Lost brown key case in Cortez Monday 7.6. If found, please call 970-903-1022

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.

FARM EQUIPMENT for sale. MOWER, RAKE & BAILER.
970-882-7830

THIS SATURDAY-JULY 11th!
For Pets' Sake
Humane Society's
PENNIES FOR PETS
Fundraiser, 8:00-11:30 am,
Cortez Farmers Market
Community Booth
Donate Your Loose Change
to Help Our Local Pets!
(970) 565-PETS/7387

JUMBO moving sale. Old lady downsizing and getting away from yardwork. Tools, plants, decor, etc. LOTS of Christmas and
freebies too. 110 West Street, Mancos. Saturday, July 11th, 9 am to 3 pm.

Yard sale for the estate of Mike Doelger. Hunting, camping, army, Pyrex, dolls, lots more. 5913 Road 38, Mancos. Friday, July 10th & Saturday, July 11th, 8 am.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE - SUMMER SPECIAL - Dry, PINE, split. $185 per cord. Free local delivery. 970-560-0037 970-570-3254

2013 CASITA CAMP TRAILER, 2700 lb, lg bathroom, fridge, AC, heat elec or propane, 2 tanks, 2-burner stove. Q & twin bed. $13,500. 17' aluminum Grumman Canoe $250. Large maple futon with nice SW/native bear design $50. 970-560-3763

3BR, 2BA LR, DA, laundry room, big closets. On 3 acres or if needed 70 acres.
Call Carol for prices. 970 849-1900

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
http://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

LEVEL UP ELECTRIC LLC
970-560-2885
SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Need an electrician you can count on? Level Up Electric provides fast, professional electrical services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout the Four Corners region.

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35863
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS 38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 8-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 5, 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): ELIZABETH RUSSELL
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMCAP MORTGAGE, LTD. DBA MAJOR MORTGAGE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust: SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording at Reception No: 647334
Original Principal Debt: $189,458.00
Outstanding/Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt: $181,295.49
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.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO:
LOTS 13, 14 AND 15, BLOCK 17, F.R. COFFINS ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD DECEMBER 6, 1888 IN BOOK 1 AT PAGE 9.
Purported Common Address: 501 E 2ND ST, 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, AUGUST 26, 2026, AT THE MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE'S OFFICE, 140 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 2, CORTEZ, CO 81321, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

First Publication: July 8, 2026
Last Publication: August 5, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

DATED: May 5, 2026
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.: 26-037533
Published in The Journal July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 2026

35867
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS 38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 9-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 7, 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): WALTER HILL
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: DECEMBER 4, 2024
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: DECEMBER 4, 2024
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording at Reception No: 658959
Original Principal Debt: $189,999.00
Outstanding/Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt: $189,073.72
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.
THE E1/2 OF LOT 4, TOWNSITE OF BARRETT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD JANUARY 23,1950 IN BOOK 6 AT PAGE 2. LESS AND EXCEPT THAT TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, STATE OF COLORADO, RECORDED APRIL 8, 1991 IN BOOK 644 AT PAGE 112.
Purported Common Address: 809 N DOLORES 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, AUGUST 26, 2026, AT THE MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE'S OFFICE, 140 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 2, CORTEZ, CO 81321, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

First Publication: July 8, 2026
Last Publication: August 5, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

DATED: May 7, 2026
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.: 26-037357
Published in The Journal July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 2026

35889
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Lynn Carver, a/k/a Lynn S. Carver, Deceased
Case Number: 2026PR30042
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 November 8, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Stephanie Carver,
Personal Representative
610 E. 4th Street
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 July 8, 15 and 22, 2026

