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.

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

HUGE YARD SALE! Antiques & Collectibles everyday from Wednesday, May 20th through Sunday, May 31st at 4146 CR 134 in Marvel, CO. 970-588-2252.

Aspen & Pine FIREWOOD - SPRING SPECIAL -  Dry, PINE, split. $165 per cord. ASPEN $185 per cord. Free local delivery. 970-560-0037 970-570-3254 

707 West 5th Street, Cortez. 3BR 2BA 2-car gar house. 1-yr lease. Available now. Pet negotiable. 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
Call now & schedule your spring AC tune-up!
970-882-8859

For Sale in Dolores 2005 Audi A4 Wagon. 221K miles, runs well, All Wheel Drive. New water pump, timing belt. $2,900. Call or text Jim 970-739-3118.

2017 Sun Tracker/Bass Buggy PONTOON $7.500 firm. Call Michelle 970-759-5579

34895
NOTICE OF 2026 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC.

The Annual Meeting of the members of Empire Electric Association, Inc. is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The meeting will be held at EEA’s Engineering & Operations Center located at 23999 Road L.4, Cortez, Colorado. The following business is scheduled to be transacted:

I. Election of directors submitted by written petition pursuant to Article III Section 4 of the cooperative’s bylaws. One director is to be elected from the following districts:

DISTRICT NO. 3 [Four-year term]

(NOTE: Article III, Section 4 of Empire’s bylaws states, “Should there be only one nomination from each district open for election then no ballots will be mailed or cast, and the candidate will be declared elected as a matter of law at the annual meeting or within five (5) days thereafter as provided by law.”)

II. Voting upon proposed amendments to the Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation, if necessary

III. Reports of Officers, Directors and Committees and action thereon

IV. Any other business transacted which may properly come before the meeting or
any adjournment thereof.


Robert A. Barry, Secretary-Treasurer
Empire Electric Association, Inc.
PO Box K
Cortez, Colorado 81321

Published in The Journal May 20, 2026

34463
Public Notice

Dolores County has received funds through the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025, 7% of the total funds go to a Title lll account.

Dolores County will be allocating the collective amount received for the following:
To carry out activities under the Firewise Communities program, reimburse the participating search and rescue and other emergency services, cover training costs and equipment purchases related to the emergency service, develop and carry out community wildfire protection plans, and provide or expand access to broadband telecommunications services.

At a regular meeting on May 18, 2026, the Dolores County Commissioners made a motion to use the Tier III money for the reasons stated.

Public comments will be taken for a period of 45 days, beginning May 20, 2026, and ending on July 6th, 2026. Send your comments to the Dolores County Commissioners at P.O. Box 608 Dove Creek, CO 81324

Published in the Journal May 20, and 27 and June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2026

34967
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2026-01

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

On March 17, 2026, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Dolores records.

Original Grantor(s): Chevelle J Woodard AND Jonas Zachariah Pitts
Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR
V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: January 31, 2025
County of Recording: Dolores
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 03, 2025
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 174216
Original Principal Amount: $290,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $288,480.69
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 12 AND 13, SECRET CANYON RANCH SUBDIVISION PHASE 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD JULY 16, 1996 IN BOOK 2 AT PAGE 96.
APN #: 480704300074

Purported common address: 10199 Road C, 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, 07/15/2026, 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 5/20/2026
Last Publication 6/17/2026
Name of Publication Cortez Journal

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 03/17/2026

Taylor Funk, Public Trustee in and for the County of Dolores, State of Colorado

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
N. April Winecki #34861
David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 26-036801
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 May 20, 27 and June 3, 10 and 17, 2026

