2022 brought Park Rangers to our local parks, trails and open spaces. 

Park Ranger Program Goals

• Educate parks and trails users
• Provide environmental education and outreach
• Encourage resource protection
• Promote outreach of volunteerism
• Increase visitor safety through enforcement of park property ordinances, rules and regulations
• Create outdoor stewards to our parks and trails

Meet the Park Rangers

Rusty Horton
Park Ranger Supervisor

Rusty grew up in Chicago and has lived in the Denver metro area for 21 years. Rusty recently left Lakewood Police Department after 20 years on patrol.  While not supervising the Commerce City rangers, Rusty is gardening, golfing, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.

Rachel Holland
Commerce City Park Ranger

Rachel is originally from Holliston, Massachusetts and she has lived in Colorado since 2018. When she is not working, Rachel can be found hiking, camping, or horseback riding.  Most recently, Rachel has worked with Boulder County Parks and Open Space as a ranger.

Hadiel Renteria
Commerce City Park Ranger

Hadiel grew up in South Georgia and now calls Colorado home. The outdoor activities that he enjoys the most are skiing, hiking, and camping. He also enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and playing soccer. Before getting hired on with Commerce City, Hadiel worked with Colorado Parks and Wildlife at Chatfield State Park and is in the Park Ranger program at Red Rocks Community College. 

Curtis Mandril
Commerce City Park Ranger

Curtis is a Colorado native, born and raised in Wheatridge. Prior to becoming a Commerce City Park Ranger, Curtis worked for the Colorado Department of Public Safety. He plays drums and helps out at a bulldog rescue (along with his bulldog buddy, Lunchbox).

Sophia Byland
Commerce City Park Ranger

Sophia is originally from Minnesota. Prior to moving to Colorado, Sophia attended University of Nebraska-Lincoln and joined the Colorado National Guard. On her free time, Sophia can be found swimming in lakes, skiing, or driving through the mountains to find scenic overlooks.