did, too.”

BY COURTNEY OAKES Sports Editor

Eaglecrest swept Grandview in the first two meetings — 3-0 in Centennial League regular season play April 16 and 2-0 two days later at the Legend Tournament — and threatened to do so again with the league title on the line.

The top-seeded Raptors absolutely rolled in the first two sets under the savvy direction of senior setter Dillan Ancheta and big swings from senior Ashton Bond (10 kills) and juniors Dallin Anderson (14) and Will George (nine), but coach Jaren Graham’s third-seeded Wolves managed to find something in the third set.

Junior outside hitter Alex Garcia — who piled up a whopping 32 kills in the semifinals as Grandview knocked

“This shows us that we’re right there and we can take state,” Deickman said. “We can go as far as we want this season, it’s just up to us. I love that we did really well in this match. Even if we did lose, it’s 20-18 in the fifth set, which is crazy.”

Eaglecrest finished off an undefeated regular season with a sweep of Mountain Vista April 27 and will be the top seed in the regional postseason, as teams try to earn their way into the eight-team field of the 5A state tournament May 7-9 at the Trojan Arena at Fountain-Fort Carson High School, where it was played last season.

Eaglecrest is the defending state champion in the sport, as the Raptors took down the Littleton Public Schools co-op team in four sets last season. The makeup of the team has changed, but the championship instilled confidence in a group that is close with each other and determined to make a repeat run.

Grandview lost to Eaglecrest in the semifinals last season and returns a strong group.

TOP: Players and coaches on the Eaglecrest boys volleyball team pose after a 25-17, 25-21, 22-25, 16-25, 20-18 victory over Grandview in the Centennial League Challenge final April 25 at Eaglecrest High School. ABOVE: Grandview’s Alex Garcia, left, finished with a match-high 25 kills as the Wolves fell short of a comeback win. (Photos by Courtney Oakes/Aurora Sentinel)

Cherokee Trail played its final match of the season April 28 and lost in three sets to Valor Christian to put it in the No. 25 spot in CHSAA’s seeding index, which would be one spot outside of the regional field if seedings hold when the brackets get issued.

The 4A regional bracket will include two Aurora area programs in Hinkley and Gateway, which were No. 18 and No. 21, respectively. The Olys — in the first season under coach Kaaryn McLeod — knocked off No. 12 DSST:Conservatory Green April 28 in the regular season finale to win the 4A City League championship and get to 13-10 after they were 10-15 last season. Coach Paul Reyes’ Thunder finished the regular season 10-11.

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TRACK & FIELD

Eaglecrest’s Bell sets state long jump record

With a few weeks left before the Class 5A state track meet, Eaglecrest senior Cameron Bell made a big statement with his record-setting performance at the Stutler Twilight meet April 23 at Stutler Bowl.

In his final attempt of the finals in the boys long jump, Bell popped a leap of 24 feet, 8 1/2 inches, to set the all-classification Colorado state record and serve notice of what could be ahead in the final weeks of the season. Bell’s first successful jump was 242 1/2 and after a dip, he launched the effort that surpassed the standing record of 24-8 set by Vista Ridge’s Brandon Hills from the 2023 5A state meet.

“My first jumps were pretty windy and all back and forth, but that final jump I had zero wind,” Bell said. “When I jumped 24 earlier, the landing messed me up, so I was focusing more on the landing rather than the pop and I think that helped me add a little bit more. ...To be honest, I didn’t think I hit it. I had the adrenaline and the clap with me and I felt like it was a good jump, but it didn’t feel like it was a state record.”

Bell’s top jump previously of 23-3 3/4 had come at the Pomona Invitational April 10 and it left him behind Eagle Valley’s Tiago Horruitiner, who had jumped 23-8 3/4. Bell’s jump also puts

him in a tie for 12th place in the nation according to Dyestat.com rankings.

It wasn’t Bell’s only notable achievement at the meet, as he also clocked a time of 13.85 seconds in the 110 meter hurdles that is the second-fastest by a 5A athlete this year. Only Loveland’s Jackson Conroy — who edged Bell at last season’s state meet — has been faster at 13.40. Bell also has the second-fastest time in 5A in the 300 hurdles of 37.44. Also at the Stutler Twilight, Bell’s Eaglecrest teammate Bryson States leaped 47 feet, 8 inches, in the triple jump to lead the state.

Eaglecrest — last season’s Class 5A state runner-up —placed fourth at the elite meet behind powerhouse Niwot, runner-up Fort Collins and Cherry Creek, while seventh-place Cherokee Trail (5A’s three-time defending state champion) had an event winner in Prince David Ajibade.

In the girls competition, Cherokee Trail grabbed third place with the aid of victories from Madison Lange in the 1,600 meter run along with a 4x100 meter relay crown. Eaglecrest had a winner as well in Jenna Winn, who posted a strong victory in the 800 meters.

Aurora area track teams have league championships meets in the upcoming week, while the state championship meet is May 14-16 at Jefferson County Stadium.

GIRLS TENNIS

Regis Jesuit stopped in 5A team quarterfinals

The Regis Jesuit girls tennis team had its dual season come to an end April 24 in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A team state tournament with a 6-1

loss to Ralston Valley at the APEX Tennis Center in Arvada.

Coach Jenn Armstrong’s eighth-seeded Raiders picked up a 5-2 victory over No. 9 Legacy April 22 — courtesy of a win at No. 3 singles by Helen Adams coupled with doubles wins from Samantha Garcia Lucero and Abigail Puschaver (No. 1), Rachel Osborn and Alegra Warnaars (No. 2), Brooke Griggy and Samantha Groen (No. 3) and Lucita Lewis and Cailyn Vu (No. 4) — but had a much tougher challenge in the two-time state champion and top-seeded Mustangs.

Ralston Valley swept singles and got tidy wins at Nos. 2 and 3 singles in a 6-1 victory. The Raiders’ got its only win at No. 1 singles from Madeline Dickey, who took down the Mustangs’ Emerson Bonner 6-3, 1-6, 10-6.

