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.

Free 2 beautiful adult Newfoundland dogs, male & female. Call 970-799-2020

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 - WINTER SPECIAL -  Dry, PINE, split. $200 per cord. ASPEN $225 per cord. Free local delivery. 970-560-0037 970-570-3254 

WATER TAPS FOR SALE. Montezuma Water charges $12,500. I'm selling for $11,000. Carol 970-749-1900.

2 HOUSES FOR RENT in Cortez, available Feb. 1. 2 BR 1 BA, WD hookups, 1-year lease. Pets negotiable. 321 S. Ash and 521 N. Elm. 970-799-3408

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

Bishop Air Colorado
Heating & Cooling
Sales, Service, Installation
Commercial l& Residential
Specializing in Ductless Mini Split Systems
970-882-8859

Rough cut, boards, beams, slabs, firewood and....
2302 S. Broadway, Cortez
970-529-6784

33316
January 22, 2026

Request For Proposals For OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE / DESIGN / CONSTRUCTION

The Montezuma County Hospital District (MCHD) is the Owner of the Southwest Memorial Hospital located in Cortez, Colorado. Southwest Memorial Hospital (Hospital) is operated by Southwest Health System, Inc. (SHS) under a Lease Agreement with MCHD. MCHD is requesting proposals for an Owner’s Representative (OR) for MCHD’s 2026-2028 Community Microgrid Project (Phase 1), the “Project”, will provide battery energy storage, peak hour energy usage, and resilience to power outages for the Hospital. Services to be provided by the OR include project design, general oversight of the installation of the batteries, coordination with moving and replacing the equipment that is in the battery installation location, and coordinating with SHS to ensure the battery installation project run smoothly to minimize interference with daily hospital functions. The project description, scope of services, and proposal requirements are as follows:

Project Description
• To complete drawings, schematic design and plan development as well as construction for the grant-approved phase one project of installing a battery system with microgrid controller on the facility property which will initially be used during peak electricity cost times and at all other times to help decrease the cost of electricity, as well as providing emergency power for the Hospital. This project will require installation of the batteries and all other associated equipment and ensuring the battery system is functionally installed, designed with preliminary planning and preparation for full photo array energy system as phase 2 when secondary funding can be procured. The entire project will be completed with proper coordination and communication with SHS. The project shall be completed in a manner that minimizes interference with and interruptions of daily hospital functions.
MCHD anticipates that $3,281,250 grant funding will be available to MCHD for this project. The funds anticipated will come from various sources, including State and Federal grants. Any contract between MCHD and an OR will be contingent on MCHD securing all expected third-party funding. Design, identification of system installers and installation are expected to take 9-15 months, and as budgets for this scope of work are developed, additional work may be added, for which the OR will be responsible.

Bonds/Insurance
The OR shall be properly bonded and carry sufficient liability insurance which includes coverage for all aspects of OR’s scope including design work and the construction phase that identifies MCHD and SHS as additional insured parties. The OR shall submit a current Certificate of Insurance evidencing the OR’s coverage levels with the proposal.

Scope of Services
In general terms, the scope of services to be provided by the OR includes, but are not limited to the following:
- Upon being retained by MCHD, the OR shall work with the Capital Infrastructure Committee (members of MCHD Board and SHS agents) to coordinate the most efficient timeline and dates to reduce interference of daily hospital functions, finalize design specifics, and identify partners/sub-contractors to conduct the MCHD Community Microgrid Project installation.
- During the Project, the OR shall ensure installation of the batteries is completed in a proper manner which ensures the long-term performance of the battery and energy storage system and to ensure the batteries are installed in a manner to maximize enforcement of all relevant warranties. The OR will coordinate with SHS staff to develop a harmonious relationship between the daily hospital functions and the MCHD Community Microgrid Project installation.
- OR shall oversee the proper removal of any equipment deemed necessary and the installation of all batteries and related energy storage equipment.
- The OR shall attend MCHD Board meetings as requested and keep the Board apprised of project status.
- The OR shall manage the project in a manner to achieve a timely completion.
- The OR shall scrutinize all project payment requests of the sub-contractors to ensure the project is being completed according to the project budget. MCHD and SHS agents will also scrutinize all pay requests of the OR and subcontractors.
- The OR shall assist an appointed MCHD agent in cost reporting to comply with all third-party funding and reimbursements associated with the project.
- OR shall also be obligated to design the MCHD Community Microgrid Project and said design work shall comply with the highest industry standards and all relevant State and Local Laws.

Proposal Requirements
Please provide the following:
• Company description including history.
• Organizational chart and resumes’ for proposed team members. Previous experience working in operating hospital facilities is critical. Proposals must include the resumes of all team members expected to work on behalf of OR in the design aspect of OR’s role as well as the resume for all team members within OR’s company that will be providing oversight of the construction and installation of the MCHD Community Microgrid Project.
• A description of the attributes, processes and experience that differentiates you from other firms.
• Listing of arbitration and litigation your firm has been involved in over the past five years.
• Certificate of Insurance declaration page.
• Must provide a sample contract the OR would desire to utilize in memorializing the relationship with MCHD.

Preliminary Schedule
The District would like the OR to be hired as soon as possible to be a part of the meetings with the contractor and Southwest Health Systems to plan and schedule the project start.