34973
March 2026 Montezuma County Payables
Payee Name Invoice GL Account Title Amount
AARMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $192.50
ABC FIRE & SAFETY OPERATING EXPENSES $40.00
A-COM TECHNOLOGIES LLC COMBINDED COURTS OPERATING $2,072.84
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTRONICS, INC COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT $31.00
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $150.32
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $150.32
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $1,001.57
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $1,062.19
ALSOBROOK, MIKE MISCELLANEOUS $102.00
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $278.62
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $134.28
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $44.85
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $239.12
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $587.77
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES ANNEX 1 OPERATING $2,650.81
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $6,365.79
AMERICAN WASTE REMOVAL OPERATING EXPENSES $318.52
ARIZONA MACHINERY, LLC REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $599.67
ARIZONA MACHINERY, LLC OPERATING EXPENSE $4,999.92
AT&T ENTERPRISE, LLC TELEPHONE $121.62
ATMOS ENERGY CORONER UTILITIES $2,546.65
ATMOS ENERGY ANNEX 3 UTILITIES $268.93
ATMOS ENERGY PUBLIC UTILITIES $1,690.19
AUBUCHON CUSTOM PRODUCTIONS MISCELLANEOUS $1,000.00
AUTO ZONE VEHICLE EXPENSES $514.96
AXIS HEALTH SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $25,165.61
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATIONS INC OPERATING EXPENSES $504.00
BANE, MALLORYE DUES, TRAINING AND TRAVEL $174.00
BASIN CO-OP FUEL $2,093.94
BASIN CO-OP FUEL $10,812.71
BLACK WIDOW ARENA DRAG CAPITAL OUTLAY $9,950.00
BRADLEY JOSEPH DREIER MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $2,075.00
BRADY INDUSTRIES OPERATING EXPENSES $185.02
BRAND CENTRAL OPERATING EXPENSES $140.00
BRAND CENTRAL OPERATING EXPENSES $870.00
BROADWAY LABORATORY, LLC. OPERATING EXPENSES $1,108.00
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $386.83
CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP SOFTWARE $20,886.57
CARLOS ROSS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $2,500.00
CARRIE B. PALMER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $360.00
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $127.50
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $35.00
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $75.00
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $35.00
CATHOLIC HEALTH INTIATIVES COLORADO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,500.00
CCTPTA DUES, TRAINING AND TRAVEL $700.00
CCTPTA-EASTERN DIVISION DUES, TRAINING AND TRAVEL $150.00
CDPHE - SOLID WASTE OPERATING EXPENSES $7,942.68
CDPHE (DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRON OPERATING EXPENSES $1,832.00
CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $4,350.60
CENTURYLINK TELEPHONE $83.59
CENTURYLINK TELEPHONE $83.59
CENTURYLINK TELEPHONE $159.84
CENTURYLINK OPERATING $4,781.32
CENTURYLINK CAPITAL OUTLAY $160,223.15
CHARLES GREEN-WORSHUM III MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $6,666.71
CHARM-TEX INC CLOTHING (JAIL) $2,670.00
CHERYL SHEEK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $218.50
CHERYL SHEEK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $713.00
CHOICE BUILDING SUPPLY OPERATING EXPENSE $15.18
CHOICE BUILDING SUPPLY GRAVEL $34.95
CHOICE BUILDING SUPPLY COMBINDED COURTS OPERATING $57.96
CITY OF CORTEZ PASS THRU -$11,078.46
CITY OF CORTEZ PUBLIC UTILITIES $374.01
CITY OF CORTEZ NETWORK $166.67
CITY OF CORTEZ PASS THRU $11,078.46
COOK'S DIRECT, INC. FOOD $8,478.59
CORPORATE BILLING LLC, BRUCKNER'S TRUCK REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $693.54
CORTEZ GLASS CO.,INC PARTS $562.00
CORTEZ SANITATION DISTRICT PUBLIC UTILITIES $53.00
COUNTRYSIDE DISPOSAL PUBLIC UTILITIES $120.00
CSU ENGAGEMENT & EXTENSION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $8,542.50
DATA SAFE SERVICES Camera and Security Upgrade $290,145.44
DELL MARKETING L.P. C/O DELL USA L.P. MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $2,637.68
DISA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC. MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $64.95
DISA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $64.95
DOUGLAS COUNTY SOFTWARE $2,000.00
DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING ASSOCIATES OPERATING EXPENSES $30.00
DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $390.00
DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING ASSOCIATES OPERATING EXPENSES $167.50
DUFFORD,WALDECK, MILBURN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $6,008.00
DUQUAINE, JACOB OPERATING EXPENSES $142.21
ELIOR, INC. FOOD $19,204.75
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC ANNEX 1 UTILITIES $1,469.15
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $44.86
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $11,561.50
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $1,335.47
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC COMBINDED COURTS UTILITIES $3,439.18
ENTERPRISE FM TRUST COUNTY POOL VEHICLES $23,275.13
EVERBRIDGE, INC OPERATING $9,678.85
FASTTRACK COMMUNICATIONS INC NETWORK $1,145.00
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $13.00
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $37.91
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $22.00