GIRLS TENNIS

Regional tournaments to set individual state field

The Class 5A and 4A girls individual state tournament is set for May 7-9 at the Denver Tennis Park and Pueblo City Park, respectively, with fields that will be made up of singles players and doubles teams who came through regional tournaments played April 28-May 1.

The top two finishers at each of the three singles positions and four doubles lines at each regional tournament will advance. Aurora area teams were spread between five 5A regionals tournaments and two in 4A.

By virtue of a second place finish in the Continental League, Regis Jesuit earned the chance to host a regional. Half of the team in the Region 8 field hailed from the Aurora area, as Grand-

view and Rangeview joined Regis Jesuit for the tournament, which was spilt between Regis Jesuit and Grandview.

Smoky Hill and Vista PEAK Prep took part in the Region 7 tournament hosted by Legacy High School, while Cherokee Trail went to Region 6 at North Lake Park, Eaglecrest played in Region 5 at Rock Canyon High School and Southridge Rec Center and Overland played in Region 3 at Valor Christian and Highlands Ranch high schools. In 4A play, Aurora Central and Gateway played in Region 2 at Kent Denver and Hinkley went to Region 3.

Visit sentinelcolorado.com/preps for full regional results and state qualifiers.

TRACK & FIELD

Vista PEAK Prep sweeps boys, girls team titles at Cowboy Invitational meet

The Vista PEAK Prep boys and girls track teams dominated their respective fields at the Cowboy Invitational April 25 at All-City Stadium to win both team titles.

Junior Brandon Pearcy collected event titles in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 meters to hoard points for the Bison, who racked up 110 on the day with a total of five victories and put plenty of distance between themselves and runner-up Strasburg (87 points) in the boys race.

Senior Joshua Gallien added another victory in the 200 meter dash, while Vista PEAK Prep also claimed the 4×100 meter relay, as it fended off another Aurora area challenger —Gateway —to claim it.

Sophomore Elazia Patton oneupped Pearcy with wins in all four of the events she competed in and coupled that with two wins from senior

Tajah Eugene and a relay victory for a 56-point victory for Vista PEAK Prep on the girls side.

Patton swept the sprint events with victories in 100, 200 and 400 meters, while she joined junior Jordyn Brewer, fellow sophomore Ra’Zyah Roberts and freshman Naomi Coleman to take the 4×100 meter relay. Visit sentinelcolorado.com/preps for complete recaps and results from the Cowboy Invitational.

SPRING PLAYOFFS

State brackets in boys and girls lax, girls soccer set to come out on May 3

The Colorado High School Activities Association is set to issue postseason brackets in three sports — boys and girls lacrosse and girls soccer May 3, which comes a day after the close of the regular season. The postseason begins May 5 in girls soccer with qualifiers for the 32-team bracket, while May 6 is the first round of the Class 5A boys and girls lacrosse playoffs (16 teams make the girls playoffs, while 24 make the boys playoffs). Visit sentinelcolorado.com/ preps for brackets in all three sports.

WEEK PAST

The week past in Aurora prep sports

MONDAY, APRIL 27: Chase Massey homered and joined Jacob Olson with three hits as the Regis Jesuit baseball team downed ThunderRidge 11-2. Mikey Kroll benefitted from the offensive support — which also included four RBI from Greyson Glasheen — and pitched three scoreless innings for the win. ...The Eaglecrest boys volleyball team finished

off an undefeated regular season with a 25-20, 25-18, 25-15 home win over Mountain Vista. ...Vista PEAK Prep’s Sophia Capua shot a plus-4 76 to finish second individually at the City League tournament played at Aurora Hills G.C. The Bison finished third as a team. ...SATURDAY, APRIL 25: Ethan Wachsmann doubled twice in a three-hit day and joined Kayden Bohmeyer and Diesel Bernosky (the winner in relief) with RBI for the Grandview baseball team in a 4-3 nine-inning win over Boulder. ... Eli Garcia drove in three runs and picked up the win for the Vista PEAK Prep baseball team in a 15-5 City League home win over George Washington. Domenic Montoya and Brody Brancato knocked in a pair of runs apiece. ...Makayla Sellyei had two goals and Makenna Calehuff, Kensley Dang and Brooklyn Gibson also scored for the Cherokee Trail girls soccer team in a 5-0 home win over Lakewood. ...The Regis Jesuit boys track team had one event champion in Luke Lanoha — who took the 200 meter dash — and finished in a tie for ninth place at the Liberty Bell Invitational contested at Heritage High School. Rangeview tied for 18th place and Overland finished a deadlock for 23rd. ...The Overland girls track team finished in 11th place in the Liberty Bell Invitational final standings, keyed by a victory in the 200 meter dash by Lezlee Napier. ...The Smoky Hill boys lacrosse team got back on the winning track with a decisive 19-2 victory over Littleton. ...The Overland boys volleyball team finished in eighth place in the Centennial League Challenge after a 21-25, 25-23, 21-25, 25-23, 22-20 loss to Mullen. ...FRIDAY, APRIL 24: The Regis Jesuit baseball team scored in five of its

seven at-bats en route to an 8-2 win over Chaparral in a Continental League matinee. ...Ethan Wachsmann dominated for four innings in the Grandview baseball team’s 13-3 Centennial League win over Arapahoe, which saw him allow just a single hit and rack up 11 strikeouts. AJ Maroni had two extra-base hits and drove in four runs, Kayden Bohmeyer had three RBI and Matthew Schimberg homered for the Wolves. ...The Hinkley girls soccer team celebrated its group of seniors prior to a 2-2 City League tie against Vista PEAK Prep in a game played at Aurora Public Schools Stadium. ...The Rangeview girls soccer team scored twice in each half of a 4-0 City League victory over Montbello. ...The Regis Jesuit boys lacrosse team rolled to a 17-5 win over Castle View. ...Jack Cole and Mason Kelly scored five goals apiece for the Grandview boys lacrosse team in a 15-6 road win over Kent Denver. Kelly added five assists for a 10-point night, while Cole added three assists. ... The Aurora West College Prep Academy boys volleyball team outlasted Vail Christian 22-25, 25-23, 25-16, 23-25, 15-12. ...THURSDAY, APRIL 23: A big day from Landen Holmes —who threw a five-hitter and also went 3-for-3 with two RBI — helped the Eaglecrest baseball team to a 15-4 home win over Vista PEAK Prep. A 15-hit attack for the Raptors included three hits apiece from Cody Contrerez and Tanner Steadman, while Brody Brancato drove in half of the runs for the Bison. ...Starting pitcher Yanndy Aguayo surrendered 14 hits, but also struck out eight hitters for the Gateway

