Alanon Group
27514 E Hwy 160
High Country Village
2nd & 4th Tuesday 7-8 p.m.
970-565-3128 

CORTEZ AA FELLOWSHIP
Tues. Thurs. & Sat. 8 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
208 N. Dolores Road
1-888-333-9649

Dolores AA Fellowship
WED 7:00 p.m.
Open Meeting.
Dolores Community Center
Riverside Entrance

HOPE NOT DOPE
NA GROUP
Fridays 7:00 p.m.
St. Barnabus Episcopal Church, 110 W. North St. Cortez

Hospice of Montezuma offers BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT, men's and women's groups. Info: 970-565-4400

Sunlight Group AA
Mon, Thurs & Sat 10:00 am
St. Barnabas Episcopal 110 W. North St, courtyard, downstairs

Towaoc AA meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Support for alcohol or drugs, open meeting, men or women. 322 Spruce St. Call 970-560-5239 for info.

Ute Mountain Group AA
High Country Storage Plaza
27518 E. Hwy 160
EVERY DAY @ NOON
MON @ 7 p.m. Beginners

RENEW: Free & confidential counseling to domestic violence victims & survivors of sexual assault. WINGS Safehouse.
24 hour hotline: 970-565-2100.

Thank you and Merry Christmas to all the people who supported our Angel Tree this year.
The Journal,
20 West Main, Cortez.
(Chamber of Commerce)
Info: 970-564-6026
In conjunction with the
Pinon Project’s
Christmas for Kids program.

Salvation Army Bell Ringers Needed. Call Fran 970-844-7431 or online at registertoring.com. Donations stay in Montezuma County.

HOLIDAY BAKE SALE
to benefit For Pets' Sake
THIS SATURDAY DEC. 20th!
10:00am at City Market
Drop off baked goods
starting at 9:30am Sat. at
City Mkt. OR Fri. Dec. 19th
at NetForce PC (1011 N.
Mildred Rd.) 9am-5pm
Info @ (970) 565-PETS/7387

Aspen & Pine FIREWOOD - LATE FALL SPECIAL -  Dry, PINE, split. $200 per cord. ASPEN $225 per cord. Free local delivery. 970-560-0037 970-570-3254 

Lovely clean 3BR 2BA views. Duplex home near Cortez. Seeking part-time elder care for reduced rent to $1200/mo. Leila 970-749-2789. C-21 WSR. Now.

Shirts & hats. Printing, mailing, promotional products.
Main Street, Cortez
970-565-1144

Kilgore American Indian Art
Kelly Kilgore
Appraisals & Sales
602-448-2182 970-533-9138
kilgoreamericanindianart.net
kellyindianart@gmail.com
Mancos, Colorado
100 W. Grand Ave.

CONSTRUCTION WASTE HAULING
Contract Environmental Services, Inc.
30cy/40cy Roll-off container service.
Asbestos building inspection.
Landfarm/Landfill
970-565-1198
www.contractenv.com

31311
TOWN OF DOLORES
REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION PETITIONS

The Town of Dolores Regular Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The election will be conducted via mail ballot. There are three (3) Trustee positions which will be on the ballot and the position of Mayor. Nomination petitions will be available for circulation beginning on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Nomination petitions must be filed with the Town Clerk’s Office no later than Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on Election Day; must be a registered elector and must have resided within the incorporated limits of the Town of Dolores for twelve (12) consecutive months preceding the date of the election.

Published in The Journal December 17, 24 and 31, 2025

31585
TOWN OF MANCOS
REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION PETITIONS

The Town of Mancos Regular Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The election will be conducted via mail ballot. There are three (3) Trustee positions which will be on the ballot. Nomination petitions for the office of Trustee will be available for circulation beginning on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Nomination petitions must be filed with the Town Clerk’s Office no later than Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on Election Day; must be a registered elector and must have resided within the incorporated limits of the Town of Mancos for twelve (12) consecutive months preceding the date of the election.

Published in the Journal December 17, 24 and 31, 2025

31617
CITY OF CORTEZ
REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION PETITIONS

The City of Cortez Regular Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The election will be conducted via mail ballot. There are four (4) Councilmember positions which will be on the ballot. Pursuant to CRS § 31-10-302(2), nomination petitions for the office of Councilmember will be available from the City Clerk’s Office for circulation beginning on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Nomination petitions must be filed with the City Clerk’s Office no later than Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Candidates must be a citizen of the United States, at least 21 years of age on Election Day, and shall have resided within the limits of the City of Cortez for 12 consecutive months preceding the date of the election.