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $32.00
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $332.45
FRANK'S SUPPLY COMPANY, INC MISCELLANEOUS $1,613.55
GALL'S AN ARAMARK CO.,LLC UNIFORM ALLOWANCE $311.17
GALL'S AN ARAMARK CO.,LLC UNIFORM ALLOWANCE $268.53
GEOTAB USA, INC. COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT $67.36
GLAXOSMITHKLINE OPERATING EXPENSES -$947.99
GLAXOSMITHKLINE, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $947.99
GRAND JUNCTION WINAIR CO. ANNEX 3 OPERATING -$1.28
GRAND JUNCTION WINAIR CO. ANNEX 3 OPERATING $1.28
GUARDIAN PEST CONTROL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $630.00
HAGER, MATHEW OPERATING EXPENSES $106.19
HAGER, MATHEW OPERATING EXPENSES $211.32
HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY OPERATING EXPENSES $10.44
HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY INSURANCE AND BONDS $118.32
HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY INSURANCE AND BONDS $219.24
HIGGINS, TYLER MISCELLANEOUS $102.00
HURST, CHANCE OPERATING EXPENSES $200.00
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $52.90
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $291.27
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $277.36
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $541.87
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $1,296.25
INDUSTRIAL WATER ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $804.00
INTERMOUNTAIN FARMERS ASSOC. SHERIFF OFFICE OPERATING $505.44
J.J. KELLER & ASSOCIATES INC OPERATING EXPENSES $221.44
JALU FASTENERS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $18.83
JALU FASTENERS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $30.22
JOCELYN HIRSCHMAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $500.00
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $1,649.43
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $1,021.40
KILGORE COMPANIES LLC ASPHALT $5,140.00
L&L MINI STORAGE COST SHARE -$250.00
LANYON, ERIC OPERATING EXPENSES $61.36
LE PEW PORTA-JOHNS INC. FIREARMS $194.04
LE PEW PORTA-JOHNS INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $200.00
LJS DENTAL LABORATORY, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $112.00
LOCK, ROBERTA OPERATING EXPENSES $137.00
LP PROPANE, LLC PUBLIC UTILITIES $1.03
LP PROPANE, LLC OPERATING EXPENSE $402.80
LP PROPANE, LLC PUBLIC UTILITIES $620.33
LSC ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS LLC REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $1,535.79
MAGNET FORENSICS USA INC. SOFTWARE $25,820.00
MANN, HEATHER UNIFORM ALLOWANCE $127.02
MARLIN LEASING CORPORATION MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $191.55
MONTEZUMA COUNTY LANDFILL ANNEX 3 OPERATING -$14.61
MONTEZUMA COUNTY LANDFILL ANNEX 3 OPERATING $14.61
MONTEZUMA COUNTY ROAD FUND VEHICLE EXPENSES $552.65
MONTEZUMA COUNTY ROAD FUND MAINTENANCE $2,928.00
MONTEZUMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $1,368.36
MONTEZUMA COUNTY TREASURER SPECIAL ROAD PROJECTS $1,239.32
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY PUBLIC UTILITIES $126.08
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY PUBLIC UTILITIES $845.00
NETFORCE PC INC TELEPHONE $179.74
NETFORCE PC INC TELEPHONE $387.16
NETFORCE PC INC TELEPHONE $1,404.67
NEWMAN TRAFFIC SIGNS SIGNS & PAINTING $2,487.00
NMS LABS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $2,220.00
OPTIV SECURITY INC. COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT $3,676.00
OTAK, INC., A COLORADO CORPORATION TRAIL PROJECT $14,496.90
OTAK, INC., A COLORADO CORPORATION TRAIL PROJECT $22,705.00
OTAK, INC., A COLORADO CORPORATION TRAIL PROJECT $40,644.50
PARKER'S WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS, INC OPERATING EXPENSES $154.08
PARTNERS IN PARTS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $186.54
PARTNERS IN PARTS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $277.59
PATRICIA A. RANDOL JUDGES EXPENSES -$50.00
PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY, INC OPERATING EXPENSES $1,609.81
PAUL J. ENRIQUEZ OPERATING EXPENSES $359.72
PEARCE, JENNA OPERATING EXPENSES $137.00
PERSONNEL SAFETY ENTERPRISES OPERATING EXPENSES $449.80
PHILIP R. SCHMITT COST SHARE $122.98
PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE $186.54
PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE $570.24
PLANET EXCAVATION, LLC CAPITAL OUTLAY $29,445.47
PLUMBING STORE, INC. OPERATING EXPENSE $86.88
POINT AND PAY, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $750.00
POWER EQUIPMENT COMPANY REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $2,516.23
PURCHASE POWER POSTAGE $191.64
QUILL CORPORATION OPERATING EXPENSES $79.58
RANDOLPH ALLEN WEST POMH Peace Officers MH $3,298.75
RANDOLPH ALLEN WEST POMH Peace Officers MH $2,791.25
RENT ALL RENTALS INC. SHERIFF OFFICE OPERATING $465.32
RUTH ANN STOCKWELL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $4,000.00
SAMBA HOLDINGS INC OPERATING EXPENSES $107.62
SAND CANYON THERAPY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $250.00
SENERGY PETROLEUM LLC FUEL $10,537.99
SENERGY PETROLEUM LLC FUEL $8,710.30
SHAMROCK FOOD $294.39
SKY BLUE LAUNDRY, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $46.29
SKY BLUE LAUNDRY, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $15.51
SLAVEN'S INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $23.77
SLAVEN'S INC. ANNEX 1 OPERATING $424.01
SLAVEN'S INC. ASPHALT $38.98
SLAVEN'S INC. OPERATING EXPENSE $535.29
SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $4,345.42
SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $26,998.63