35897
Published under the Direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County, Colorado the following gross salaries and benefits were allowed for the Month of June 2026
Job Name Salary & Benefits
ASSESSOR-DEPUTY ASSESSR 6,534.82
ASSESSOR-DEPUTY ASSESSR 4,376.65
ASSESSOR-DEPUTY ASSESSR 6,534.82
CLERK-MV MANAGER 4,127.28
CLERK-RECORDING MGR 6,767.02
CO ASSESSOR-ELECTED 7,899.76
CO CLERK-ELECTED 7,899.76
CO COMMISSIONER-ELECTED 8,534.15
CO COMMISSIONER-ELECTED 7,480.34
CO COMMISSIONER-ELECTED 6,688.80
CO CORONER-ELECTED 3,503.14
CO SHERIFF-ELECTED 8,532.62
CO TREASURER-ELECTED 7,891.50
COMM - CNTY MANAGER 7,575.16
COMM-HR/BOOKKEEPER 8,250.86
COMM-HR/BOOKKEEPER 1,231.22
COMM-SECRETARY 2,464.26
COMM-SECRETARY 6,975.56
EMA-MANAGER 9,347.85
EXTENSION-PART TIME EMP 2,022.93
EXTENSION-SECRETARY 3,129.12
EXTENSION-SECRETARY 4,379.07
FG MAINTENANCE 1,063.15
GIS-GIS TECH 3,463.52
MAINTNENACE 4,479.03
MAND WEED-SECRETARY 3,043.31
MAND WEED-WEED INSPECTR 2,377.98
MAND WEED-WEED SPRAYER 5,099.62
MAND WEED-WEED SPRAYER 803.37
NURSE-DEPARTMENT HEAD 7,447.85
NURSE-SECRETARY 6,512.62
NURSE-SECRETARY 5,392.99
R&B-OFFICE/ROAD 3,409.06
R&B-OFFICE/ROAD 1,560.72
R&B-PART TIME EMPL 599.12
R&B-ROAD FOREMAN 6,613.31
R&B-ROAD FOREMAN 7,863.80
R&B-ROAD HAND 7,418.81
R&B-ROAD HAND 7,819.73
R&B-ROAD HAND 5,836.28
R&B-ROAD HAND 5,803.37
R&B-ROAD HAND 5,682.19
R&B-ROAD HAND 6,675.30
R&B-ROAD HAND 6,488.77
R&B-ROAD HAND 8,038.28
R&B-ROAD HAND 5,673.95
R&B-ROAD HAND 5,920.80
R&B-ROAD HAND 5,811.10
R&B-ROAD HAND 6,534.42
R&B-SHOP FOREMAN 6,237.08
R&B-SUPERVISOR 7,041.40
SHERIFF-DEPUTY 7,067.29
SHERIFF-DEPUTY 6,631.86
SHERIFF-DEPUTY 7,688.73
SHERIFF-DEPUTY 8,464.60
SHERIFF-DISPATCHER 4,858.08
SHERIFF-DISPATCHER 5,015.00
SHERIFF-DISPATCHER 5,808.69
SHERIFF-PT DISPATCHER 1,549.75
SHERIFF-PT DISPATCHER 2,309.31
SHERIFF-PT DISPATCHER 1,345.85
SOC SERV PT 2,332.34
SOC SERV-ADMINISTRATOR 7,595.21
SOC SERV-ADMINISTRATOR 6,886.77
SOC SERV-ADMINISTRATOR 12,247.54
SOC SERV-CASE WORKER 7,068.35
SOC SERV-CASE WORKER 4,754.30
SOC SERV-CASE WORKER 7,004.34
SR SERVICES-ADMIN ASST 2,542.59
SR SERVICES-ADMIN ASST 5,969.05
SR SERVICES-ASST COOK 2,235.18
SR SERVICES-ASST COOK 1,545.27
SR SERVICES-BUS DRIVER 1,544.13
SR SERVICES-BUS DRIVER 1,488.63
SR SERVICES-BUS DRIVER 1,303.55
SR SERVICES-BUS DRIVER 1,245.37
SR SERVICES-BUS DRIVER 2,185.29
SR SERVICES-DEPT HEAD 7,235.71
SR SERVICES-DISPATCHER 2,522.41
SR SERVICES-HEAD COOK 2,256.57
SR SERVICES-HOME MAKER 1,317.94
SR SERVICES-JANITOR 2,835.98
TREAS-DEPUTY TREASURER 4,289.20
VA-MANAGER 1,480.36
Employees may receive additional compensation in the form of fringe benefits. The county wide average for fringe benefits is 60% of the gross salary. Some employees have chosen not to participate in health plans.

I, Lenore Johnson, Commissioners' Bookkeeper of Dolores County, Colorado do hereby certify the foregoing to be full and true accounting of the gross salaries and benefits allowed by the Board of County Commissioners.

Gross salaries 263,896.54
Benefits 159,586.32
60%

Published in the Journal July 8, 2026

35928
Notice is hereby given that on or after July 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm, the personal property located in the following storage units at All-In Storage 6819 Road 24 Cortez CO 970 799 5869, will be disposed of by the management. All past due amounts must be paid in full by cash or cashier's check/money order prior to July 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm to avoid disposal of the property.
Unit # 25, Terry Boo Cortez, CO 81321
Published in The Journal
July 8 and 15, 2026

35944
PUBLIC NOTICE

Cortez Mini Storage 6894 Rd-24, Cortez, CO. By default of tenant contract, will sell or otherwise dispose of stored items in the following units, in accordance with the law, and as the facility owner sees fit.

William Stiles, and Daniel Loveday, Unit A-47, 2906 Balsam Dr., Durango, CO 81301 owing $487.86.

Tenants and associates are no longer allowed on premises unless accompanied by manager. Payment must be received by 5:00PM on 8/5/26, in cash or money order, to stop the disposal of personal items. Published in the Cortez Journal on 7/8/26 and 7/15/26.