Published in The Journal December 17, 24 and 31, 2025

32269
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 20-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 22, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Montezuma records.
Original Grantor(s): Mariah Christine Bair
Original Beneficiary(ies): United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, United States Department of Agriculture
Date of Deed of Trust: April 16, 2010
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 16, 2010
Recording Information at Reception No: 570281
Original Principal Amount: $135,530.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $126,920.53
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 15, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, N.M.P.M., lying West of U.S.
Highway 491.

LESS AND EXCEPT a tract of land in Section 15, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, N.M.P.M.,
lying West of U.S. Highway 491, being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at the point of intersection of the South line of the SW1/4NW1/4 and U.S. Highway
491;

THENCE West to the Southwest Corner of the SW1/4NW1/4;
THENCE North a distance of 120 feet;
THENCE Northeasterly to a point on the West line of U.S. Highway 491, said point being 130 feet
due North of the South line of said SW1/4NW1/4;
THENCE Southeasterly along the West line of U.S. Highway 491 to the point of beginning.

ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT tract as conveyed in deed to the Colorado Department of Highways,
recorded July 31, 1972 in Book 432 at Page 368.


Also known by street and number as: 11617 Highway 491, Cortez, CO 81321

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, AT 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN, SUITE 2, CORTEZ, CO 81321, 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.
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.

First Publication: December 17, 2025
Last Publication: January 14, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: October 22, 2025
Ellen Black, Public Trustee in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Ellen Black

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC, Heather L. Deere, #28597, 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone (303) 274-0155, Attorney File #CO23522
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.
Published in The Journal December 17, 24, 31, 2025 and January 7, 14, 2026

32286
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
Montezuma County Combined Courts
865 N. Park St. Ste 100
Cortez, Co 81321
Case No. 25DR92
To: Heather C.M. Davis
Re: Dissolution of Marriage to Rickey L. Davis
Hearing Date: Jan. 8, 2026
10:15 a.m.
Published in The Journal December 17, 24, 31, 2025 and January 7 and 14, 2026

32298
PUBLIC NOTICE

MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to C.R.S. 25-10-104, that the Montezuma County Board of Commissioners, sitting in the capacity as the Montezuma County Board of Health, will hold a public hearing on January 13, 2026 at 1:30p.m., in the Commissioners Room at 109 W. Main Street, Cortez, Colorado, to consider the following:

REVISION OF THE ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM REGULATIONS FOR THE MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The proposed Revision of the On-Site Wastewater Treatment System Regulations may be reviewed in person at the Montezuma County Public Health Department at 106 W. North Street, Cortez, CO 81321. Written comments may be sent to MCPHD to the attention of Linda Hill at 106 W. North Street, CO 81321 or by emailing to lhill@co.montezuma.co.us.

Copies of said proposed revisions are available for review at the Montezuma County Public Health Department, 106 W. North Street, Cortez, Colorado, and may be inspected during regular office hours.

DATED this 10th day of December 2025

/S/ Linda Hill, Environmental Health Specialist
Montezuma County Public Health Department
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal December 17, 2025

32381
Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County Colorado for the period of October 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025, inclusive, in compliance with an act to publish such of their acts that relate to letting of contracts, abatements, and refunds of taxes and expenditures by them allowed and paid. Detailed personnel information may be seen in the Social Services Office during regular business hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Programs:
Colorado Works 4903.09
Adult Protective Services 3589.19
Aid to Needy Disabled 496.00
Child Care 1568.11
Child Support Enforcement 35.20
Child Welfare 17744.08
County Administration 24126.93
Non-Allocated Programs 430.34
CORE Services 1032.29
Food Assistance 41408.78
Home Care Allowance
LEAP
Managed Care 1985.26
Old Age Pension 2140.62
Ormiston Fund
IV-D Retained
Cost Allocation
County Only
Youth Mental Health
Grand Total *99,459.89
*Includes payroll, written checks, and programs
Payroll Total 51,832.46

Alpine Security & Electronics, Inc 25.00
AT&T 176.88
Ballantine Communications 33.93
Dove Creek Superette 48.89
Empire Electric Association 389.47
FTIWIFI 358.58
Dennis Golbricht 1,365.00
ImageNet Consulting 164.72
Montezuma County Sheriff's Dept 70.00
Rocky Mountain Microfilm and Imaging 2,436.00
STUD/Onward! A Legacy Foundation 1,989.00
Town of Dove Creek 130.00
Tuck Communications 59.50
VISA 869.28
Checks Total 8116.25

I, Linda Yellowman, Chairman of the Board of Social Services, do hereby certify the above to be a
correct statement for the expenses and tax abatements to date for the period of October 1, 2025
through October 31, 2025 inclusive.