FAR LEFT: Eaglecrest senior Cameron Bell comes down during a long jump attempt at the Stutler Twilight meet April 23 at Stutler Bowl. Bell set the all-classification state record of 24 feet, 8 1/2 inches in the event. ABOVE LEFT: Vista PEAK Prep sophmore Elazia Patton cruises to victory in her heat of the girls 200 meter dash at the Cowboy Invitational April 25 at AllCity Stadium. FAR LEFT BELOW: Eaglecrest senior Landen Holmes earned the win and had three hits in a 15-4 baseball win over Vista PEAK Prep April 23. LEFT: Grandview’s Mason Kelly, right, had five goals and five assists in the Wolves’ boys lacrosse win at Kent Denver April 24. ABOVE: Regis Jesuit’s Madeline Dickey earned a win at No. 1 singles, but the Raiders lost in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A girls team state tennis tournament. RIGHT: Vista PEAK Prep’s Joshua Gallien wins his heat of the 200 meter dash at the Cowboy Invite. (Photos by Courtney Oakes/Aurora Sentinel)

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baseball team in a 9-3 Colorado League win over Skyview. Aguayo and Jakob Petersen drove in three runs apice and Colt Wenzel had three hits for the Olys. ...The Overland baseball team completed a resumed game with Aurora Central with a 12-5 victory and followed that with a 14-4 win in the rematch. Two of Brayan Ascensio’s three hits were triples and he knocked in seven runs, while Edwardo Colon stole five bases and scored three times for the Trailblazers. ...Jackson Sharman allowed just three hits and one run in seven innings for the Smoky Hill baseball team in a 3-1 Centennial League win over Mullen. Hudson Roth drove in a run for the Buffs. ...Destiny Martinez had three goals and two assists and Yosseline Silva Monsivais also recorded a hat trick for the Aurora West College Prep Academy girls soccer team in a 7-1 win over Lotus School For Excellence. ...Despite five goals from Jackson Long and four from Kayden Anderson, the Rangeview boys lacrosse team fell to Ponderosa 16-12. Sophie Bieker, Avery Brian and Kendall Kruescher scored four goals apiece and Emmie Ervin contributed three for the Cherokee Trail girls lacrosse team in a 17-12 home win over Horizon. ...The Rangeview girls tennis team earned a 7-0 non-league dual win against Overland which included a singles sweep from Nos. 1-3 players Tatiana Holguin, Lauren Forte and Maddison Grant ...The Gateway girls golf team finished second by two strokes at the Colorado League minor tournament played at Aurora Hills G.C., though the Olys had the

individual medalist in Makenna Dossey who won by a single stroke. ...WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22: Tanner Steadman homered and drove in two runs and Joe Ostrander picked up the win for the Eaglecrest baseball team in a 6-5 win over Denver North at All-City Stadium. ...The Hinkley girls soccer team rolled to a 7-0 City League win over Montbello. ...The Cherokee Trail boys lacrosse team posted an 11-5 league victory over Denver South. ...The Gateway boys volleyball team got 11-kills efforts from both Prabesh Chamling and Oscar Mejia de Haro en route to a 25-15, 25-14, 25-23 win over Lincoln. Arpan Subedi added 38 assists for the Olys. ...The Rangeview girls tennis team celebrated its Senior Night with a 5-2 City League dual win over George Washington that included a shuffled lineup that included singles wins by Miaya Holloway (No. 2) and Maddison Grant (No. 3), plus victories in three of four doubles matches and a three-set loss in the other. ...The Cherokee Trail girls golf team finished just two strokes behind Cherry Creek at the top of the team standings of a blustery Centennial League tournament played at South Suburban G.C. Brinnon Cook (fourth), Saruul Guntulga (fifth) and Averie Arritola (tied for seventh), while third-place Grandview was led by Elizabeth Chang, who had a share of seventh. An eagle on Hole No. 9 helped Smoky Hill’s Erianna Perez shoot plus-7 79. ...The Vista PEAK Prep girls golf team finished in fifth place at the City League tournament played at Wellshire G.C. ...TUESDAY, APRIL 21: The Grandview baseball team got four strong innings from starting pitcher Logan Hurtado and racked up 13 hits in a 14-3 Centennial League

road win at Arapahoe. Lochlan McHale and Kayden Bohmeyer had three hits apiece, while Bohmeyer knocked in three runs and Julian Bernosky had two RBI. Eric Houser, Evan Kelly and Karter Robertson homered among 10 hits for the Vista PEAK Prep baseball team in an 18-4 win at Rangeview. Houser and Kelly drove in four runs apiece. ...A 7-RBI day for Kirby Colbert-Olson helped the Aurora Central baseball team to a 16-7 Colorado League home win over Thornton. Victor Quijada knocked in three runs as well to support starter Anderson Rodriguez Charlotte Barfield had two goals and an assist to help the Regis Jesuit girls soccer team defeat Douglas County 7-0 in Continental League play. Noeli Herrera and Sa’Mya Shazier found the back of the net in the first half and the Gateway girls soccer team earned a 2-0 win over Aurora Central at APS Stadium as the Olys celebrated Senior Night. ...In a massive boys lacrosse showdown, Regis Jesuit paid a visit to Valor Christian and suffered its first loss of the season as the host Eagles prevailed 14-8. ..Delaney Sitzmann scored four goals and dished our three assists, while Natalie Chilton also had four scores to help the Regis Jesuit girls lacrosse team rolled past Rock Canyon 20-6. ...The Rangeview girls tennis team downed Denver North 6-1 in a City League dual with wins in all but the No. 1 singles match. ...A three-set loss at No. 4 doubles proved to be the difference as the Vista PEAK Prep girls tennis team lost to Thomas Jefferson 4-3 in a City League dual. Francesca Johnson and Karla Rodriguez (Nos. 1 & 2 singles) and the No. 1 doubles team of Ava and Mady Eltzroth posted wins for the Bison.