35783
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF CORTEZ

Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on or about July 31, 2026, on a contract dated April 15, 2026, between the City of Cortez and Advanced Petroleum Repair, LLC, 24227 Road G.2, Cortez, CO 81321 for the 2026 Service Center Upper Yard Fuel Delivery System Decommission Project.
All persons, companies, or corporations that have furnished labor, materials, supplies, or services used by Advanced Petroleum Repair, LLC in connection with said contract, and whose claim has not been paid by the contractor shall, on or before the 28th day of July 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 July 1, 8 and 15, 2026

35818
Montezuma County is seeking proposals for Montezuma County 2026 Parking Lot Reconstruction. Proposal documents and bidding documents can be found at http://www.montezumacounty.gov under public notices, request for proposal notices. Proposals will only be accepted at http://www.bidnetdirect.com until 1:00 pm Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Published in The Journal July 1 and 8, 2026

35871
PUBLIC NOTICE

Beginning on July 1, 2026, the Dolores County Board of County Commissioners will sit as the County Board of Equalization in the regular public meeting location, 409 North Main Dove Creek Colorado 81324, to review the assessment roll of all taxable property located in the County, as prepared by the Assessor, and to hear appeals from determinations of the County Assessor.
Published in The Journal July 1 and 8, 2026

35887
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Dwight N. Chamberlain, a/k/a Dwight Neil Chamberlain, a/k/a Dwight Chamberlain, Deceased
Case Number: 2026PR30045
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 November 8, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Diane M. Chamberlain,
Personal Representative
2107 Blue Stem Blvd.
Spearfish, SD 57783

Keenen D. Lovett, #47178
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the Estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Published in The Journal July 8, 15 and 22, 2026

35696
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Garth Greenlee, a/k/a Garth Howard Greenlee, a/k/a Garth H. Greenlee, Deceased
Case Number: 2026PR30039
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 October 24, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kelley Dawn Oliver,
Personal Representative
16500 Road N
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 June 24 and July 1 and 8, 2026

35714
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF CORTEZ

Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on or about July 24, 2026, on a contract dated March 31, 2026, between the City of Cortez and PRQ Topline LLC d/b/a Top Line Exteriors, 13088 CR 23, Cortez, CO 81321, for the 2026 Service Center Roof Replacement Project.
All persons, companies, or corporations that have furnished labor, materials, supplies, or services used by Topline in connection with said contract, and whose claim has not been paid by the contractor shall, on or before the 20th day of July 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 June 24 and July 1 and 8, 2026

35725
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Marvin L. Reichenau, Jr., a/k/a Marvin Lloyd Reichenau, Jr., a/k/a Marvin Reichenau, Jr., Deceased
Case Number: 2026PR30031
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 October 24, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Heather Reichenau,
Personal Representative
9625 Road 20
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 June 24 and July 1 and 8, 2026

35627
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS 38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 7-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 9, 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.
Grantor: JARED M WALL
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ALL WESTERN MORTGAGE, INC.
Current Owner of Evidence of Debt: NEWREZ LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: OCTOBER 10, 2024
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Reception No. of Recorded Deed of Trust: 658719
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $407,000.00
Outstanding Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt as of the date hereof: $402,639.67
Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-38-101(4)(i), you are notified as follows: The holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust declares a violation of the covenants of said Deed of Trust for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make payments as provided for in the Deed of Trust and Evidence of Debt.
THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST TO BE FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4.NE 1/4) OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.PM., BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN TWO TRACTS AS FOLLOWS:

TRACT I:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACT, THENCE WEST APPROXIMATELY 209.3 FEET; THENCE SOUTH APPROXIMATELY 418.6 FEET; THENCE EAST APPROXIMATELY 209.3 FEET; THENCE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 418.6 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

LESS AND EXCEPT ANY PORTION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AS CONVEYED TO MONTEZUMA COUNTY BY DEEDS RECORDED IN BOOK 96 AT PAGE 394, AND IN BOOK 111 AT PAGE 252, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER.

TRACT II:
ALL THAT PROPERTY LYING NORTH AND EAST OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED FENCELINE CONTAINED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4) OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M., BEGINNING AT A POINT ON A FENCELINE FROM WHICH POINT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7 BEARS NORTH 38 37' 52" EAST A DISTANCE OF 334.34 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 21 39' 28" WEST A DISTANCE OF 217.74 FEET ALONG SAID FENCELINE; THENCE SOUTH 58 36' 47" EAST A DISTANCE OF 115.23 FEET ALONG SAID FENCELINE: THENCE NORTH 85 51' 42" EAST A DISTANCE OF 43.27 FEET ALONG SAID FENCELINE; THENCE NORTH 7837'43" EAST A DISTANCE OF 122.89 FEET ALONG SAID FENCELINE TO A POINT FROM WHICH THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7, BEARS NORTH 03 07' 21" EAST A DISTANCE OF 496.65 FEET.

LESS AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION AS DESCRIBED IN TRACT I ABOVE.

LESS AND EXCEPT ANY PORTION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AS CONVEYED TO MONTEZUMA COUNTY BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 96 AT PAGE 394.
Purported Common Address: 12951 RD 22, 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, AUGUST 5, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 2, CORTEZ, CO 81321, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.
First Publication: June 17, 2026
Last Publication: July 15, 2026
Name of Publication: The Journal

DATE: APRIL 9, 2026
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, STATE OF COLORADO
/s/ ELLEN BLACK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE

The name, address and telephone number of each attorney (if any) representing the Holder of the Debt is as follows:
Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP, Carly Imbrogno Esq. Reg. No. 59553, 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204, Phone: (303) 350-3711, Atty#00000010760700
Published in The Journal June 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 2026.