Linda Yellowman
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DOLORES COUNTY
Published in The Journal December 17, 2025

32418
Notice is hereby given by Four Corners Storage, 26980 Road M, Cortez, CO, 81321, that the contents of the following storage unit will be disposed of on Jan. 2, 2026, unless payment is made in full.
Colby Frazier
20100 Road 29.2
Dolores, CO 81323
Published in The Journal December 17 and 24, 2025

31959
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2025-05
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 7, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Dolores records.
Original Grantor(s) Timothy M Meyer
Original Beneficiary(ies) Four Corners Community Bank
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Four Corners Community Bank
Date of Deed of Trust August 22, 2014
County of Recording Dolores
Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 25, 2014
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 164510
Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 12, 2014
Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 164586
Original Principal Amount $119,667.90
Outstanding Principal Balance $128,153.83
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 monthly installments due under the terms of the Debt, failure to pay ad valorem real estate taxes when due, the existence of subordinate liens on the Real Property without Holder's consent, defaults under other agreements with Holder, and failure to comply with other obligations secured by the Trust Deed.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
See Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Purported common address: 303 W Third St, Dove Creek, CO 81324.
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, 02/04/2026, at 409 North Main St. Dove Creek, CO 81324, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust , plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 12/10/2025
Last Publication 01/07/2026
Name of Publication Cortez Journal
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/07/2025
Taylor Funk, Public Trustee in and for the County of Dolores, State of Colorado
By: Taylor Funk, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Lisa K. Shimel #13466
Otteson Shapiro LLP 7979 E. Tufts Avenue, Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80237 (720) 488-0220
Attorney File # 3506-002
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.
EXHIBIT A
(Real Property)
Lots 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, 21 and 22 Block 4 and Lots 7 and 8, Block 5, MCGEE ADDITION to the Town of Dove Creek, according to the plat thereof filed for record in the office of the Dolores County Clerk and Recorder.
Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, all water and riparian rights, wells, ditches, reservoirs and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future be part of the real estate described (all referred to as Property).
Commonly known as: 303 W Third St, Dove Creek, Colorado 81324
Published in The Journal December 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2025 and January 7, 2026

32147
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 19-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 7, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Montezuma records.
Original Grantor(s): Luis Hernandez
Original Beneficiary(ies): United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service, United States Department of Agriculture
Date of Deed of Trust: June 29, 2012
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 12, 2012
Recording Information at Reception No: 583759
Original Principal Amount: $142,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $130,720.43
Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 16, Block 9, SAN JUAN PARK ADDITION, according to the plat thereof filed for record November 17, 1959 in Book 8 at Page 47.


Also known by street and number as: 1510 Mesa Verde Street, Cortez, CO 81321

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, AT 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN, SUITE 2, CORTEZ, CO 81321, 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.
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.

First Publication: December 10, 2025
Last Publication: January 7, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: October 7, 2025
Ellen Black, Public Trustee in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Ellen Black

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC, Heather L. Deere, #28597, 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone (303) 274-0155, Attorney File #CO24567
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.
Published in The Journal December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025 and January 7, 2026

32172
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF CORTEZ

Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on or about January 2, 2026, on a contract dated August 14, 2025, between the City of Cortez and Ramco Developments, L.L.C., 21991 Road P, Cortez, CO 81321, for Phase I of the 2025 Montezuma-Sligo Drainage Improvements.
All persons, companies, or corporations that have furnished labor, materials, supplies, or services used by Ramco Developments in connection with said contract, and whose claim has not been paid by the contractor shall, on or before the 29th day of December 2025, file with the City of Cortez, City Clerk’s Office, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, CO 81321, a certified statement of the amount due. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such settlement will relieve the City of Cortez from any and all liability for such claim.
Published in The Journal December 10, 17 and 24, 2025

32176
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Gladys L. Lipscomb, Deceased
Case Number 25PR59
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Montezuma County, Colorado on or before April 10, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kathryn L. Orr
1804 Rampart St.
Cortez, CO 81321
Published in The Journal December 10, 17 and 24, 2025