Because the people must know

COMBINED NOTICE

PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0083 2026

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice

is given with regard to the following de-

scribed Deed of Trust:

On January 30, 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.

FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF AURORA, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

LOT 4, BLOCK 7, MEADOWOOD SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 7, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 3314 S. Granby Street, 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, 06/03/2026, 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.

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A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/30/2026 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: DEANNE R. STODDEN #33214 MESSNER REEVES LLP 1550 WEWATTA STREET, SUITE 710, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 623 4806 Attorney File # 8020.0154

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

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PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0121 2026

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

On February 10, 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) Tsengel Erdenechimeg and Erdenechimeg Bataa and Khulgen Namkhainyam Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Fortune Financial, Inc., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Citizens Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust May 21, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 24, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)

E1083569** Original Principal Amount

$260,950.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$246,586.00

Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Attached as Exhibit “A” Exhibit “A” UNIT 202, BUILDING 28, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE GARAGE 17 SPACE C, PINNACLE RANCH CONDOMINIUMS PHASE II, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR PINNACLE RANCH CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED AUGUST 24, 1999 AT RECEPTION NO. A9138735 AND THE PINNACLE RANCH CONDOMINIUMS PHASE II DECLARATION RECORDED NOVEMBER 21, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2222359 AND THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 21, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. B2222358 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 10070 East Carolina Drive, Unit 202, Denver, CO 80247 1999. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: **The Deed of Trust legal description was corrected by an Affidavit of Correction recorded on 8/13/2025 at Reception No. E5057394 in Arapahoe County, Colorado. 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, 06/10/2026, 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.

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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

Toni M. Owan #30580 Benjamin Mann #53588 Heather Deere #28597

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

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PUBLICATION CRS §38 38 103

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0156 2026

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

On February 24, 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) ACABO, LLC

Original Beneficiary(ies)

Capital Fund I, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Capital Fund REIT, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust

February 16, 2022

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

February 25, 2022

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

E2022307

Original Principal Amount

$653,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$653,000.00

Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to Pay Matured Note THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 38, BLOCK 7, SOUTHSHORE AT AURORA SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 12, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 7285 S Titus Way, Aurora, CO 80016. 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, 06/24/2026, 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 4/30/2026

Last Publication 5/28/2026

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: 02/24/2026

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:

Carol M. Conley #21390

Keith A Gantenbein Jr #39213

Gantenbein Law Firm PO Box 777, Wheat Ridge, CO 80034 (303) 618 2122

Attorney File # ACABO 18087

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. 0081 2026

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

On January 30, 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)

Aatif Khalil

Original Beneficiary(ies)

CANVAS

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Date of Deed of Trust

August 20, 2021

County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

August 25, 2021

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

E1132571

Original Principal Amount

$115,600.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$105,942.35

Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 397, CLUB

VALENCIA CONDOMINIUMS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED ON DECEMBER 12, 1979

IN BOOK 3135 AT PAGE 443, AND CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED ON DECEMBER 12, 1979 AT RECEPTION NO. 1922030 OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

APN #: 1973 21 1 05 301

Purported common address: 1306 S PARKER ROAD CONDO 397, Denver, CO 80231. 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, 06/03/2026, 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 4/9/2026

Last Publication 5/7/2026

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: 01/30/2026

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 036575

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. 0082 2026

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

On January 30, 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)

Consuelo Garcia

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

November 16, 2018

County of Recording

Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust

November 16, 2018

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

D8113352

Original Principal Amount

$284,747.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$250,234.83

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, AURORA HIGHLANDS

SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 1975 21 3 03 015

Purported common address: 1654 S Quintero Way, Aurora, CO 80017. 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, 06/03/2026, 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 al-

lowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 4/9/2026

Last Publication 5/7/2026

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: 01/30/2026

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 034884

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. 0086 2026

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

On January 30, 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) OTAKAR DAVIS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR LUMINATE HOME LOANS, INC.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

M&T BANK Date of Deed of Trust

December 23, 2021 County of Recording Arapahoe

Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 28, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.) E1193411

Original Principal Amount

$472,626.00

Outstanding Principal Balance $444,685.85 Pursuant to CRS §38 38 101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 14, BLOCK 1, MISSION VIEJO SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Purported common address: 3560 S NUCLA STREET, 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, 06/03/2026, 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 4/9/2026 Last Publication 5/7/2026

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: 01/30/2026

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: Carly Imbrogno #59533 Ryan Bourgeois #51088

David W. Drake #43315

Israel Saucedo #61111 Barrett, Frappier

11028 E. Mexico Avenue, 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, 06/03/2026, 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 4/9/2026 Last Publication 5/7/2026 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: 02/03/2026 Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: /s/ Michael Westerberg, Public Trustee

and Carbon Management Commission of the State of Colorado under § 34-60-105, C.R.S.; 2) specific powers granted pursuant to § 34-60-106, C.R.S.; 3) the Colorado Administrative Procedures Act at § 24-4105, C.R.S.; and 4) the Commission’s Series 500 Rules at 2 C.C.R. 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing before an ECMC Hearing Officer at the following date, time, and location (subject to change):

Date: June 24, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Virtual Hearing with Remote Access via Google Meet Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ qtx-pndn-qxc Or dial: (US) +1 402-946-0309 PIN: 854 301 448#

Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission

1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203

Deadline for Affected Persons to Petition: May 25, 2026

The Notice and documents related to this matter including a complete list of affected Facilities can be found on our “Hearing eFiling System Document Search” page here https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGPublicAccess/index.html. Select “Search for Docket Related Documents” from the pull-down menu, use the above “Docket Number”, and select “Search”.