Fee Proposal
- Provide a fee proposal based on the scope of work described above and a total estimated project cost of $3,281,250. The District is flexible on the payment structure and will accept proposals on a pre-construction design and construction phase as a percentage of the overall job cost or an hourly basis. The District will also require a breakout of how the OR will charge for their different roles for the MCHD Community Microgrid Project (role in design and role in construction/install oversight).
Process
Proposals are due by February 13, 2026 at 5:00 pm and should be sent electronically to District Chair, Mr. Brandon Johnson. Proposals should not exceed fifteen (15) single-sided pages. All proposals shall be submitted electronically to: brandon.johnson@montezumahospitalco.gov. Selection of the OR will be based on a combination of factors which, in the Owner’s sole opinion best serve the interests of the project and the Owner based on the integrated project delivery method allowed under Colorado Law. Interviews may be conducted at the discretion of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals for any reason. Selection of the OR will be announced no later than
February 25, 2026 at 5:00 pm. MCHD reserves the right to not hire any company that provides a proposal, or to cancel the project.

Questions
Questions regarding this Request for Proposals should be directed via email to District Board President Brandon Johnson at brandon.johnson@montezumahospitalco.gov. Questions may be submitted until February 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm and will be answered as they are received.

We look forward to receiving your proposal.

Sincerely,
Montezuma County Hospital District

Brandon Johnson
Chairman of the Board
Published in The Journal February 11, 2026

33135
A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
(NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF)
§1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Dove Creek Ambulance District of Dolores County(ies), Colorado.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 5th day of May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 2 directors will be elected to serve 3-year terms and 3 directors will be elected to serve 1-year* terms. Eligible electors of the Dove Creek Ambulance District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):
Jennifer Albin (Designated Election Official)
121 Highway 491 PO Box 664
Dove Creek, CO 81324
970-529-3382
jennialbin71@hotmail.com

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday, February 27 - 9:00 am to 11:00 a.m. and Monday, March 2 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business Friday at 11:00 a.m. on February 27, 2026 (not less than 67 days before the election).
Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday at 11:00 a.m., March 2, 2026 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, May 5, 2026.
/s/ Jennifer Albin
Designated Election Official Signature
Published in The Journal February 4, 2026