32177
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR TREASURER'S DEED
TD.2025.007

To all current occupants, owners, parties of interest, and to all others listed on the mailing list on file at the Treasurer’s Office:
You are hereby notified that on November 3rd, 2022, the Treasurer of Dolores County, Colorado, sold a tax lien on the following property at public sale to RICHARD MCCLELLAN, “COP HOLDER”:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
DC LARRANCE ADD LTS 24, 25, & N. 15 FT LT 26 BLK 4
B-65 P-382, 383, 594 B-105 P-524 B-114 P-304
B-126 P-318 B-181 P-402 B-294 P-319 (DC)
B-295 P-295, 296 (LTRS) B-295 P-297, 298, 364 (DC)
B-301 P-372 (PA) B-303 P-311 (DC)
B-324 P-495 (WD) B-351 P-229 (W) B-367 P-26 (DC)
B-372 P-384 (LTRS) 164991 (PR D) 166243 (QC) 171232 (QC)

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 412 N. Colorado Ave., Dove Creek, CO 81324
A Certificate of Purchase was issued to the COP HOLDER for unpaid property taxes for the year 2021. The property was assessed in the name of CHURCH OF THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, “PROPERTY OWNER”.
On October 14th, 2025, RICHARD MCCLELLAN, “LAWFUL HOLDER”, aka the current certificate holder, filed an Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer’s Deed (COO), under C.R.S. 39-11.5-101.
NOTICE: The property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026, at the Dolores County Courthouse, Colorado. The sale will include the real estate and all interests held by the Lawful Holder, along with applicable fees, costs, and legal charges.
Publication is required; the notice will be published as follows:
• First Publication: December 10, 2025
• Second Publication: December 17, 2025
• Last Publication: December 24, 2025
• Published in: CORTEZ JOURNAL
You may track the Public Auction date on the Treasurer’s website:
www.dolocnty.colorado.gov/treasurer

The property may be redeemed at any time before the actual public auction.
Dated: December 10th, 2025
Published in The Journal December 10, 17 and 24, 2025




FOR THE DOLORES COUNTY TREASURER
409 N. Main St. / P.O. Box 421
Dove Creek. CO. 81324
(970)677-2386
treasurer@dolorescountyCO.gov

32178
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR TREASURER'S DEED
TD.2025.012
To all current occupants, owners, parties of interest, and to all others listed on the mailing list on file at the Treasurer’s Office:
You are hereby notified that on November 3rd, 2022, the Treasurer of Dolores County, Colorado, sold a tax lien on the following property at public sale to TERRY MOORES, “COP HOLDER”:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
17-4803-023-00-005
LT 5 2-41-20 31.25 A. – M.R.
B-72 P-193 B-90 P-511,513

PROPERTY ADDRESS: TBD Road C, Dove Creek, CO 81324
A Certificate of Purchase was issued to the COP HOLDER for unpaid property taxes for the year 2021. The property was assessed in the name of LISLE G. & E. GORDON ADAMS, “PROPERTY OWNER”.
On October 14th, 2025, TERRY MOORES, “LAWFUL HOLDER”, aka the current certificate holder, filed an Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer’s Deed (COO), under C.R.S. 39-11.5-101.
NOTICE: The property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026, at the Dolores County Courthouse, Colorado. The sale will include the real estate and all interests held by the Lawful Holder, along with applicable fees, costs, and legal charges.
Publication is required; the notice will be published as follows:
• First Publication: December 10, 2025
• Second Publication: December 17, 2025
• Last Publication: December 24, 2025
• Published in: CORTEZ JOURNAL

You may track the Public Auction date on the Treasurer’s website:
www.dolocnty.colorado.gov/treasurer

The property may be redeemed at any time before the actual public auction.
Dated: December 10th, 2025

FOR THE DOLORES COUNTY TREASURER
409 N. Main St. / P.O. Box 421
Dove Creek. CO. 81324
(970)677-2386
treasurer@dolorescountyCO.gov
Published in the Journal December 10, 17, 24and 2025

32201
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS


Sealed bids for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez will be received by the General Services Director, City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, Colorado 81321, until 3:00 P.M., on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.

The project scope described in this Advertisement for Bids involves providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to remove three existing underground unleaded tanks and three fuel dispensers. Soil samples shall be collected and a tank closure report submitted in compliance with state and federal regulations. This work will be done in the Upper Yard at the City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO 81321.
In addition, the project includes installing new solenoid valves and fuel meters on dispensers at the Golf Course Maintenance Building, the Parks Maintenance Building, and at the Cortez Airport.