Publication: April 30, 2026 Sentinel

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30164

In the Interest of: Douglas Alexander Martinez Martinez

To: Jose Joaquin Martinez Guardado

Last Known Address, if any: Unknown

A hearing on Petition for Guardian of Minor for appointment of Ana Griselda Martinez Cruz as Guardian of Minor Douglas Alexander Martinez Martinez will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date: June 10, 2026

Time: 9:00 am Courtroom or Division: 305

Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601

The hearing will take approximately 1 hour.

Charles A. Nicholas 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Bldg 1-2000-1059 Denver, CO 80222

First Publication: April 23, 2026

Final Publication: May 7, 2026 Sentinel INVITATION TO BID

East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District (ECCV) is soliciting electronic (PDF) Sealed Competitive Proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contractor to provide support services during design development and for consideration as the Contractor for construction of the Well A-30 Equipping Project (Project) until 10:00 a.m. local time on June 5, 2026. Provide sealed proposals through QuestCDN virtual bid. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be at the Well A-30 Project site (17767 E Dorado Ave, Centennial, CO 80015) at 10:00 am on May 18, 2026.

The purpose of this project is to install the necessary infrastructure to turn Well A-30, drilled in the Spring of 2026, into an operating well supply system. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, installation of a pitless adapter and submersible pumping equipment in the well, buried yard piping, a pump station building, mechanical piping, building mechanical equipment, chemical storage and feed systems, instrumentation and electrical equipment. This project also includes creating access into the site with a new fence, gate and gravel driveway.

Contract Documents may be obtained electronically starting on April 30, 2026, at www.eccv.org under the Resources and Information menu by clicking on Request for Bids. The user will then enter the bid number 10154990 into the search field and click the search button to find the project. Download the digital documents for $22. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital project information and vBid online bid submittal questions. Project bid documents must be downloaded from QuestCDN which will add your company to the Planholder List and allow access to vBid online bidding for the submittal of your bid (which is required for this project). Bidders will be charged a fee of $42 to submit bid electronically. For this project, bids will only be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN.com

The Bidder to whom a contract is awarded will be required to furnish “Performance and Maintenance” and “Labor and Material Payment” bonds to the District. The “Performance and Maintenance” and “Labor and Material Payment” bonds shall be furnished in the amount of 100 percent of the contract, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or to accept that proposal or combination of proposals, if any, which in its sole and absolute judgment, will under all circumstances best serve the District’s interest. No proposal will be accepted from any firm, person, or corporation, who is a defaulter as to surety

or otherwise, or is deemed incompetent, irresponsible, or unreliable by the District Board of Directors.

No proposals will be considered which are received after the time indicated above, and any proposals so received after the scheduled closing time shall remain unopened.

East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District

First Publication: April 30, 2026 Final Publication: May 7, 2026 Sentinel INVITATION TO BID

The Colorado International Center Metropolitan District No. 7 (hereinafter called the “Owner”) will receive sealed Bids for the Loop at High Point Street Light Project (the “Project”) at 18335 E 103rd Ave. #204, Commerce City, CO 80022 until 10:00 am., May 14, 2026. At such time, Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

A description of the Work to be performed is installation of conduit, wiring, pole bases and street lights for 65th Ave, 68th Ave, E-470 Service Road B and Road A.

Bid packages will be available for pickup after 10:00 am. on April 27, 2026. Send request for bid documents to randy@silverbluffcompanies.com. Include company name, contact name and contact information.

Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the name of the Bidder. A Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount will be required. The Bid Bond will be retained by Owner as liquidated damages should the Successful Bidder fail to enter into a Contract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid. Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors providing $10,000 or more in labor and/or materials to the Project.

Attention is called to the fact that Bidders offer to assume the obligations and liabilities imposed by the Contract Documents.

The Successful Bidder for the Project will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract Price, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

Bidders are hereby advised that 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 directed in writing to: Randy Ficklin II at randy@silverbluffcompanies.com no later than 3:00pm, May 8, 2026.

Publication: April 30, 2026 Sentinel

NOTICE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY

Real Property: 5531 E. 70th Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022

Owner: Sunflower Bank, NA

Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-20-116, this is notice that various personal property has been abandoned at the Real Property described above, and the Owner has no knowledge of any evidence that the personal property is not intended to be abandoned.

Therefore, after 15 days from the publication date of this notice, Sunflower Bank, NA, shall sell or otherwise dispose of all of the personal property abandoned at the above-described Real Property.

If you are the owner of the abandoned personal property and you intend to retrieve it, please contact the attorney below within 15 days from the date of the publication of this notice. This will be the only notice given.

Attorney: Jeremiah Hayes, Taherzadeh, PLLC; (469) 729-6800

Publication: April 30, 2026 Sentinel

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

Notice is hereby given that at 9:00 a.m. on May 11, 2026 the HM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1, of Adams County, Colorado will make final payment to;

M.A. Mortenson Company 1621 18th Street, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80202 for all work done by said Contractor(s) in construction for work related to BOX ELDER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT – PHASE 1 (SECOND CREEK AND 60TH AVENUE) of said work being within or near the boundaries of HM Metropolitan District No. 1, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his 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 therefore 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 HM Metropolitan District No. 1, c/o CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP., 2001 16th Street, Suite 1700, Denver, Colorado 80202, 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 HM Metropolitan District No. 1, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

HM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/ Gregg Johnson Secretary

First Publication: April 23, 2026

Final Publication: April 30, 2026 Sentinel

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on May 28, 2026 final settlement with Hydro Resources, Inc will be made by East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, for the “Well A-30 Drilling” subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies, laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim with East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District, c/o, Mr. Dave Kaunisto, District Manager, 6201 S. Gun Club Road, Aurora, Colorado 80016. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor.