33141
September 2025 Montezuma County Payables
Payee Name Invoice GL Account Title Amount
AARMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $192.50
AARMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $192.50
ABC FIRE & SAFETY OPERATING EXPENSES $40.00
AIR RESOURCE SPECIALISTS, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $6,817.67
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTRONICS, INC COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT $30.00
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $208.03
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $318.24
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $900.41
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $972.59
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES GRAVEL $205.82
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES -$1,235.01
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $89.63
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $61.54
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $1,235.01
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $774.82
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSE $1,857.79
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $221.21
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES JAIL $300.40
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $5,481.13
AMERICAN WASTE REMOVAL OPERATING EXPENSES $303.35
ASPHALT SYSTEMS INC SPECIAL ROAD PROJECTS $489,356.75
AT&T ENTERPRISE, LLC POSTAGE $120.12
ATMOS ENERGY CORONER UTILITIES $712.28
ATMOS ENERGY PUBLIC UTILITIES $136.75
AXIS HEALTH SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $25,955.04
AXIS HEALTH SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $24,645.98
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATIONS INC REIMBURSEMENT $653.94
BARBARA SUTHERLAND COST SHARE $52.35
BASIN CO-OP FUEL $5,751.66
BASIN CO-OP FUEL $4,013.72
BASIN CO-OP FUEL $4,284.02
BAYMONT INN & SUITES CORTEZ JUDGES EXPENSES $552.75
BECHTOLT ENGINEERING INC. SPECIAL ROAD PROJECTS $9,547.54
BELT SALVAGE CO. OPERATING EXPENSES $102.40
BIG R OF CORTEZ, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $14.97
BIG R OF CORTEZ, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $78.93
BILLY W SANCHEZ INC. COST SHARE $122.84
BIMBO BAKERIES USA, Inc. FOOD $581.76
BIMBO BAKERIES USA, Inc. FOOD $590.40
BRADY INDUSTRIES OPERATING EXPENSES $137.87
BRADY INDUSTRIES OPERATING EXPENSES $685.28
BROADWAY LABORATORY, LLC. OPERATING EXPENSES $1,234.71
BRUCE A. JOHNSON COST SHARE $188.76
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $225.38
CARTER SMITH DEPUTY PAY $720.00
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $12.50
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $137.50
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $20.28
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $65.00
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $42.50
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $50.00
CATHOLIC HEALTH INTIATIVES COLORADO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $2,100.00
CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT $990.00
CENTURYLINK TELEPHONE $83.13
CENTURYLINK TELEPHONE $158.86
CHARLES GREEN-WORSHUM III MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $1,850.00
CHARLES GREEN-WORSHUM III MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $2,150.00
CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $252.00
CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH ALLIANCE OPERATING EXPENSES $95.00
CHOICE BUILDING SUPPLY OPERATING EXPENSES $16.99
CHOICE BUILDING SUPPLY OPERATING EXPENSE $59.98
CITY OF CORTEZ PUBLIC UTILITIES $314.38
CITY OF CORTEZ COMBINDED COURTS UTILITIES $4,611.99
CIVICPLUS, LLC SOFTWARE $13,026.51
COLORADO ASSESSORS ASSOCIATION MISCELLANEOUS $1,935.00
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF OPERATING EXPENSES $980.00
COMFORT AIR MECHANICAL HVAC UNITS-COUNTY WIDE $22,944.95
CORIN WOLF OPERATING EXPENSES $504.16
CORPORATE BILLING LLC, BRUCKNER'S TRUCK REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $2,070.48
CORTEZ POST OFFICE POSTAGE $5,000.00
CORTEZ SANITATION DISTRICT PUBLIC UTILITIES $50.00
CRAZY DOG WINDOW WASHING MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $2,519.00
CSU ENGAGEMENT & EXTENSION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $8,175.00
DANIEL C. DEBACKER COST SHARE $500.00
DARRELL SALLEE COST SHARE $106.64
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORATION DUST RETARDANT $12,017.31
DISA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $71.23
DOLORES GENERAL STORE OPERATING EXPENSES $5.99
DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $30.00
DUFFORD,WALDECK, MILBURN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $85.00
DUFFORD,WALDECK, MILBURN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $350.80
EDWARD A GRUN COST SHARE $500.00
ELK SPRINGS RANCH HOA COST SHARE $216.75
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC ANNEX 1 UTILITIES $969.33
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $44.63
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $1,915.61
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $1,707.58
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC SHERIFF/Jail UTILITIES $12,305.12
ENTERPRISE FM TRUST DEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL $20,972.45
ENTERPRISE FM TRUST VEHICLE PURCHASE/UPGRADES $2,302.68
ERIN JOHNSON ATTORNEY AT LAW LLC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $840.00
FASTTRACK COMMUNICATIONS INC NETWORK $1,145.00
FISHBONE, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $567.90
FISHER & PHILLIPS, LLP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $2,998.80
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $13.00
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $15.50
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $15.50
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $54.00
FOUR CORNERS WELDING JAIL $48.31
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $176.75
FRANK'S SUPPLY COMPANY, INC MISCELLANEOUS $89.55
FRANK'S SUPPLY COMPANY, INC MISCELLANEOUS $410.70
GEORGE W. DEAVERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $500.00
GRAINGER OPERATING EXPENSES $797.68
GUARDIAN PEST CONTROL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $630.00
HAGER, MATHEW OPERATING EXPENSES $33.36
HAGER, MATHEW OPERATING EXPENSES $170.22
HERNANDEZ, JOHN J. OPERATING EXPENSES $400.00
HILL, LINDA LIANE DUES, TRAINING AND TRAVEL $110.00
HINDMARSH, BRENDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $201.22
HIRSCHMAN, JOCELYN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $500.00
HOOD MORTUARY GENERAL ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT $1,000.00
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $0.00
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $67.05
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $429.50
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $257.59
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $157.30
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $247.99
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $1,369.08
INDUSTRIAL WATER ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $804.00
INTERMOUNTAIN FARMERS ASSOC. OPERATING EXPENSES $11.99
JAK EQUIPMENT SERVICES, LLC REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $439.00
JALU FASTENERS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $66.88
JALU FASTENERS GRAVEL $48.50
JASON M. ARMSTRONG OPERATING EXPENSES $400.00
JAY CRUZAN COST SHARE $119.50
JENKINS, MIKE OPERATING EXPENSES $92.85
JUSTIN CASHMAN COST SHARE $250.00
KASEYA US, LLC COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT $4,561.65
KILGORE COMPANIES LLC ASPHALT -$3,307.50
KILGORE COMPANIES LLC ASPHALT $3,307.50
KRISTYN SPRUELL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $665.00
LEADS ONLINE LLC SOFTWARE $2,793.38
LEONARD, HALEY SAUNDERS OPERATING EXPENSES $100.00
LES SCHWAB GROUP HOLDINGS LLC TIRES $159.92
LJS DENTAL LABORATORY, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $115.00
LOCK, ROBERTA OPERATING EXPENSES $92.51
MALLORYE BANE DUES, TRAINING AND TRAVEL $174.00
MANE SHIPPING POSTAGE $14.44
MARISSA ELIZABETH HURST DEPUTY PAY $137.50
MARLIN LEASING CORPORATION OPERATING EXPENSES -$827.76
MARLIN LEASING CORPORATION OPERATING EXPENSES $827.76
MAXWELL, KATY OPERATING EXPENSES $40.00
MESA COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $6,143.18
MGT OF AMERICA CONSULTING, LLC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $5,900.00
MICHAEL F. ARNALL MD, PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $6,000.00
MICHAEL F. ARNALL MD, PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $12,000.00
MICHAEL JOHN DOYLE OPERATING EXPENSES $200.00
MICHAEL LYNCH OPERATING EXPENSES $400.00