SOUTHERN TIRE MART, LLC TIRES $4,009.24
SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OPERATING EXPENSES $22.05
STATE OF COLORADO POSTAGE $2,145.76
STERICYCLE, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $60.00
STERICYCLE, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $60.00
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. CORONER OPERATING $66.11
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $135.08
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. OPERATING EXPENSES $23.14
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $1,092.34
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. OPERATING EXPENSES $111.36
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $173.29
SYSCO FOOD $767.70
Target Rental & Bobcat of Durango VEHICLE EXPENSES $124.64
TDS OPERATING EXPENSES $0.73
THOMSON REUTERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -$606.05
TK ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $1,371.89
T-MOBILE TELEPHONE $3,180.11
T-MOBILE OPERATING EXPENSES $482.73
TOWN OF MANCOS PUBLIC UTILITIES $122.00
TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE OPERATING EXPENSES $100.00
TRAVELERS OPERATING EXPENSES $1,788.00
TRIPLE C COMMUNICATIONS MISCELLANEOUS $50.00
TYSON J. SPITZER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $613.96
VALUEWEST INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $3,700.00
VEACH, PAYSON OPERATING EXPENSES $193.83
VERITRACE INC OPERATING EXPENSES $713.00
VERMEER SALES REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $876.70
VISA OPERATING EXPENSES $3,930.91
VISA CHEMICALS $9,421.43
VISA OPERATING EXPENSES $294.01
VISA ANNEX 3 OPERATING $805.64
VISA MISCELLANEOUS $2,183.11
VITAL RECORDS CONTROL OPERATING EXPENSES $225.44
WAGNER EQUIPMENT CO. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE -$348.22
WAGNER EQUIPMENT CO. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $1,661.02
WAGNER EQUIPMENT CO. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $348.22
WAGNER EQUIPMENT CO. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $627.83
WEAVER CONSULTANTS GROUP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $22,805.24
WEBB CHEVROLET BUICK OF CORTEZ, LLC PARTS $68.60
WEX BANK FUEL -$3.00
WEX BANK FUEL $70.47
WEX BANK FUEL $105.65
WEX BANK FUEL $2,216.77
WEX BANK FUEL $7,411.39
YOUNG ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. MAINTENANCE $5,355.00
Drug & Alcohol Testing Associates Operating $65.00
ImageNet Consulting Operating $40.25
Montezuma County DSS Professional Services $424.04
Wex Bank Fuel $1,477.33
Cascade Water, Coffee Service Operating $20.28
Montezuma County Road Department Maintenance $82.58
Montezuma County Road Department Maintenance $64.73
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. Operating $83.80
ADP Screening And Selection Services Operating $91.74
Ballantine Communications Operating $249.00
Montezuma County DSS Professional Services $424.04
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Operating $5.18
ImageNet Consulting, LLC Operating $184.61
ImageNet Consulting Operating $40.25
FNBO Operating $928.28
CrossCreek Ranch, LLC Food $55.50
Mona Makes, LLC Food $1,120.00
Montezuma County Public Health Department Operating $208.10
Montezuma County DSS Professional Services $424.04
US Foods, Inc. Food $1,507.52
CrossCreek Ranch, LLC Food $9.25
ImageNet Consulting Operating $80.00
M&R Service LOR Foundation $3,040.00
US Foods, Inc. Food $1,191.47
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. Operating $83.80
Cascade Water, Coffee Service Operating $85.90
CrossCreek Ranch, LLC Food $55.50
Mancos Valley Chamber Of Commerce Operating $100.00
Montezuma County DSS Professional Services $424.04
US Foods, Inc. Food $1,598.27
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Operating $17.02
Zeutzius, Barbara Sub Cook $100.00
Cascade Water, Coffee Service Operating $12.50
CrossCreek Ranch, LLC Food $55.50
ImageNet Consulting, LLC{Philadelphia address} Operating $130.80
US Foods, Inc. Food $1,394.92
FNBO Operating $2,164.33
MOCO Public Transportation Client TANF $20.00
Employee Travel Travel $325.00
Wex Bank Fuel $344.75
Drug & Alcohol Testing Associates Operating $30.00
Colorado Correctional Industries Operating $658.88
LexisNexis Risk Data MGT, LLC Operating $468.88
Netforce PC Operating $702.14
Non-Contractual Process Server $210.28
T-Mobile Operating $1,993.28
White, Kathryn Operating $100.00
Dolores County Dept Of Social Services Client TANF $1,153.11
Tawi Kaan Apartments Client TANF $1,635.00
ImageNet Consulting, LLC Operating $304.72
Montezuma County IT Dept Operating $7,000.00
Rocky Mountain Clinics, LLC TANF $6,420.89
Vital Records Control Operating $251.73
Wiggi Wash Operating $120.00
Non-Contractual Client Expense $1,541.60
Non-Contractual Client Expense $200.00
ADP Screening And Selection Services Operating $97.09
American BioIdentity Inc. Operating $115.00
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. Operating $703.74
Ballantine Communications Operating $482.43
Cascade Water, Coffee Service Operating $257.30
La Plata County Department Of Human Services PSSF $6,164.50
Renew, Inc. TANF $6,276.61
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Operating $547.37
White, Kathryn Operating $50.00
ImageNet Consulting, LLC{Philadelphia} Operating $130.79
ImageNet Consulting, LLC Operating $255.72
Montezuma County Public Heath Department Operating $208.10
Sand Canyon Therapy Operating $250.00
Thomson Reuters - West Operating $251.76
Auto Zone Client Expense $106.99
$1,065,617.78
Published in The Journal May 20, 2026