East Cherry Creek Valley Water & Sanitation District

First Publication: April 30, 2026

Final Publication: May 7, 2026

Sentinel

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. Case No. 2025PR650

In the Matter of the Estate of: Jose Luis Espinoza Delgado

To: Jose Luis Espinoza; Jose Alonso Espinoza; Jose Angel Espinoza; Jose Pedro Espinoza; Maria Espinoza

Last Known Address, if any: Unknown.

A hearing on Petition for Appointment of Personal Representative and determine common law marriage to consider and determine the appointment of a Personal Representative for the Estate of Jose Luis Espinoza Delagado, Deceased, determine common law marriage and to address any objections or interested party input regarding the appointment will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date: June 23, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM Courtroom or Division: 12

Address: Virtual Hearing will be conducted remotely. Contact Court for access information.

The hearing will take approximately 30 minutes.

Margarita DeLeon Dominguez 12394 E. Iowa Ave. Aurora, CO 80012

First Publication: April 30, 2026

Final Publication: May 28, 2026 Sentinel PARIS APARTMENT 2026 LOTTERY OPENING

The Aurora Housing Authority (AHA) is opening the Project Based Voucher (PBV) lottery list for the following property:

Property Name: Paris Family Apartments Address:1702 Paris St Aurora, CO 80010

2 BR: Serves 2-4 person households

3 BR: Serves 3-6 person households

Applications will only be accepted online

starting Monday, May 04, 2026 at 06:00

A.M. (MDT) through Friday, May 08, 2026 at 10:00 P.M. (MDT). Applying does not guarantee selection in the lottery.

To Participate You Must Be: 18 years of age or older; and A U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant and have legal capacity to enter into a lease

Criminal Background checks will be conducted on all persons age 18 years and older

Participants will be required to enter the Social Security Number for the Head of Household and Co-Head/Spouse

Only one computer entry can be submitted per household. If you submit more than one entry, you will be disqualified. Multiple entries will be voided

Lottery entry is not transferable

Lottery entries must be complete.

Incomplete entries will be voided

If you are interested in the property listed above, you may apply online at https:// www.aurorahousing.org/

To Apply for the Lottery:

Applications will not be available at the Aurora Housing Authority office. You may apply anywhere where internet access and suitable devices (smart phone, tablet, and computer) are available. The Aurora Housing Authority main office has a computer lab and public computers are available at all Aurora Public Library locations.

Waiting list placement will be based on a computerized random selection (lottery process). Selected applicants will be notified with instructions to begin eligibility. All other qualified applicants will remain in the lottery pool until May 31, 2027.

Equal Housing Opportunity

The AHA does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, familial status or handicap concerning the availability of and the requirements for obtaining assistance administered. Accommodations are available.

Publication: April 30, 2026

Sentinel

PEORIA CROSSING 2026 LOTTERY OPENING

The Aurora Housing Authority (AHA) is opening the Project Based Voucher (PBV) lottery list for the following property:

Property Name:Peoria Crossing Apartments

Address: 3000 Peoria Street Aurora, CO 80010

2 BR: Serves 2-4 person households

3 BR: Serves 3-6 person households

Applications will only be accepted online starting Monday, May 04, 2026 at 06:00

A.M. (MDT) through Friday, May 08, 2026 at 10:00 P.M. (MDT). Applying does not guarantee selection in the lottery.

To Participate You Must Be: 18 years of age or older; and A U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant and have legal capacity to enter into a lease

Criminal Background checks will be conducted on all persons age 18 years and older

Participants will be required to enter the Social Security Number for the Head of Household and Co-Head/Spouse

Only one computer entry can be submitted per household. If you submit more than one entry, you will be disqualified. Multiple entries will be voided

Lottery entry is not transferable

Lottery entries must be complete. Incomplete entries will be voided

If you are interested in the property listed above, you may apply online at https:// www.aurorahousing.org

To Apply for the Lottery:

Applications will not be available at the Aurora Housing Authority office. You may apply anywhere where internet access and suitable devices (smart phone, tablet, and computer) are available. The Aurora Housing Authority main office has a computer lab and public computers are available at all Aurora Public Library locations.

Waiting list placement will be based on a computerized random selection (lottery process). Selected applicants will be notified with instructions to begin eligibility. All other qualified applicants will remain in the lottery pool until May 31, 2027.

Equal Housing Opportunity

The AHA does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, familial status or handicap concerning the availability of and the requirements for obtaining assistance administered. Accommodations are available.

Publication: April 30, 2026

Sentinel

PEORIA CROSSING II 2026 LOTTERY OPENING

The Aurora Housing Authority (AHA) is opening the Project Based Voucher (PBV) lottery list for the following property:

Property Name:Peoria Crossing II Apartments

Address: 3150 N Peoria Street Aurora, CO

80010

1 BR:Serves 1-2 person households

2 BR:Serves 2-4 person households

3 BR: Serves 3-6 person households

Applications will only be accepted online

starting Monday, May 04, 2026 at 06:00

A.M. (MDT) through Friday, May 08, 2026 at 10:00 P.M. (MDT). Applying does not guarantee selection in the lottery.

To Participate You Must Be:

18 years of age or older; and A U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant and have legal capacity to enter into a lease

Criminal Background checks will be conducted on all persons age 18 years and older

Participants will be required to enter the Social Security Number for the Head of Household and Co-Head/Spouse

Only one computer entry can be submitted per household. If you submit more than one entry, you will be disqualified. Multiple entries will be voided

Lottery entry is not transferable

Lottery entries must be complete.

Incomplete entries will be voided

If you are interested in the property listed above, you may apply online at https:// www.aurorahousing.org

To Apply for the Lottery:

Applications will not be available at the Aurora Housing Authority office. You may apply anywhere where internet access and suitable devices (smart phone, tablet, and computer) are available. The Aurora Housing Authority main office has a computer lab and public computers are available at all Aurora Public Library locations.

Waiting list placement will be based on a computerized random selection (lottery process). Selected applicants will be notified with instructions to begin eligibility. All other qualified applicants will remain in the lottery pool until May 31, 2027.

Equal Housing Opportunity

The AHA does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, familial status or handicap concerning the availability of and the requirements for obtaining assistance administered. Accommodations are available.

