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

HAPPENING NOW DOWNTOWN CORTEZ
FESTIVAL OF WREATHS
Cortez Chamber of Commerce
20 E. Main
See the locally sponsored beautiful wreaths & gift baskets.
Enjoy family-friendly activities!
Bid online for wreaths.
Ends Dec. 7th 5pm
To benefit Our Own Lives

Be an angel to local children this Christmas.
Visit our
ANGEL TREE
after Dec. 1
at The Journal,
20 West Main, Cortez.
(Chamber of Commerce)
Info: 970-564-6026
In conjunction with the
Pinon Project’s
Christmas for Kids program.

FOR PETS' SAKE
HUMANE SOCIETY
Will Pay HALF of the Cost
to Spay/Neuter Your Pets!
NOW is the time to take
advantage of our 50/50 Deal
to help you "fix" your cats,
dogs, puppies and kittens.
Don’t delay, call today!
(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

32059
SUMMONS
THE PEOPLE OF THE
STATE OF COLOADO

In the Interest of:
JASMIN ARELLANO and JENNIFER ARELLANO
Children, and concerning

JOSE ARELLANO-GARCIA, Respondent.
Case Number: 2024JV19

To: JOSE ARELLANO-GARCIA:
You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the children, Jasmin Arellano and Jennifer Arellano, are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in paragraph 6 of the said Verified Petition in Dependency and Neglect.
An advisement hearing has been set for 3:00 p.m. on January 14, 2026, in the Montezuma County District Court, 865 North Park Street, Cortez, Colorado 81321.
Your presence before this Court is required to defend against the claims in this petition.
IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED.
You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You have the right to a hearing before a judge in all stages of this proceeding, with the exception of detention hearings held pursuant to C.R.S. §19-3-403(6). You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing or, if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your child/children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child legal relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.
This summons is being initiated by the Montezuma County Department of Social Services through its Assistant County Attorney.

Gus Maxwell, Reg. #61997
Assistant Montezuma County Attorney
109 West Main, Room 135
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Phone: (970) 529-6540
Fax: (970)564-4162
Dated: November 25, 2025

Published in The Journal
December 3, 2025

32070
ORDINANCE NO. 1352
SERIES 2025

An ordinance approving revisions to the Land Use Code to add a
New section 3.07, “Incentives”, and to add three new definitions to
Chapter 2 “Affordable Housing -For Sale”, “Affordable Housing -
For rent”, and “Area Median Income”.

Ordinance No. 1352, Series 2025, was approved on second and final reading on November 25, 2025. A complete copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez.

Published in The Journal
December 3, 2025

32071
ORDINANCE NO. 1349
SERIES 2025

An ordinance approving revisions to the Cortez Land Use Code regarding nonconforming uses, enforcement and penalties, definition of affordable housing, nonresidential dimensional standards, schedule of use regulations, ADU standards dwelling mixed use standards, outdoor recreation, flea market standards, subdivision applicability, parking location and design standards, sign measurements, application procedures, application completeness review, application review, public noticing table, appeals, minor deviations and exceptions, and reimbursement agreements.

Ordinance No. 1349, Series 2025, was approved on second and final reading on November 25, 2025. A complete copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez.

Published in The Journal
December 3, 2025

32108
REQUEST FOR QUOTES

PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL, DESIGN, AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR OFFICE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING RENOVATION

Sealed quotes for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez will be received at the Office of the General Services Director, City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, Colorado 81321, until 3:00 P.M. MST, on Monday, December 29, 2025, at which time quotes will be publicly opened and read.

SCOPE OF WORK: The City is seeking an Architectural/Engineering team to provide a facility assessment and corresponding engineer’s opinion of probable cost (EOPC) for the existing Empire Electric Association office building with two possible use cases: (1) to house City administration or (2) for use as the City’s Police Department. In the facility assessment, the vendor shall include the necessary facility upgrades in their probable costs. These improvements are likely to include: new partitioning and finishes, upgrading the HVAC system, modifying electrical framework, reroofing the building, enhancing the security features, and updating access control based on the new layout. The building is located at 801 North Broadway, Cortez.

