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.

Seeking part-time CDL Driver/Equipment Operator with CDL-A. Email resume to:
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2 FAMILY YARD SALE
FRI MAY 29, 8am-4pm
SAT MAY 30, 8am-2pm
Electric lawnmower, swamp cooler (like new), lg children's outdoor toys, dressers, lg suitcase, lots of household & outdoor items.
6819 Road 24, Cortez
All-In Storage

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

1994 16'x80' 3BR 2BA mobile home for sale. Must be moved. New plumbing, new pro-panel skirting. Huge covered back deck; covered front porch. $45K. 970-769-2322

Kilgore American Indian Art
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Appraisals & Sales
602-448-2182 970-533-9138
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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
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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.

35025
PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Michael Sue Kern,
Deceased
Case No.: 2026PR030025

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Montezuma County, Colorado on or before September 27, 2026, or said claims may be forever barred.

Christopher Haram,
Personal Representative
c/o Solem, Woodward, & McKinley, P.C.
750 W Hampden Ave, Suite 505
Englewood, Colorado 80110
Published in The Journal May 27 and June 3 and 10, 2026

35096
PUBLIC NOTICE
CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL
Notice is hereby given that the Cortez City Council will hold the second Public Hearing regarding a proposed Conditional Use Permit for an oversized garage located at 1626 Rolling Road, submitted by Cruzan Construction, agent for property owner’s Mike and Sherri Franchini. The hearing will be held Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at 7:30 pm, in the Cortez City Council Chambers, located in Cortez City Hall at 123 Roger Smith Ave., Cortez, Co.
The City urges anyone with an interest in this matter to attend the above meeting. For further information, please contact the Cortez City Planner at Cortez City Hall located at 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, or call 970-565-3402.
Dated this 18th day of May, 2026
Published in The Journal May 27, 2026

35132
Public Notice: M-CSD RE-1 will be accepting sealed bids for misc. items. Deadline to submit a bid is June 8th, 2026, at 1:00PM.
To see a list of items visit our website at or call us at 970-564-4843.
Published in The Journal
May 27 and June 3, 2026

35135
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No.: 26C64
Public Notice is given on 05/11/2026 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child Adult has been filed with Montezuma County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Autumn Beulah Emma Rose Tenorio be changed to Autumn Beulah Whitehorse.
By /s/ Judge
Published in The Journal
May 27, June 3, 10, 2026

35141
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of reviewing and determining recommendations to be made to the Board of County Commissioners regarding a proposed Subdivision Amendment and Rezoning Application, to Lot #2 of the Garon Ranch 2-Lot Minor Subdivision, submitted by Douglas & Terri Rankin, on property located at 35511 Road R, Mancos, CO, consisting of 11.02 acres, more or less, located north of Hwy 160, east of Road 35.3, situated in Section 28, Township 37N, Range 14W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00pm, Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Montezuma County Administrative Offices, 109 W. Main, Cortez, CO. Interested persons may attend and give input. Information may be obtained from the Planning Office on-line service at you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.

Dated this 4th day of May 2026

/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO

Published in The Journal
May 27, 2026

35142
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing for review and determination regarding of regarding a proposed 5.50-acre Single Lot Development & Rezoning Application, submitted by Roger & Cindy Sutherland; agent: Julie Suckla, on property located at 12253 Road 23, Cortez, CO, consisting of 40.67 acres, more or less, located north of Road M, west of Road 23, situated in Section 8 Township 36N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 9:00am in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Montezuma County Administrative Offices, 109 W. Main, Cortez, CO. Interested persons may attend and give input. Information may be obtained from the Planning Office on-line service at you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.

Dated this 18th day of May 2026

/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO

Published in The Journal
May 27, 2026

35143
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing for review and determination regarding of regarding of a proposed 5 Lot Moderate Subdivision and Rezoning Application, submitted by Cori Cavalier & Christopher Thar, on property located at 32560 Road P, Mancos, CO, consisting of 40 acres, more or less, located west of Road 33, south of Road P, situated in Section 1, Township 36N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 9:10am in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Montezuma County Administrative Offices, 109 W. Main, Cortez, CO. Interested persons may attend and give input. Information may be obtained from the Planning Office on-line service at you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.

Dated this 18th day of May 2026

/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO

Published in The Journal
May 27, 2026

35144
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing for review and determination of a proposed 2 Lot Minor Subdivision & Rezoning Application, submitted by Vistas Unlimited, LLLP; agent: Larry Ott, on property located at 45989 Hwy 160, Mancos, CO, consisting of 35.25 acres, more or less, located east & north of Hwy 160, situated in Sections 31& 32 Township 36N, Range 12W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00pm, Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Montezuma County Administrative Offices, 109 W. Main, Cortez, CO. Interested persons may attend and give input. Information may be obtained from the Planning Office on-line service at you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.