Bids shall be submitted in writing and signed by the vendor or its duly authorized agent. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes and marked on the outside with “Bid: 2026 Service Center Upper Yard Fuel Delivery System Decommission” and with the vendor’s name.

The City of Cortez reserves the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding a bid. The City of Cortez also reserves the right to accept any bid, in whole or in part, and to reject any or all bids if it be deemed in the best interest of the City to do so.
Published in The Journal December 10, 17 and 24, 2025

32267
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Bradley Shane Moore . Deceased Case Number 2025PR30066

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Montezuma County. Colorado on or before 04/09/2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

The Reynolds Law Group
1099 Main Ave., Ste. 318
Durango, CO 81301

Published in The Journal
December 10, 17, 24, 2025

31956
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2025-03
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 30, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Dolores records.
Original Grantor(s) Timothy Michael Meyer and Shelley J Poole
Original Beneficiary(ies) Four Corners Community Bank
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Four Corners Community Bank
Date of Deed of Trust September 24, 2018
County of Recording Dolores
Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 24, 2018
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 168165
Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 14, 2019
Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 169191
Original Principal Amount $150,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $138,272.45
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due under the terms of the Debt, failure to pay ad valorem real estate taxes when due, the existence of subordinate liens on the Real Property without Holder's consent, defaults under other agreements with Holder, and failure to comply with other obligations secured by the Trust Deed.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
See Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof
Purported common address: 315 W. HWY 491, 322 W. 4th St., Dove Creek, CO 81324.
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, 01/21/2026, at 409 North Main St. Dove Creek, CO 81324, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust , plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 11/26/2025
Last Publication 12/24/2025
Name of Publication Cortez Journal
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 09/30/2025
Taylor Funk, Public Trustee in and for the County of Dolores, State of Colorado
By: Taylor Funk, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Lisa K. Shimel #13466
Otteson Shapiro LLP 7979 E. Tufts Avenue, Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80237 (720) 488-0220
Attorney File # 3506-004
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.

EXHIBIT A
(Real Property)
Tract I:
All of Lots 16 and 17 and Lots 18, 19 and 20 Lying South of U.S. Highway 491, all in Block 1 McGee Addition to the Town of Dove Creek, according to the plat thereof filed for record October 1, 1930 as Reception Number 33284 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder.
Tract II:
A Tract of Land in Tract 12, Block 5 of the Edith Butt and P.R. Butt Addition to the Town of Dove Creek, according to the plat thereof filed for record July 10, 1939 in Book 1 at Page 12 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the SE Corner of said Tract 12; Thence West a distance of 100 feet to the True Point of Beginning; Thence, North a distance of 100 feet; Thence, West a distance of 50 feet; Thence, South a distance of 100 feet; Thence, East a distance of 50 feet to the true point of beginning.
Tract III:
A tract of land contained in Tract 15 of the P.R Butt Addition to the Town of Dove Creek as designated by a resurvey, and according to correction deed made June 18 1947 and recorded Book 57 at Page 430 in the office of the Dolores County Clerk and Recorder, located in the SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 36 Township 41 North, Range 19 W., N.M.P.M., Town of Dove Creek CO being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the SE corner of the tract described herein, a point from which the Morcan Monument located at the intersection of 4th Street and Pine Street bears S 00°14'05" E 30.00 feet and N 89°51 '54" East distance of 282.00 feet;
Thence, N 00°14'05" W a distance of 208.00 feet to the NE corner of the tract described herein;
Thence, S 89°51'54" W a distance of 66.00 feet to the NW corner of the tract described herein;
Thence, S 00°14'05" W a distance of208.00 feet to the SW corner of the tract described herein;
Thence, N 89°51 '54" East distance of 66.00 feet back to the Point of Beginning.
Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, including timber to be cut now or at any time in the future, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, all water and riparian rights, wells, ditches, reservoirs and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future, be part of the real estate described (all referred to as Property).
Commonly known as: 315 W. HWY 491,210 W. 4th St., 322 W. 4th St., Dove Creek, Colorado 81324
EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING WHICH HAVE BEEN RELEASED AND ARE NOT BEING
FORECLOSED UPON:
Pursuant to Partial Release dated March 20, 2020 and recorded on March 25, 2020 at Reception No. 169469 in the real property records of the Clerk and Recorder for Dolores County, State of Colorado:
A Tract of Land in Tract 12, Block 5 of the Edith Butt and P.R. Butt Addition to the Town of Dove Creek, according to the plat thereof filed for record July 10, 1939 in Book 1 at Page 12 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the SE Corner of said Tract 12; Thence West a distance of 100 feet to the True Point of Beginning; Thence, North a distance of 100 feet; Thence, West a distance of 50 feet; Thence, South a distance of 100 feet; Thence, East a distance of 50 feet to the true point of beginning.
THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED ON IS NOW DESCRIBED AS:
Tract I:
All of Lots 16 and 17 and Lots 18, 19 and 20 Lying South of U.S. Highway 491, all in Block I McGee Addition to the Town of Dove Creek, according to the plat thereof filed for record October 1, 1930 as Reception Number 33284 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder.
Tract III:
A tract of land contained in Tract 15 of the P.R Butt Addition to the Town of Dove Creek as designated by a resurvey, and according to correction deed made June 18 1947 and recorded Book 57 at Page 430 in the office of the Dolores County Clerk and Recorder, located in the SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 36 Township 41 North, Range 19 W., N.M.P.M., Town of Dove Creek CO being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the SE corner of the tract described herein, a point from which the Morcan Monument located at the intersection of 4th Street and Pine Street bears S 00°14'05" E 30.00 feet and N 89°51 '54" East distance of 282.00 feet;
Thence, N 00°14'05" W a distance of 208.00 feet to the NE corner of the tract described herein;
Thence, S 89°51'54" W a distance of 66.00 feet to the NW corner of the tract described herein;
Thence, S 00°14'05" W a distance of208.00 feet to the SW corner of the tract described herein;
Thence, N 89°51 '54" East distance of 66.00 feet back to the Point of Beginning.
Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, including timber to be cut now or at any time in the future, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, all water and riparian rights, wells, ditches, reservoirs and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future, be part of the real estate described (all referred to as Property).
Commonly known as: 315 W. HWY 491 and 322 W. 4th St., Dove Creek, Colorado 81324
Published in The Journal November 26, and December 3, 12, 17 and 24, 2025