A minimum of one (1) hard copy and one (1) USB drive shall be submitted in writing and signed by the vendor or its duly authorized agent. Quotes shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, and marked on the outside with “City of Cortez EEA Building-Proposal for Professional Services,” and with the vendor’s name.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to waive any informality and minor irregularities in responses, and to accept the response deemed to be in the best interest of the City.
Published in The Journal December 3 and 10, 2025

32110
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF CORTEZ

Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on or about December 30, 2025, on a contract dated October 20, 2025, between the City of Cortez and Hornet Fence LLC, 7201 East Main Street, Farmington, NM 87402, for the 2025 Airport North Hangar Perimeter Fence and Emergency Gate Replacement Project.
All persons, companies, or corporations that have furnished labor, materials, supplies, or services used by Hornet Fence LLC in connection with said contract, and whose claim has not been paid by the contractor shall, on or before the 26th 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 3, 10 and 17, 2025

32114
Notice is hereby given the proposed budget for the year 2026 of the Sylvan Cemetery District is on file 14033 Road CC , Pleasant View, CO. It is available for inspection. The proposed budget will be considered for adoption by the Board of Directors on Dec 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Any interested elector may inspect and file objections thereto at any time prior to adoption.
Lori Olander
Secretary and Treasure
Sylvan Cemetery District
Published in The Journal December 3, 2025

32124
PUBLIC NOTICE
Southwest Colorado Television Translator Association
2395 Hawkins Street
P.O. Box 1570
Cortez, CO 81321

Notice is given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2026. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Majors & Haley, P.C., 117 N. Park, Cortez, CO, where same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the business meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at the TV District office, 2395 Hawkins Street, Cortez on December 8, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. Any interested elector of the Southwest Colorado Television Translator Association, aka Montezuma-Dolores County Metropolitan Recreation District, may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior of the final adoption of the budget.
Published in The Journal December 3, 2025

32125
Dove Creek Fire Protection District
Dolores County, Colorado
Notice of Budget
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board
of Directors for the ensuing year of 2026; a copy of such proposed budget has
been filed in the office of the Dove Creek Fire Protection District, where the same
is open for public inspection, such proposed budget will be considered at a
regular meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at the firehouse on
December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM. Any interest elector of the Dove Creek Fire
Protection District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any
objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
Published in The Journal December 3, 2025

32126
LEGAL NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO OBJECT
USDA FOREST SERVICE
SAN JUAN NATIONAL FOREST, DOLORES RANGER DISTRICT
DOLORES PRESCRIBED FIRE PINE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
The USDA Forest Service has prepared a supplemental environmental assessment (SEA) and draft decision notice and finding of no significant impact (DN/FONSI) for the Dolores Prescribed Fire Pine Ecosystem Restoration Project. The proposed action is to be located on the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest. The 240,000-acre project area encompasses the Dolores District ponderosa pine zone, which stretches from approximately the northwest corner of “The Glade” to the southeast corner of Haycamp Mesa. The Responsible Official for this decision is Nick Mustoe, Dolores District Ranger.
The Responsible Official is planning to implement Alternative 2, which proposes to authorize the use of bladed equipment for the creation of control lines on unit boundaries to supplement already authorized methods of control line construction.
The SEA and draft DN/FONSI for the Dolores Prescribed Fire Pine Ecosystem Restoration Project are available on the San Juan National Forest Website: This document is also available upon request at the Dolores Ranger District office, 29211 Highway 184 Dolores, CO 81323. Additional information regarding this proposed action can be obtained from Nick Mustoe, Dolores District Ranger, at 970-882-6834 or by e-mail at nicholas.mustoe@usda.gov.
The Dolores Prescribed Fire Pine Ecosystem Restoration Project is an activity implementing a land management plan. This activity is subject to pre-decisional objection under subparts A and B of 36 CFR Part 218.
Objections, including attachments, must be filed with the appropriate reviewing officer within 45 calendar days following publication of this notice in The Journal, the newspaper of record. The publication date in the newspaper of record is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an objection. Objectors should not rely upon dates or timeframe information provided by any other source. It is the objector’s responsibility to ensure timely filing of a written objection with the reviewing officer pursuant to 36 CFR 218.9.
Objections will only be accepted from those who have previously submitted specific written comments regarding the proposed project during scoping or other designated opportunities for public comment in accordance with 36 CFR 218.5(a). Issues raised in objections must be based on previously submitted timely, specific written comments regarding the proposed project unless the issue is based on new information arising after the designated comment opportunities.
The objection must contain the minimum content requirements specified in 36 CFR 218.8(d) and incorporation of documents by reference is permitted only as provided in 36 CFR 218.8(b). Objections that do not adhere to these requirements make review of an objection difficult and are conditions under which the reviewing officer may set aside an objection pursuant to 36 CFR 218.10. All eligible objections are available for public inspection.
Submit objections to the Responsible Official, Nick Mustoe, Dolores District Ranger, by one of the following methods in order to be considered when making the final decision: electronic (preferred): https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public//CommentInput?Project=67441, mail: 29211 Highway 184 Dolores, CO 81323; email: nicholas.mustoe@usda.gov , facsimile (please coordinate with Responsible Official prior to submitting objection via facsimile): 970-882-6841; or hand delivered. Office hours, for those who wish to hand deliver their comments, are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday (except Federal holidays). Acceptable formats for electronic comments are text or html e-mail, Adobe portable document format, and formats viewable in Microsoft Office applications.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Published in The Journal December 3, 2025