34991
ORDINANCE NO. 1365
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET ADOPTED IN ORDINANCE 1351, SERIES 2025
Ordinance No. 1365, Series 2026, was approved on second and final reading on May 12, 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 and www.corteco.gov/111/City-Council.
Published in The Journal May 20, 2026

34994
ORDINANCE NO. 1366
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET ADOPTED IN ORDINANCE 1351, SERIES 2025
Ordinance No. 1366, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on May 12, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on May 26, 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 May 20, 2026

35034
City of Cortez Airport Advisory Committee Openings
The City of Cortez is accepting applications for five openings on the Airport Advisory Committee as well as one youth member opening. Responsibilities include: advising the Airport Manager and City Council on airport operations, long range planning, capital improvements, and policies that support safe and efficient aviation services; promoting the Cortez Municipal Airport within the community; and providing input on projects that enhance airport facilities and economic development. Ties to the local aviation community in the form of being an airport hangar owner, pilot, or other significant involvement in local aviation is highly desired. Meeting times and dates are to be determined. Up to two positions may be filled at large from residents living in Montezuma County. Interested applicants for any of the Boards and Committees must complete the Boards and Commissions Application found at www.cortezco.gov - Government - Boards & Commissions. Please contact the City Clerk at 970-564-4008 or cityclerk@cortezco.gov for more information.
Published in The Journal May 20, 27 and June 3, 2026