MONTEZUMA COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT OPERATING EXPENSES $71.31
MONTEZUMA COUNTY ROAD FUND VEHICLE EXPENSES $4,875.72
MONTEZUMA COUNTY ROAD FUND VEHICLE EXPENSES $865.39
MONTEZUMA COUNTY SHERIFF OPERATING EXPENSES $1,000.00
MONTEZUMA VALLEY PLUMBING LLC ANNEX 1 OPERATING $12,428.75
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY PUBLIC UTILITIES $134.24
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY PUBLIC UTILITIES $262.33
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY PUBLIC UTILITIES $1,276.20
MOUNTAINLAND SUPPLY COMPANY JAIL $3,958.25
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NaCO) DUES, TRAINING AND TRAVEL $517.00
NETFORCE PC INC TELEPHONE $177.31
NETFORCE PC INC TELEPHONE $177.31
NETFORCE PC INC TELEPHONE $382.41
NETFORCE PC INC OPERATING EXPENSES $794.15
NEVES, DEANNA L OPERATING EXPENSES $142.66
NMS LABS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,035.00
ONE STEP GPS, LLC COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT $540.00
OTAK, INC., A COLORADO CORPORATION TRAIL PROJECT $16,777.17
OTAK, INC., A COLORADO CORPORATION TRAIL PROJECT $22,634.25
PARKER'S WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS, INC OPERATING EXPENSES $147.78
PARKER'S WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS, INC OPERATING EXPENSES $2,111.13
PARTNERS IN PARTS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $55.89
PARTNERS IN PARTS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $177.03
PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY, INC OPERATING EXPENSES $1,125.17
PERSONNEL SAFETY ENTERPRISES OPERATING EXPENSES $419.70
PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE COMPANIES INSURANCE AND BONDS $300.00
PIONEER PRINTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $198.00
PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE $186.54
PLUMBING STORE, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $139.10
POLICE & SHERIFF'S PRESS, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $80.00
POLSINELLI PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $19,559.00
POWER MOTIVE GRAVEL $171.58
PURCHASE POWER POSTAGE $62.68
QUILL CORPORATION OPERATING EXPENSES $50.98
RENT ALL RENTALS INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $1,536.73
RHONDA TAYLOR BETTS MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $2,145.00
RICHARD R. KIRKLAND COST SHARE $0.00
RICHARD STEWART FULTON COST SHARE $31.47
RITA JEANNE CAFFEY REIMBURSEMENT $675.00
ROBERT R. KIRKLAND COST SHARE $154.24
ROBERT OWENS EMERGENCY OPS CENTER $69.00
ROBERT STOCKWELL OPERATING EXPENSES $283.33
ROBERT STOCKWELL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $2,366.66
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FORENSIC SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,717.90
RUSSELL BLAINE BOWERS COST SHARE $56.30
RUTH ANN STOCKWELL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $3,291.00
SAMBA HOLDINGS INC OPERATING EXPENSES $136.66
SAMORA, TOMMY F. COST SHARE $149.14
SANOFI PASTEUR, INC OPERATING EXPENSES $114.45
SANOFI PASTEUR, INC OPERATING EXPENSES $1,859.97
SCOTT MACPHERSON COST SHARE $78.52
SHAMROCK FOOD $4,242.24
SHAMROCK FOOD $4,430.11
SHAW SOLAR SHAW SOLAR PH $40,437.00
SHEEK, CHERYL LYNNE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $350.00
SHRED-IT c/o STERICYCLE, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $60.00
SKY BLUE LAUNDRY, LLC MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $45.00
SKY BLUE LAUNDRY, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $15.00
SLAVEN'S INC. OPERATING EXPENSE $344.18
SLAVEN'S INC. TRANSPORTATION OPERATING $165.90
SLAVEN'S INC. JAIL $1,368.04
SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $30,320.91
SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $4,321.76
SOUTHERN TIRE MART, LLC TIRES $551.60
SOUTHWEST SUNSHINE LLC. OPERATING EXPENSES $458.16
SPRATLEN, JAMES COST SHARE $29.99
STOTZ EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $88.68
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $416.24
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $1,869.80
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. OPERATING EXPENSE $20.68
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. PARTS $3,302.05
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. OPERATING EXPENSES $69.79
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $1,053.31
SUSAN D. KIMMI JUDGES EXPENSES -$50.00
SUSAN D. KIMMI JUDGES EXPENSES $50.00
SYSCO FOOD $3,039.54
SYSCO FOOD $3,775.94
TALLEY, WILLIAM GARET DEPUTY PAY $762.50
TEDDY W. NEERGAARD OPERATING EXPENSES $100.00
THOEDORE ELMORE COST SHARE $52.50
THOMSON REUTERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $606.05
TIERNEY WILSON DUES, TRAINING AND TRAVEL $61.00
TIMEKEEPING SYSTEMS SOFTWARE $6,970.00
T-MOBILE TELEPHONE $667.51
T-MOBILE OPERATING EXPENSES $496.70
T-MOBILE TELEPHONE $3,535.22
TOWN OF MANCOS PUBLIC UTILITIES $119.00
TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $75.00
TRAVELERS OPERATING EXPENSES $500.00
URBAN COUNTRY SERVICES ANNEX 1 OPERATING $195.00
VALUEWEST INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $3,700.00
VERITONE, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $5,000.00
VERITONE, INC. SOFTWARE $5,000.00
VISA OPERATING EXPENSES $47.85
VISA OPERATING EXPENSES $750.65
VISA OPERATING EXPENSES $4,321.47
VISA COMBINDED COURTS OPERATING $5,953.49
VISA PUBLIC OUTREACH $7,342.26
VITAL RECORDS CONTROL OPERATING EXPENSES $109.85
WALMART - CAPITAL ONE OPERATING EXPENSES -$438.98
WALMART - CAPITAL ONE OPERATING EXPENSES $438.98
WALMART - CAPITAL ONE OPERATING EXPENSES $497.43
WEBB CHEVROLET BUICK OF CORTEZ, LLC PARTS $120.23
WEX BANK FUEL $93.87
WEX BANK FUEL $111.71
WEX BANK FUEL $2,689.10
WEX BANK FUEL $7,802.63
WILLIAM F. IVY COST SHARE $49.99
WILLIAMS, SARAH OPERATING EXPENSES $81.00
YANITO, LUTHER OPERATING EXPENSES $172.61
FNBO $450.00
FNBO $63.50
Drug & Alcohol Testing Associates $65.00
Drug & Alcohol Testing Associates $105.00
Montezuma County DSS $403.86
Montezuma County Road Department $79.48
Wex Bank $2,183.62
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE $2.76
Foxster Opco LLC $9,030.00
Montezuma County Road Department $32.50
Montezuma County Road Department $503.83
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. $101.58
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. $130.38
Cascade Water, Coffee Service $38.18
Employee Travel $457.28
Montezuma County Road Department $14.26
Montezuma County DSS $403.86
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE $2.96
Davey Coach Sales, LLC $95,195.00
FNBO $56.23
FNBO $269.49
Montezuma County DSS $403.86
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE $8.62
Shamrock Foods Company $3,303.74
Amazon Capital Services $775.58
Care Beyond Care $300.00
Cascade Water, Coffee Service $12.95
Colcord, Marilyn $200.00
CrossCreek Ranch, LLC $110.70
Gray, Della $200.00
ImageNet Consulting $51.58
Zeutzius, Barbara $100.00
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. $67.72
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. $86.92
Montezuma County DSS $403.86
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE $5.92
CrossCreek Ranch, LLC $110.40
League of Women Voters $162.50
Shamrock Foods Company $4,346.53
Non-Contractual - Client $3,600.00
FNBO $5,346.26
ADP Screening And Selection Services $201.68
Drug & Alcohol Testing Associates $30.00
MONTEZUMA COUNTY - Attorney $8,096.00
Montezuma County IT Dept $7,000.00
Montezuma County Road Department $240.08
T-Mobile $1,862.11
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE $478.32
Wex Bank $384.38
Non-Contractual Passthru $54.91
PINON PROJECT - Tanf $19,644.88
PINON PROJECT - PSSF $8,753.33
PINON PROJECT - CMP $523.85
PINON PROJECT - Tanf $16,217.17
ImageNet Consulting $40.00
Montezuma County Road Department $77.43
PIONEER PRINTING $109.00
White, Kathryn $40.00
Wiggi Wash $120.00
American BioIdentity Inc. $115.00
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. $711.13
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. $912.41
Non-Contractual - Client $1,320.20
Cascade Water, Coffee Service $212.35
Montezuma County Road Department $176.43
Parker's Workplace Solutions $214.95
Rocky Mountain Clinics, LLC - TANF $7,530.07
Sand Canyon Therapy - RMHP $250.00
Montezuma County Road Department $109.90
Non-Contractual - Process Servicer $50.00
Thomson Reuters - West $252.25
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE $579.20
American BioIdentity Inc. $112.00
ARCHULETA COUNTY DEPT OF SOC SERVICES - PSSF $2,714.48
La Plata County Department Of Human Services - PSSF $3,482.30
Old Republic Surety Group $300.00
Rise Above Violence - RMHP $975.00
Sonny's Appliance Repair -SEA $799.00
Pace ProLube Auto Care - SEA $487.67
$1,249,348.79
Published in The Journal February 4, 2026