Publication: April 30, 2026 Sentinel VEHICLES FOR SALE

2014 SUBARU IMPREZA VIN-264924

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Publication: April 30, 2026 Sentinel

VILLAGE AT WESTERLY CREEK (VWC) 2026 LOTTERY OPENING

The Aurora Housing Authority (AHA) is opening the waitlist for the VWC lottery.

Property Name: Village at Westerly Creek Address: 10827 E Kentucky Ave. Aurora, CO 80012

1 BR: Serves 1-2 person households

2 BR: Serves 2-4 person households

Applications will only be accepted online

starting Monday, May 04, 2026 at 06:00

A.M. (MDT) through Friday, May 08, 2026 at 10:00 P.M. (MDT). Applying does not guarantee selection in the lottery.

This opening is ONLY for individuals and families who have a family member who: Is elderly (age 62+)

To Participate You Must Be: 18 years of age or older; and A U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant and have legal capacity to enter into a lease

Criminal Background checks will be conducted on all persons age 18 years and older

Participants will be required to enter the Social Security Number for the Head of Household and Co-Head/Spouse

Only one computer entry can be submitted per household. If you submit more than one entry, you will be disqualified. Multiple entries will be voided

Lottery entry is not transferable

Lottery entries must be complete. Incomplete entries will be voided

If you are interested in the property listed above, you may apply online at https:// www.aurorahousing.org.

To Apply for the Lottery:

Applications will not be available at the Aurora Housing Authority office. You may apply anywhere where internet access and suitable devices (smart phone, tablet, and computer) are available. The Aurora Housing Authority main office has a computer lab and public computers are available at all Aurora Public Library locations.

Waiting list placement will be based on a computerized random selection (lottery process). Selected applicants will be notified with instructions to begin eligibility. All other qualified applicants will remain in the lottery pool until May 31, 2027.

Equal Housing Opportunity

The AHA does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, familial status or handicap concerning the availability of and the requirements for obtaining assistance administered. Accommodations are available.

Publication: April 30, 2026 Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO § 15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR223

Estate of Dora Marie Wilson, 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 August 30, or the claims may be forever barred. Janet Weaver Personal Representative 14919 E. Harvard Ave. Aurora, CO 80014

First Publication: April 30, 2026

Final Publication: May 14, 2026 Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S Case No. 2026PR209

Estate of Maurla K White aka Maurla Kleone White aka Maurla 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 Arapahoe County,

or the claims may be forever barred. Ahmad I. Babaa Personal Representative 32023 W. 14 Mile Rd., Apt. 204 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 First Publication: April 23, 2026 Final Publication: May 7, 2026 Sentinel

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PURSUANT

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BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30373

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S.

Case No. 2026PR30079

Estate of Nancy N. Morehead aka Nancy Morehead aka Nan Morehead aka Nancy Nell Morehead, Deceased.

Vicki Marshall

Personal Representative

275 Lost Shaker Way

Estate of HOWARD LEE NIELSEN, aka HOWARD L. NIELSEN, aka HOWARD NIELSEN ,Deceased.

Hardeeville State, SC 29927

First Publication: April 23, 2026

Final Publication: May 7, 2026 Sentinel

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court on or before August 31, 2026 or the claims may be forever barred.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30373

Estate of HOWARD LEE NIELSEN, aka HOWARD L. NIELSEN, aka HOWARD NIELSEN ,Deceased.

Marco D. Chayet

Jennifer R. Oviatt

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives, Timothy Kirk Deal and Shelley Anne Corson, c/o, the Law Office of T. A. Taylor-Hunt, 501 S. Cherry Street, Suite 1100, Denver, CO 80246,or the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before August 24, 2026 or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative 18th Judicial District Public Administrator’s Office

T.A. Taylor Hunt Law Office of T. A. Taylor-Hunt, LLC

P.O. Box 460749, Denver, CO 80246 (303) 355-8520

501 S. Cherry Street, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80246

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30321

Estate of Billie Jean Taylor aka Billie J. Taylor aka Billie Taylor, Deceased.

First Publication: April 30, 2026

Final Publication: May 14, 2026

First Publication: April 23, 2026

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Final Publication: May 7 , 2026 Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before August 29, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Brittany Allen

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30239

PURSUANT TO $15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30252

Estate of Ellen T. Synder, Deceased.

All persons having claims

Personal Representative 4054 E. Tonopah Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89115

Attorney for Personal Representative

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court on or before August 31, 2026 or the claims may be forever barred.

Marco D. Chayet

Jennifer R. Oviatt

Personal Representative 18th Judicial District Public Administrator’s Office P.O. Box 460749, Denver, CO 80246 (303) 355-8520

First Publication: April 30, 2026

Final Publication: May 14, 2026

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Ste. 700 Glendale, CO 80246 Phone: 303-385-8058

Estate of Robert Erwin aka Robert Adams Erwin aka Robert A. Erwin, Deceased.

PURSUANT TO $15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30252

David A. Imbler, Esq.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before August 24, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Atty Reg #: 52038 Spaeth & Doyle, LLP 501 S. Cherry St., Ste. 700 Glendale, CO 80246

Phone: 303-385-8058

First Publication: April 30, 2026

Final Publication: May 14, 2026 Sentinel

James Matthew Erwin

Personal Representative 43 Leonardo Dr. Clifton Park, NY 12065

First Publication: April 23, 2026

Final Publication: May 7, 2026

Sentinel

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30161

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

Estate of Wanda Jo Meyer, aka Wanda J. Meyer, aka Wanda Meyer, aka Wanda Jo Lewis, aka Wanda J. Lewis, aka Wanda Lewis, Deceased.

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR228

Estate of Sherry Diane Goodteacher, 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 August 24, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Estate of Robert Erwin aka Robert Adams Erwin aka Robert A. Erwin, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before August 24, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

James Matthew Erwin

Personal Representative 43 Leonardo Dr. Clifton Park, NY 12065

First Publication: April 23, 2026

Final Publication: May 7, 2026

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR228

Estate of Sherry Diane Goodteacher, Deceased.