35039
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Jerome Thomas Katz, a/k/a Jerome T. Katz, a/k/a Jerome Katz, a/k/a Jerry Katz, Deceased
Case Number: 2026PR30024
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 September 20, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Virginia Katz,
Personal R4epresentative
6400 Road 21
Cortez, CO 81321

Keenen D. Lovett, #47178
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the Estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Published in The Journal March 20, 27 and June 3, 2026

35054
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF CORTEZ

Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on or about June 11, 2026, on a contract dated March 26, 2026, between the City of Cortez and Ramco Developments, L.L.C., 21991 Road P, Cortez, CO 81321, for the 2026 Harrison Street Waterline Project.
All persons, companies, or corporations that have furnished labor, materials, supplies, or services used by Ramco Developments in connection with said contract, and whose claim has not been paid by the contractor shall, on or before the 5th day of June 2026, 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 May 20, 27 and June 3, 2026

35074
Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County Colorado for the period of March 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026, inclusive, in compliance with an act to publish such of their acts that relate to letting of contracts, abatements, and refunds of taxes and expenditures by them allowed and paid. Detailed personnel information may be seen in the Social Services Office during regular business hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Programs:
Colorado Works 4842.53
Adult Protective Services 14.48
Aid to Needy Disabled 248.00
Child Care 6685.63
Child Support Enforcement 850.00
Child Welfare 26277.91
County Administration 26453.48
Non-Allocated Programs 386.73
CORE Services 2107.85
Food Assistance 38596.86
Home Care Allowance
LEAP 3723.84
Managed Care 2878.64
Old Age Pension 775.83
Ormiston Fund
IV-D Retained
Cost Allocation 38668.94
County Only
Other Intergovernmental 1153.11
Youth Mental Health
Grand Total *126,838.30
*Includes payroll, written checks, and programs
Payroll Total 55,220.48



Alpine Security & Electronics 52.00
AT&T 180.30
Ballantine Communications 31.98
Carol Friedrich Consulting 381.19
Dennis Golbricht 1,891.50
Dickson Electric LLC 1,348.10
Dolores County Senior Services 65.00
Dove Creek Superette 255.18
Empire Electric Association 784.34
FTI WIFI 360.44
ImageNet Consulting 372.66
Miranda N Elliott 105.70
Montezuma Water Co 75.65
STUD/Onward! A Legacy Foundation 1,989.00
The Pinon Project 2,497.45
Town of Dove Creek 130.00
US Postal Service 234.00
VISA 190.27
Waste Management 174.84

Checks Total 11119.60


I, Linda Yellowman, Chairman of the Board of Social Services, do hereby certify the above to be a
correct statement for the expenses and tax abatements to date for the period of March 1, 2026
through March 31, 2026 inclusive.


Linda Yellowman
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DOLORES COUNTY

Published in The Journal
May 20, 2026

35112
PUBLIC NOTICE

The Town of Dove Creek is now accepting applications from residents who are interested in an appointment to the Dove Creek Town Board.

If you have been a resident of Dove Creek for twelve consecutive months, are at least 18 years of age, are registered to vote, live within the city limits of Dove Creek, and have an interest in serving on the Board, send a Letter of Interest to the Town of Dove Creek, at 314 W. HWY 491, Dove Creek, Colorado, 81324 or bring your Letter of Interest to the Town Office at 314 W. HWY 491, Dove Creek, CO. Office hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, by appointment only or utilize the drop box. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, June 17, 2026 by 4:30 pm.

For additional information regarding the vacancy, please contact (970) 677-2255.