33157
ORDINANCE NO. 1353
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF BALLOT ISSUES TO BE VOTED ON BY THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF CORTEZ, COLORADO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE CORTEZ CITY CHARTER
Ordinance No. 1353, Series 2026, was approved on second and final reading on January 27, 2026. 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 February 4, 2026

33161
ORDINANCE NO. 1354
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE HELEN DUNCAN HOME, LOCATED AT 245 EAST MONTEZUMA AVENUE FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION, AND TO INCLUDE THIS PROPERTY IN THE CITY REGISTER OF HISTORIC RESOURCES

Ordinance No. 1354, Series 2026, was approved on second and final reading on January 27, 2026. 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 February 4, 2026

33162
ORDINANCE NO. 1355
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 410 EAST EMPIRE STREET FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION, AND TO INCLUDE THIS PROPERTY IN THE CITY REGISTER OF HISTORIC RESOURCES

Ordinance No. 1355, Series 2026, was approved on second and final reading on January 27, 2026. 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 February 4, 2026

33197
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

Sealed bids for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez, Colorado, will be received at the City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO 81321, until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.

The Contractor shall perform all of the work shown on the drawings and described in the specifications for the project titled: 2026 Concrete Cost Share Project, consisting in general terms of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment essential for the installation of approximately 505 LF of curb & gutter; 680 SY of concrete sidewalks; 190 SY of ADA curb ramps with truncated domes; and additional miscellaneous concrete work throughout the City. Work performed shall be of high quality, in compliance with general accepted standards of workmanship, and in conformity with the Contract Documents.

Bids shall be submitted in writing on the documents provided and signed by the bidder or his duly- authorized agent. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes and marked on the outside with “BID – 2026 Concrete Cost Share Project” and with the bidder’s name.