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COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2025-04
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 2, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Dolores records.
Original Grantor(s) Timothy M. Meyer and Shelley J. Poole
Original Beneficiary(ies) Four Corners Community Bank
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Four Corners Community Bank
Date of Deed of Trust December 27, 2018
County of Recording Dolores
Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 27, 2018
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 168405
Original Principal Amount $400,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $417,038.39
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due under the terms of the Debt, failure to pay ad valorem real estate taxes, the existence of subordinate liens on the Real Properly without Holder's consent, defaults under other agreements with Holder, and failure to comply with other obligations secured by the Trust Deed.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
See Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof
Purported common address: 419 W. HWY 491, Dove Creek, CO 81324.
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, 01/21/2026, at 409 North Main St. Dove Creek, CO 81324, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust , plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 11/26/2025
Last Publication 12/24/2025
Name of Publication Cortez Journal
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 10/02/2025
Taylor Funk, Public Trustee in and for the County of Dolores, State of Colorado
By: Taylor Funk, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Lisa K. Shimel #13466
Otteson Shapiro LLP 7979 E. Tufts Avenue, Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80237 (720) 488-0220
Attorney File # 3506-005
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.
EXHIBIT A
(Real Property)
A tract of land in Section 36, Township 41 North, Range 19 West, N.M.P.M., being more
particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a concrete monument, which is located 1987.00 feet West of and 30.00 feet
North of the Southeast Corner of said Section 36;
THENCE West from this concrete monument along the North right of way line of 4th Street a distance of 459.60 feet to a concrete monument;
North a distance of 191.80 feet to a concrete monument, which is located on the South right of way line of U.S. Highway No. 160 (666);
on a bearing of South 68° 07' 00" East along the South right of way line a distance of 511.00 feet to the intersection of this line with the North right of way line of 4th Street;
on a bearing of West along the North right of way line of 4th Street a distance of 15.00 feet to
conncrete monument, the point of beginning.
Said tract is part of Block 6 in Weber Addition to the Town of Dove Creek, Dolores County, Colorado.
Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, including timber to be cut now or at any time in the future, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, all water and riparian rights, wells, ditches, reservoirs and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future, be part of the real estate described (all referred to as Property).
Commonly known as: 419 W. HWY 491, Dove Creek, Colorado 81324.
Published in The Journal November 26 and December 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2025