Published in The Journal
May 20 and 27, 2026

34883
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT (CCR)
Your annual water quality report (CCR) is now available online!
Please visit 2026-CCR-for-Calendar-Year-2025 to view this year’s CCR and learn more about your drinking water.
The CCR contains important information about the source and quality of your drinking water.
If you would like a mailed paper copy of the CCR, please call 970.565.7320.
For questions or more information about your drinking water, visit us at www.cortezco.gov or call 970.565.9824.
Published in The Journal May 13, 20 and 27, 2026

34937
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Leo Johnnie Dennison, Deceased
Case Number 2026PR30018
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 September 13, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Erin Johnson
PO Box 189
Rico, CO 81332
Published in The Journal May 13, 20 and 27, 2026

34964
Invitation to Bid

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 is issuing an invitation to bid on copy paper for the 26-27 school year. Please submit your information to bidinfo@cortez.k12.co.us; you will then be sent instructions on how to submit your bid. Contact pbrinkerhoff@cortez.k12.co.us for questions regarding this announcement. Responses due by June 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Published in The Journal May 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 2026

34768
Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma Board of Commissioners
Announcement of a Public Hearing
To Determine the Method for Applying Rent Increases
for Existing Tenants in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties

There will be a Public Hearing during the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting for the Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma on May 28, 2026, at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the Conference Room at 121 E. 1st St.; Building A. Public Comment will be heard during the meeting. If you are unable to attend, written Public Comment will also be accepted up to the hearing date and can be provided in person at the Housing Authority offices at this same address, or via email to Pamela Flowers at pflowers@mc-ha.org.
Published in the Journal May 6 and 20, 2026

34799
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Lawrence Michael Gilberto, Deceased
Case Number 25PR22
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 September 6, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Heather Gilberto
Po Box 286
Scotts Mills, OR 97375
Published in The Journal May 6, 13 and 20, 2026

34491
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 4-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 19, 2026, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Montezuma records.
Original Grantor(s): Donald James Williams and Marti Mae Mccabe
Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Mortgage Express, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: January 13, 2025
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 13, 2025
Recording Information at Reception No: 659938
Original Principal Amount: $346,499.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $345,442.01
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.
ALL THE REAL PROPERTY TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA AND STATE OF COLORADO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 7, BLOCK 5, COTTONWOOD KNOLL ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE REVISED PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD MAY 1, 1953 IN BOOK 8 AT PAGE 1.
Also known by street and number as: 1718 Rolling Rd, 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, JUNE 17, 2026, AT THE MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE’S 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: April 22, 2026
Last Publication: May 20, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: February 19, 2026
Ellen Black, Public Trustee in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Ellen Black, Public Trustee

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, Amanda Ferguson #44893, 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone (303) 274-0155, Attorney File #CO26283
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 April 22, 29 and May 6, 13, 20, 2026

34531
District Court
Montezuma County, Colorado 865 N. Park St. Ste 100
Cortez, CO 81321
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
Petitioner: Sara E. Reeves
Respondent: Patrick S. Reeves
Case Number: 26DR30014
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint [petition] filed
with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to
file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this
summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint [petition] may be obtained
from the clerk of the court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint [petition] in writing within 35 days after the
date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded
in the complaint [petition] without further notice.
This is an action for dissolution of marriage.
Dated: 04/15/2026
/s/ Rebecca A. Pescador
Attorney for Plaintiff/Petitioner
Published in The Journal April 22, 29 and May 6, 13 and 20, 2026

34562
NOTICE
Please take notice that there has been filed with the Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company, in accordance with sections 7-42-114 to 7-42-117, Colorado Revised Statutes, the following demand:

DEMAND FOR ISSUANCE OF DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE

STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss
COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

I, Lewis R. McInnes, do state under oath that I am the owner of record of Certificate No. 5789 for 8 shares of the Capital Stock of Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company. The said certificate has been lost, mislaid, destroyed or stolen. It is my own property. I have paid all assessments levied against such stock to the present. The said certificate has not been transferred, endorsed, negotiated, sold, assigned nor deposited under any agreement nor subjected to any hypothecation, lien or pledge, nor disposed of by separate assignment or otherwise. I demand the issuance of a duplicate certificate in accordance with state statutes 7-42-114 through 7-42-117, Colorado Revised Statutes.

/s/ Lewis R. McInnes

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me in Montezuma County, State of Colorado, by Lewis R> McInnes this 16th day of April, 2026.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

/s/ Maria Koppenhafer
Notary Public
My commission Expires: March 11, 2030

Therefore, Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company will issue, on or after June 23, 2026, a duplicate certificate to the owner unless a contrary claim is filed with Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company prior to that date.

Published in The Journal April 22, 29, May 6, 13 and 20, 2026