The City reserves the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding a bid. The City 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 February 4, 11 and 18, 2026

33269
Notice is hereby given that Four Corners Storage, 26980 Road M, Cortez, CO 81321 that the content of the following storage unit will be disposed of at Manager’s discretion on Feb 16, 2026 unless payment is made in full.
Tiffany Clifton
625 E. 3rd St.
Cortez, CO 81321
Published in the Journal February 4 and 11, 2026

33291
District Court, Montezuma County, Colorado
865 N. Park Street
Cortez, CO 81321
Plaintiff: CARLILE PARK, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company
v.
Defendant: BESSIE KIRK and J.W. CARLILE and all unknown persons who claim any interest by or through said Defendants or who may claim any interest in the subject matter of this action.
Case Number: 2026CV30008
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: BESSIE KIRK
You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of the Court an Answer or other response to the Complaint filed against you in this case. You are required to filed your Answer or other response on or before March 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Montezuma County Combined Court, 865 N. Park Street, Cortez, Colorado 81321.
The nature of this action is a proceeding in rem.
The relief sought by the Plaintiff(s) is a Quiet Title Action which will affect the following property:
The South 13 feet of Lots 11, 12 and 13, ERVIEN ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF MANCOS,
according to the second amended plat thereof filed for record January 30, 1959 in Book 8 at
Page 23.
If you fail to file your Answer or other response on or before the date and time shown above, the relief sought may be granted by default by the Court without further notice.
Dated: February 3, 2026
/s/ Keenen D. Lovett
Keenen D. Lovett, #47178
Attorney for Plaintiff
Kelly R. McCabe, P.C.
22 E. Main St. – P.O. Box 1296
Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-565-7209
Published in The Journal February 4, 11, 18, 25 and March 4, 2026

33181
The Cortez Sanitation District (Owner) is accepting bids for the construction of its East Montezuma Ave Sewer Replacement Project until Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Bids are to be submitted at the office of the Cortez Sanitation District 2908 South Broadway Cortez, CO 81321.
All bids must be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids will only be accepted from qualified general contractors that have demonstrated experience in construction projects of this type.
The overall project includes, but is not limited to the following work:
Replacement of vitrified clay sewer pipes and existing manholes in their existing alignment with 8-Inch diameter PVC pipe and new precast concrete manholes. All existing sewer services shall be reconnected to the main.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 01:00 PM starting at the office of the Cortez Sanitation District 2908 South Broadway Cortez, CO 81321.
Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that did not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference.
Electronic (pdf) Bid Documents will be made available beginning on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 until the time that Bids are opened. Bidders shall email brigitteh@sgm-inc.com to request the Bid Documents. The email subject line shall read: Request for Electronic Bid Documents – East Montezuma Ave Sewer Replacement. The email shall contain the following information: Name, Company, and phone number. For all technical questions, bidders shall send an email to catherinec@sgm-inc.com.
A Bid Bond in an amount of at least 5% of the maximum bid price shall be submitted with the bid.
Published in The Journal February 4 and 11, 2026

33167
Request for Proposals
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
Environmental Programs Department

The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe is seeking proposals for engineering and design of low-tech sediment and erosion control structures to reduce kinetic energy of storm water in tributaries to the Mancos River on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation. For further information about the project and how to submit a proposal, contact Scott Clow at sclow@utemountain.org or 970-570-3546. Proposal deadline is February 23, 2026.
Published in The Journal February 4, 11 and 18, 2026
Published in the Durango Herald January 30 and February 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20 and 22, 2026

32896
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR TREASURER’S DEED
TD 2025-08
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 4, 2022, the Treasurer of Montezuma County, Colorado, sold a tax lien on the following property at public sale to FIG 20, LLC (“COP HOLDER”):
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Subdivision: CORNETT HIGHTS SUB Lot: 19-20 Block: 3 & W 17 FT LOT 18 B634 P 668 B639 P803 R/469117
PARCEL NUMBER: 561124313002
SCHEDULE NUMBER: R008073
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1323 ACOMA ST CORTEZ, CO
A Certificate of Purchase 2022-00158 was issued to the COP HOLDER for unpaid property tax for the year 2021. The property was assessed in the name of: Gerald & Basil Scott Hougland (“PROPERTY OWNER”).
On November 19, 2025, the certificate was assigned to Buffalo Plains 22, LLC.
On November 26, 2025, Buffalo Plains 22, LLC (“LAWFUL HOLDER”), 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 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 140 W. Main St., Ste 2, Cortez, Colorado. The sale will include the real estate and all interests held by the Lawful Holder, along with applicable fees, costs, and legal charges.
First Publication: January 28, 2026
Last Publication: February 11, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Dated: January 28, 2026
/s/ Ellen Black, Montezuma County Treasurer
County of Montezuma
State of Colorado
Published in The Journal January 28 and February 4 and 11, 2026