32132
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Electronic proposals for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez, Colorado will be received by the Director of Community and Economic Development, City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue Cortez, Colorado 81321, until 11:00 AM, on Friday, December 19, 2025, at which time proposals will be publicly opened and read.

In order to help the City achieve its affordable housing goals as established through Proposition 123, the City is requesting proposals from qualified consultants for the contract position of Affordable and Workforce Housing Coordinator to implement the City’s Housing Action Plan, assess and implement a system to expedite the development review process for Affordable and Workforce Housing projects, and generally advance housing and Proposition 123 goals in Cortez (the “Project”). The Housing Coordinator is a grant-funded consultancy position, from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027. An office for the consultant will be provided at City Hall.

An electronic copy of the proposal, titled #PB-RFP-HC shall be submitted through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS) portal at and be received no later than 11:00 AM on Friday, December 19, 2025.

The City of Cortez reserves the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding a proposal. The City of Cortez reserves the right to accept any proposal, in whole or in part, and to reject any or all proposals if it be deemed in the best interest of the City to do so.
Published in The Journal December 3, 10 and 17, 2025

32139
Fairview Cemetery District
Montezuma County, Colorado

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2026; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed at the office of Majors and Haley PC at 117 N Park in Cortez, Colorado, where the said budget is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Fairview Cemetery Board of Directors to be held at the home of Kami Oliver at 19980 Road 15 in Yellow Jacket, Colorado, on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Any interested elector of the Fairview Cemetery District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
Published in The Journal December 3 and 10, 2025

32112
Notice is hereby given that there will be an annual budget meeting of the board of directors of the Lewis Cemetery District. The meeting will be held Saturday, December 6th, at 1:00 pm at 18740 Road V. Any taxpayer residing within the Lewis Cemetery District may at any time prior to or during said meeting review the budget and register any suggestions, concerns, or objections to the board.
Published in The Journal December 3, 2025

31913
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS – LANDSCAPING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
The Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma is accepting bids for landscaping, mowing, and sprinkler maintenance for the 2025–2026 winter season.
Bid specifications may be obtained from the Maintenance Supervisor on 12/10/2025. Sealed bids, clearly marked “Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance,” must be submitted to the Housing Authority office by December 29th by 4:00pm.
All bidders must meet insurance and equipment requirements as stated in the specifications. The Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to award the contract in their best interest.
For more information, contact Waylon Blackie at wblackie@mc-ha.org
Published in The Journal
Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 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

31958
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.