Ashley A. Geary, Esq.

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 August 24, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jorgensen Brownell & Pepin

April Lynn Goodteacher

8001 Arista Place, Ste. 415 Broomfield, CO 80021

Phone: 303-678-0560

Personal Representative 1015 S. Joplin Way Aurora, CO 80017

First Publication: April 23, 2026

Final Publication: May 7, 2026

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First Publication: April 23, 2026

Final Publication: May 7, 2026

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

First Publication: April 23, 2026 Final Publication: May 7, 2026

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30347

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30158

Estate of Judith Ellen Wolf, Deceased.

Estate of John W. Palmer, Jr., Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30314

Estate of Bruce Jackson Horner, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are re- quired to present them to the Per- sonal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before August 24, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

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 August 17, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court on or before August 16, 2026 or the claims may be forever barred.

Marco D. Chayet

Jennifer R. Oviatt

Personal Representative

Attorney for Personal Representative

Julia K. Lazure, Esq. 3900 E. Mexico Ave., Ste. 300 Denver, CO. 80210

18th Judicial District Public Administrator’s Office P.O. Box 460749, Denver, CO 80246

First Publication: April 23, 2026

(303) 355-8520

Final Publication: May 7, 2026 Sentinel

Thomas W. Burgess 7549 S. Cove Circle Centennial, CO 80122

Attorney for Personal Representative

Jennifer E. Jespersen, Esq.

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

Phone: 720-841-7771

First Publication: April 16, 2026

Final Publication: April 30, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF AN ADULT ARAPAHOE COUNTY COURT, COLORADO Case No. 2026C100303

First Publication: April 16, 2026

Final Publication: April 30, 2026

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30353

Estate of Gene William Cobb, Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Arapahoe County District Court on or before August 17, 2026 or the claims may be forever barred.

Marco D. Chayet

PUBLIC NOTICE is given on March 23, 2026, that a Petition was filed for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The Petition entered that the name of Bianca Kaye Herbert be changed to Bianca Kaye Kyle.

PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30316

Estate of Marguerite Anna Thompson, 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 August 20, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jennifer R. Oviatt

/s/ Clerk of Court/ Deputy Clerk

First Publication: April 16, 2026

Personal Representative 18th Judicial District Public Administrator’s Office P.O. Box 460749, Denver, CO 80246 (303) 355-8520

Final Publication: April 30, 2026

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OF COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

First Publication: April 16, 2026

Final Publication: April 30, 2026

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DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

ACTIONS FILED IN THIS COURT UNDER THE “UNIFORM

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 August 24, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred. April Lynn Goodteacher

Personal Representative 1015 S. Joplin Way Aurora, CO 80017

First Publication: April 23, 2026

Final Publication: May 7, 2026

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PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Case No. 2026PR30158

Estate of John W. Palmer, Jr., Deceased.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are re- quired to present them to the Per- sonal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before August 24, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Attorney for Personal Representative

Julia K. Lazure, Esq. 3900 E. Mexico Ave., Ste. 300 Denver, CO. 80210

First Publication: April 23, 2026

Final Publication: May 7, 2026

Sentinel

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF AN ADULT ARAPAHOE COUNTY COURT, COLORADO Case No. 2026C100303

PUBLIC NOTICE is given on March 23, 2026, that a Petition was filed for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The Petition entered that the name of Bianca Kaye Herbert be changed to Bianca Kaye Kyle.

/s/ Clerk of Court/ Deputy Clerk

First Publication: April 16, 2026

Final Publication: April 30, 2026 Sentinel

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS FILED IN THIS COURT UNDER THE “UNIFORM

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department,” he said.

Chamberlain said police have become “a default, catch-all” for mental health crisis response and need more support to address the state’s growing mental health issues.

“If we want different outcomes, we need sustainable mental health infrastructure and long-term care, not just short-term contact,” he said.

Garlington’s family members told 9News that they’ve repeatedly tried to get him help for his mental health — he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 19 — and that he attempted suicide by cop in 2022.

Garlington’s mother, Michelle Garcia, described him as kind, loving, smart and quiet.

Garcia said when Garlington was in crisis on April 9, she tried to get him help at a mental health facility but was turned away. She told 9News that she doesn’t understand how her son didn’t qualify for a mental health hold.

Garcia said she hopes the officer recovers and that mental health supports are expanded so people can access the treatment they need.

“People lose their lives, officers are injured. You know, the poor canine, it’s just, it’s not fair for anybody. There’s so many victims just because our system will not help people. It needs to change,” Garcia said. “Something has got to change.”

— McKenna Harford, Sentinel Staff Writer

Suspected narcoticsimpaired driver causes multi-car crash in Aurora

Police said a 24-year-old Denver man may have been under the influence of narcotics April 27 when he careened his van across streets in north-central Aurora, leading police on a chase and eventually causing a multi-car crash that injured four people, including two pregnant women.

Motorists called 911 at about 6 p.m. to report that the driver of white delivery van was recklessly speeding in the area of East Sixth Avenue and Potomac Street.

Using the police department’s networks of outdoor cameras, police “observed the suspect driving on sidewalks, into oncoming traffic, and running red lights,” Aurora police spokesperson Katie Fisher said in a statement. ”Officers attempted to stop the delivery van but the driver fled, continued driving erratically, and ran multiple red lights.”

Patrol officers called off a chase when the driver refused to pull over, Fisher said.

At one point, the driver sped into the intersection of East Sixth Avenue and Potomac Street, nearly hit a pedestrian and then caused a multiple-car crash.”

“The driver, identified as 34-year-old Denver resident Chad Gow, was taken into custody after resisting officers on scene,” Fisher said. “A preliminary investigation revealed that Gow was possibly driving under the influence of narcotics.”

Police said a pregnant woman inside one of the cars involved in the crash was seriously injured. Also injured were three other people, including another pregnant woman.

Gow faces charges of vehicular assault and eluding police, Fisher said. — Sentinel Staff