32907
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR TREASURER’S DEED
TD 2025-11
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 4, 2022, the Treasurer of Montezuma County, Colorado, sold a tax lien on the following property at public sale to FIG 20, LLC (“COP HOLDER”):
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Subdivision: CHAMBERLINS ADDITION Lot: 4 Block: 58 & S1/2 LOT 3 & N22.5FT LOT 5 B498 P617 B500 P424
PARCEL NUMBER: 561126326003
SCHEDULE NUMBER: R009759
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 307 S Linden St Cortez
A Certificate of Purchase 2022-00178 was issued to the COP HOLDER for unpaid property tax for the year 2021. The property was assessed in the name of: Angelo Martinez (“PROPERTY OWNER”).
On November 19, 2025, the certificate was assigned to Buffalo Plains 22, LLC.
On November 26, 2025, Buffalo Plains 22, LLC (“LAWFUL HOLDER”), 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 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 140 W. Main St., Ste 2, Cortez, Colorado. The sale will include the real estate and all interests held by the Lawful Holder, along with applicable fees, costs, and legal charges.
First Publication: January 28, 2026
Last Publication: February 11, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Dated: January 28, 2026
/s/ Ellen Black, Montezuma County Treasurer
County of Montezuma
State of Colorado
Published in The Journal January 28 and February 4 and 11, 2026

32989
Public Notice
Appointment of a Director
Dolores Water Conservancy District

The Dolores Water Conservancy District (District) hereby gives notice that applications for an at-large appointment to the Board of Directors of the (District) will be accepted by the 22nd Judicial District Court until February 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The current term of Director, Landan Wilson is due to expire on March 14, 2026.

To be considered, applicants must have resided within the District for one year, must be an owner of real property within the District, and must be knowledgeable in water matters.

A resume and letter of application setting forth qualifications to serve should be sent to:

The Honorable Todd Plewe
Chief Judge, 22nd Judicial District
865 N. Park St. Suite 100
Cortez, CO 81321-3190

This notice is provided by the Dolores Water Conservancy District, Cortez, Colorado, Kenneth W. Curtis, General Manager. Please feel free to call the (District) at (970)565-7562 with any questions regarding this matter.
Published in The Journal January 28 and February 4 and 11, 2026

33013
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 26-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 20, 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): James Kenneth Brengle, Koralisa L. Brengle
Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: November 15, 2021
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 15, 2021
Recording Information at Reception No: 641362
Original Principal Amount: $548,250.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $510,502.05
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.

The W1/2 of Tracts 20 and 21, TOWNSITE OF BARRETT, a part of the Eastern Addition to the City of Cortez, according to the plat thereof filed for record January 23, 1950 in Book 6 at Page 2.

Which has the address of: 1706 Hermosa Street, 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, March 18, 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: January 28, 2026
Last Publication: February 25, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: November 20, 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 #: 25CO00602-1

Published in The Journal January 28, 2026 and February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026

33020
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 25-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 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 (Borrower): Michelle Barry and Christine Rochelle Nisbeth
Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for PennyMac Loan Services, LLC., Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: 6/9/2022
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 6/9/2022
Recording Information at Reception No: 645689
Original Principal Amount: $247,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $235,951.01

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:

LOT 1, GLEESON SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD JANUARY 19, 2001 IN PLAT BOOK 14 AT PAGE 85.

And is also known by street and number as 1601 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 813212527

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, MARCH 18, 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: January 28, 2026
Last Publication: February 25, 2026
Publication: The Journal

Date: NOVEMBER 17, 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, Steven Bellanti, Atty. Reg. #48306, 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 Phone (877) 369-6122, Ext. 1903, Attorney File # CO-25-1026597-LL
Published in The Journal January 28, and February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026

33050
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Racene Dianne McLaughlin, Deceased
Case Number 26PR3
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 06/1/2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Cyndi Anne Morris
736 Forest Lakes Dr.
Bayfield, CO 81122
Published in The Journal January 28, and February 4 and 11, 2026

33070
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Linda Sue Howe, aka Linda S. Howe, aka Linda Howe (Deceased)
No. 26PR2
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the undersigned or to the District Court of Montezuma County, Colorado, on or before June 1, 2026, or said claims may be forever barred.
Clerk of Court
Montezuma County Combined Courts
865 N. Park St.
Cortez, CO 81321

Dina Ruef
Personal Representative
Published in The Journal January 28 and February 4 and 11, 2026

33083
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Public Notice is given on 01/23/26 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Montezuma County Court. Case Number: 26C9
The Petition requests that the name of Gerold Lee Festner be changed to Jerry Lee Galloway.
By Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
Published in The Journal January 28 and February 4 and 11, 2026

32869
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 24-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 13, 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): JOHN OGLE
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ANIMAS MOUNTAIN MORTGAGE INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: April 12, 2022
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 12, 2022
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording at Reception No: 644376
Original Principal Debt: $365,000.00
Outstanding/Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt: $342,158.36
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: Violations including, but not limited to, Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 14, BLOCK 9, CRITES SUBDIVISION, BEING A PART OF THE EASTERN ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CORTEZ, ACCORDING TO THE AMENDED PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD JANUARY 18, 1958 IN BOOK 7 AT PAGE 51 OM THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO.

A.P.N.: 5611-251-10-014
Purported Common Address: 423 N COLORADO 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, MARCH 11, 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: January 21, 2026
Last Publication: February 18, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

DATED: NOVEMBER 13, 2025
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, STATE OF COLORADO
By: /s/ ELLEN BLACK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Attorney representing the Holder: Janeway Law Firm, P.C., Lynn M. Janeway #15592, 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: 303-706-9990, Fax: 303-706-9994 JLF No.: 25-035870
Published in The Journal January 21, 28 and February 4, 11, 18, 2026.