31972
Notice is hereby given that on or after December 4, 2025 4:00 pm, the personal property located in the following storage units at All-In Storage 6819 Road 24 Cortez CO 970 799 5869, will be disposed of by the management. All past due amounts must be paid in full by cash or cashier’s check/money order prior to December 4, 2025 at 4:00 pm to avoid disposal of the property.
Unit # 42, Cameron Wilson Cortez, CO 81321
Published in The Journal
Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, 2025

31973
The household goods/personal belongings
of Heather Evans,
last known address
555 N Corona St.
Denver, CO 80218,
and, Joy Wurth,
last known address
1725 32nd Street
Evans, CO 80620
And, Damien Davenport,
last known address
120 Square H Road
Edgewood, NM 87015
and, Mark McLauglin
1 Valley 1 Peak,
last known address
234 N Chestnut
Cortez, CO 81321
and, Rebecca Jumbo,
last known address
423 S Madison st unit b
Cortez, CO 81321
At Doodad Storage,
1790 Industrial Rd., and
85 N. Henry St.
Cortez, CO 81321.
shall be disposed of or sold
by the management, at their
discretion unless the amount
owed is paid in full by cash or
money order by December 4, 2025.
Published in The Journal
Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, 2025

32002
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
2025 Preferred Contractor Service Agreement
Project # GS – PCSA – 25 – 05
Sealed bids for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez, Colorado will be received at the Office of the General Services Director, City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, Colorado, 81321, until 3:00 P.M. MDT, on Friday, December 19, 2025, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.
Scope of Work: The City of Cortez is soliciting Requests for qualifications and experience from local contractors for on-call services. The various services sought are those of certified electrical, plumbing, HVAC, arborist, and commercial roofing services. Services to be provided may include, but are not limited to, planned projects under $2000.00, consultation, risk assessment, and emergency and on call services. While a firm may submit qualifications for one or multiple service applications, each bid submission and bid form must be in a separate envelope. The City is seeking to enter into a preferred contractor agreement with the contractor/firm selected through this solicitation. Selection will be based on an evaluation of factors including recent experience, similar experience to that required by the City, background, capacity to meet the City’s needs, quality of previous public contractor projects undertaken, familiarity with the City facilities, and the cost (per hour) of the services being offered. This preferred contractor agreement is a legal business agreement that will outline the terms and conditions between the City and the selected contractor that will be primarily used for the specified services. This exclusivity will allow City to receive benefits such as discounted rates while the contractor is given security with consistent work with the City.
Bids shall be submitted in writing and signed by the bidder or its duly authorized agent. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, and marked on the outside with “BID: 2025 Preferred Contractor Service Agreement/bid type,” and with the bidder'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 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
Nov. 26, Dec. 3, and 10, 2025

32039
NOTICE OF BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget will be submitted to the Mancos Public Library District Board for the ensuing year of 2026; a copy of such proposed budget is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Mancos Public Library District Board to be held at 211 West First Street, Mancos, CO on December 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Any interested elector of the Mancos Public Library District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Published in The Journal
Nov. 26, and Dec. 3, 2025

31764
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 13-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On June 3, 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 (Borrower): Mary L Day
Original Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2018-2
Date of Deed of Trust: 9/7/2005
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 9/12/2005
Recording Information at Reception No: 534539
Original Principal Amount: $100,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $76,616.59
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described above, declares that the covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. Therefore, the holder of the Evidence of Debt has elected to accelerate the entire indebtedness.
The real property being foreclosed is all of the property encumbered by said Deed of Trust and is described as follows:

THE SE1/4SE1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M.

LESS AND EXCEPT A TRACT OF LAND IN THE SE1/4SE1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M., BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PLOT, A 1/2 INCH DIA. R.B. SET IN GROUND, WHENCE THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 36, BEARS SOUTH 2° 22’ EAST A DISTANCE OF 840.4 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 89° 42’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 435.6 FEET TO A POINT, A 1/2 INCH DIA. R.B. SET IN GROUND;
THENCE NORTH 2° 10’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 500 FEET TO A POINT ON THE 1/16 FENCELINE, A 1/2 INCH DIA. R.B. SET IN GROUND;
THENCE SOUTH 89° 42’ EAST A DISTANCE OF 435.6 FEET ALONG THE 1/16 FENCELINE TO A CORNER POST ON THE WEST SIDE OF COUNTY LANE;
THENCE SOUTH 2° 10’ EAST A DISTANCE OF 500.0 FEET, MORE OR LESS, ALONG THE FENCELINE, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT A TRACT OF LAND IN THE SE1/4SE1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M., BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 36, BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE TRACT DESCRIBED HEREIN;
THENCE NORTH 89° 47’ 43” WEST A DISTANCE OF 323.50 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 02° 12’ 01” WEST A DISTANCE OF 839.96 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 89° 56’ 27” EAST A DISTANCE OF 323.50 FEET, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF BOOK 527 AT PAGE 411;
THENCE SOUTH 02° 11’ 48” EAST A DISTANCE OF 841.45 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
and is also known by street and number as 26843 Road P, Dolores, CO 81323

THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
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, JANUARY 14, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN STREET, 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: November 19, 2025
Last Publication: December 17, 2025
Publication: The Journal

Date: June 3, 2025
Ellen Black, Public Trustee, Montezuma County, State of Colorado
/s/ Ellen Black

Attorney for Current Holder of the Evidence of Debt: McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, Ilene Dell’Acqua, Atty. Reg. #31755, 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 Phone (877) 369-6122, Ext. 1903, Attorney File # CO-25-1006810-LL
Published in The Journal November 19, 26 and December 3, 10, 17, 2025.

31772
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 18-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 17, 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): Douglas J Losing
Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Bank of America, N.A.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: May 29, 2009
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 29, 2009
Recording Information at Reception No: 563978
Original Principal Amount: $89,700.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $57,165.88
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 BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Lots 3 and 4, Block 53, TOWN OF CORTEZ AND CHAMBERLIN`S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CORTEZ, according to the plat thereof filed for record August 20, 1890 in Plat Book 3 at Page 36.

Which has the address of: 209 S Chestnut St, Cortez, CO 81321-3533

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

THEREFORE, the undersigned Public Trustee will, AT 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, January 14, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 2, CORTEZ, CO 81321, sell the property described above, at public auction to the highest bidder who has submitted bid funds to the undersigned Public Trustee as specified by C.R.S. §38-38-106(7), to pay the Debt and certain other sums, all as provided by applicable law and the Deed of Trust, and will deliver to the purchaser a certificate of purchase 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: November 19, 2025
Last Publication: December 17, 2025
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: September 17, 2025

Ellen Black, Public Trustee of Montezuma County, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Ellen Black


The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C.-CO, 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202,
Phone: 720-259-6710, Attorney File #: 25CO00531-1

Published in The Journal November 19, 26 and December 3, 10, 17, 2025

31706
PUBLIC NOTICE
AMENDED COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 12-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 19, 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): JOE BENSON AND JO ANNA BENSON
Original Beneficiary(ies): LARRY N. PHILLIPS AND DIANE M. PHILLIPS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LARRY N. PHILLIPS AND DIANE M. PHILLIPS
Date of Deed of Trust: SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Recording Information at Reception No.: 619217
Original Principal Amount: $618,800.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $699,758.99
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: Default in payments and other violations of Deed of Trust covenants.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

A tract of land in the S1/2SW1/4 of Section 29, Township 37 North, Range 16 West, N.M.P.M., being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at the Southwest Corner of said Section 29;
Thence North 00° 04' 08" East a distance of 1347.17 feet along the West line of said Section 29 to the North line of the S1/2SW1/4 of said Section 29;
Thence South 89° 07' 12" East a distance of 1342.02 feet along the North line of the S1/2SWl/4 of said Section 29 to the West right of way line of U.S. Highway 491;
Thence South 21°14' 00" East a distance of 1456.58 feet along the West right of way line of U.S. Highway 491 to the South line of said Section 29;
Thence North 89°02'47" West a distance of 1871.26 feet along the South line of said Section 29 to the point of beginning.

Also known by street and number as: 15248 Road 22, Dolores, CO 81323

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, DECEMBER 31, 2025 AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 W. MAIN STREET, 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: November 12, 2025
Last Publication: December 10, 2025
Newspaper: The Journal
Number of Clips: 5

DATE: MAY 19, 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:
Keenen D. Lovett, #47178, Kelly R. McCabe, P.C., 22 E. Main St., Cortez, CO 81321
970-565-7209 Attorney File# 6394
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 November 12, 19, 26, and December 3, 10, 2025.