32941
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
Montezuma Combined Court
865 N. Park St. Ste100
Cortez, CO 81321
To: Ubaldo Monge-Pompa
From: Sandra Monge
Case No. 25DR111
Court Date: Jan. 21, 2026
Re: Divorce Proceedings
Published in The Journal Jan. 21 and 28 and Feb. 4, 11, and 18, 2026

32756
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 15-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On July 31, 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): Lance Latimer
Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for NexBank, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SERVBANK, N.A.
Date of Deed of Trust: October 17, 2022
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 28, 2022
Recording Information at Reception No: 648170
Original Principal Amount: $2,000,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $1,942,596.66
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.

A tract of land in Section 29, Township 37 North, Range 14 West, N.M.P.M., being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in said Section 29, from which point the E1/4 Corner of said Section 29 bears North 57°34' 07" East a distance of 2487.63 feet;
THENCE North 89° 11' 01" East a distance of 798.08 feet;
THENCE North 00° 49' 13" West a distance of 235.85 feet;
THENCE North 89° 11' 01" East a distance of 814.48 feet;
THENCE South 00° 20' 18" East a distance of 216.91 feet;
THENCE North 88° 50' 42" East a distance of 502.38 feet;
THENCE South 00° 29' 35" East a distance of 22.71 feet;
THENCE South 89° 12' 03" West a distance of 16.35 feet;
THENCE South 01° 03' 24" East a distance of 603.78 feet;
THENCE South 80° 00' 00" West a distance of 768.62 feet;
THENCE North 34° 23' 35" West a distance of 73.12 feet along a fenceline;
THENCE South 46° 06' 00" West a distance of 147.27 feet along a fenceline;
THENCE North 66° 54' 09" West a distance of 156.35 feet along a fenceline;
THENCE North 56° 11' 55" West a distance of 107.05 feet along a fenceline;
THENCE South 78° 29' 33" West a distance of 135.21 feet along a fenceline;
THENCE North 69° 34' 30" West a distance of 208.84 feet along a fence line;
THENCE North 65° 24' 31" West a distance of 143.05 feet along a fenceline;
THENCE South 90° 00' 00" West a distance of 512.14 feet;
THENCE North 00° 00' 00" East a distance of 523.52 feet to the point of beginning.
TOGETHER WITH a tract of land in Section 29, Township 37 North, Range 14 West, N.M.P.M., being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point from which the Southeast corner of said Section 29 bears South 54° 34' 55" East a distance of 976.76 feet;
Thence North 34° 23' 47" West a distance of 73.12 feet;
Thence South 46° 05' 46" West a distance of 86.12 feet;
Thence South 89° 39' 29" East a distance of 103.36 feet to the point of beginning.
LESS AND EXCEPT a tract of land in Section 29, Township 37 North, Range 14 West, N.M.P.M., being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point from which the Southeast corner of said Section 29 bears South 54° 34' 55" East a distance of 976.76 feet;
Thence North 89° 39’ 29” West a distance of 248.91 feet to the true point of beginning;
Thence South 89° 39’ 29” East a distance of 145.55 feet;
Thence South 46° 05’ 46” West a distance of 61.15 feet;
Thence North 66° 54’ 23” West a distance of 110.33 feet to the true point of beginning.


Also known by street and number as: 15255 Road 35, Mancos, CO 81328

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, MARCH 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: January 14, 2026
Last Publication: February 11, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: July 31, 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, Amanda Ferguson #44893, 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone (303) 274-0155, Attorney File #CO25069
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 January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 11, 2025.

32889
Notice of Proposed Amendments to Title 17 – Tribal Employment Rights Code & Request for Tribal member, First Descendants, and public comments

The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council is seeking comments from Southern Ute Tribal members, First Descendants, and the public on proposed amendments to Title 17 - Southern Ute Tribal Employment Rights Code (TERO Code). A copy of the amended TERO Code can be found on the following website: Please use the contact number at the end of this notice to obtain a hard copy of the proposed TERO Code amendments. The link will direct you to the TERO Code showing the proposed changes, a summary of changes, and a survey. Use the form on the website to submit comments and answer the survey. You can also provide comments and answer the survey by phone, email, or in-person by contacting Hilda Burch, TERO Division Head, at the contact information below.

Public Comments:
The Tribal Council requests that Tribal Members, First Descendants, and family members of Tribal members review the amended code and provide comments no later than February 23, 2025, to the TERO Division at:
Email: Hilda Burch at: hburch@southernute-nsn.gov
Mail: Hilda Burch, TERO Division, 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137.
Hand delivery: Justice and Regulatory/TERO Building, 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137
Phone: (970) 563-2144
Website: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/tribal-code/proposed-southern-ute-tribal-code/
Public Meetings: Two public meetings are scheduled to discuss the TERO Code amendments. Tribal members, First Descendants, and family members of Tribal members are encouraged to attend. The meeting dates and times are:
• February 19, 2026 at the TERO Building, (71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, CO, 81137) from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM.
• February 19, 2026 at the Bonnie Kent Meeting Room, Sky Ute Casino (14324 Hwy 172 North, Ignacio, CO 81137) from 5:30-7:00 PM.
• Food will be provided at both meetings.
For further information please contact: Hilda Burch, TERO Division, Head, TERO Division, 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137; telephone (970)-563-2291; email: hburch@southernute-nsn.gov.

Published in The Journal
January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2026