Dated this 19th day of May 2026

/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO

Published in The Journal
May 27, 2026

35159
DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 7, COLORADO
WATER RESUME
(This publication can be viewed in its entirety on the state court website at: www.coloradojudicial.gov).
TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 7
Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is the resume of all water right applications filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of February 2026, for Water Division 7.
2026CW3001 RULES GOVERNING THE REVIEW OF A SUBSTITUTE WATER SUPPLY PLAN FOR THE LEASE, LOAN, OR TRADE OF A DECREED AGRICULTURAL WATER PROTECTION WATER RIGHT
The State Engineer and Director of Colorado Division of Water Resources, 1313 Sherman Street, 8th Floor, Denver, CO 80203 (please forward all correspondence and pleadings to the attention of Trevor D. Rogan, Assistant Attorney General, and Derek L. Turner, First Assistant Attorney General, Colorado Attorney General, Natural Resources & Environment Section, 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor, Denver, CO 80203, Telephone: 720-508-6865 (Rogan), 720-508-6926 (Turner); E-mail: trevor.rogan@coag.gov, derek.turner@coag.gov) respectfully requests the publication of the following proposed Rules in every county in Water Division 7 and in the resume of applications filed with the Water Clerk for Water Division 7.
TITLE The title of these rules is “Rules Governing the Review of a Substitute Water Supply Plan for the Lease, Loan, or Trade of a Decreed Agricultural Water Protection Water Right.” The short title of these rules is “Agricultural Water Protection Right Rules,” and in this document, the rules may be referred to as “Rules.”
AUTHORIZATION In order to comply with the requirements of section 37-80-123, C.R.S., it is necessary to adopt rules governing the review of a substitute water supply plan pursuant to section 37-92-308(12), C.R.S. The State Engineer’s authority to promulgate these Rules is based on section 37-80-102(1)(g), C.R.S., which vests rulemaking authority for the Division of Water Resources in the State Engineer; section 37-80-123, C.R.S., which requires the promulgation of these rules according to the State Engineer’s own rule-making process; and section 37-92-501, C.R.S., which authorizes the State Engineer to adopt rules and regulations to assist in the performance of administration, distribution, and regulation of the waters of the state in accordance with the constitution of the State of Colorado and other applicable laws.
ORDER OF THE STATE ENGINEER IT IS ORDERED that the following Rules governing the review of a substitute water supply plan for the lease, loan, or trade of a decreed agricultural water protection water right are adopted by the State Engineer. These Rules replace and supersede the “Rules Governing the Review of a Substitute Water Supply Plan for the Lease, Loan, or Trade of a Decreed Agricultural Water Protection Water Right” made effective by Order of the District Court for Water Division 1 on April 22, 2019 in Case No. 2017CW3152 (Consolidated Case No. 17CW3057, Div. 2).
RULE 1 SCOPE These Rules apply to all applications for substitute water supply plans pursuant to section 37-92-308(12), C.R.S.
RULE 2 DEFINITIONS The following definitions are applicable to these Rules:
2.1 “Agricultural Water Protection Water Right” means a water right changed by a water court decree to allow the lease, loan, or trade of up to fifty percent of the amount of water so decreed, subject to the allowances and limitations described in section 37-92-305(19), C.R.S. The Agricultural Protection Water Right is the total amount of the water right that was changed by the water court for agricultural water protection use. A portion of the Agricultural Protection Water Right may be Lease Water, as defined in Rule 2.6.
2.2 “Change Decree” means the water court decree for the change of water right from an absolute decreed irrigation water right used for agricultural purposes to an Agricultural Water Protection Water Right.
2.3 “Criteria and Guidelines” means the document developed by the Colorado Water Conservation Board for the establishment of Agricultural Water Protection Programs pursuant to section 37-92-305(19)(b)(IV)(B), C.R.S., to assure sufficient protection and monitoring of Agricultural Water Protection Water Rights.
2.4 “Final Decision” means the approval or denial of a substitute water supply plan, as defined in Rule 2.9, which is issued after the reconsideration period, as described in Rule 6.
2.5 “Initial Decision” is the State Engineer’s initial approval or denial of a substitute water supply plan, as defined in Rule 2.9, which may be reconsidered upon request as described in Rule 6.
2.6 “Lease Water” means the portion of the historical consumptive use described in the Change Decree that is requested for lease, loan, or trade in the substitute water supply plan. The amount may be up to fifty percent of the quantified historical consumptive use portion of the Agricultural Water Protection Water Right described in the Change Decree.
2.7 “Person” means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, a municipality, the state of Colorado, the United States, or any other legal entity, public or private. See section 37-92-103(8), C.R.S.
2.8 “Point of Diversion” means either (a) the decreed location where the Lease Water will be diverted from the natural stream or (b) the decreed upstream location of a reach of the natural stream where the Lease Water will be put to beneficial use.
2.9 “Substitute water supply plan” or “SWSP” means a one-year plan for the use of Lease Water at a Point of Diversion, which is administratively approved by the State Engineer pursuant to section 37-92-308(12), C.R.S.
2.10 “SWSP Parties” means applicant, all parties commenting on the SWSP application, and all parties to the Change Decree.
RULE 3 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA THAT THE STATE ENGINEER WILL CONSIDER IN REVIEW OF A SUBSTITUTE WATER SUPPLY PLAN APPLICATION Rule 3 describes requirements for information to be included in any SWSP application and, as directed by section 37-80-123(1)(b)(II), C.R.S., criteria the State Engineer will consider in reviewing all applications. Much of the information included in the application will be information found in the Change Decree but will be necessary in the application to provide a complete picture of the proposed operation. Applications should be submitted no later than January 15 to allow for review prior to the irrigation season. Applications should be submitted as early as possible to allow adequate time for evaluation.
3.1 Information that must be included in the application. Rather than transcribing long sections of the Change Decree, references to the decree paragraph and/or page number may be sufficient to fulfill requirements in Rule 3.1; however, language from the Change Decree may be included in the application for clarity.
3.1.1 Applicant name and evidence that applicant is the owner of the Agricultural Water Protection Water Right.
3.1.2 Evidence of written notice to the SWSP notification list, as required by section 37-92-308(12)(b)(I)(A), C.R.S.
3.1.3 Case number for the Change Decree.
3.1.4 Person to whom the Lease Water will be leased, loaned, or traded.
3.1.5 Copy of written lease, loan, or trade with end user of water. Confidential information, which is commonly related to price, may be redacted from application materials as long as essential information such as term, renewal/termination dates, and any special operation clauses are shown.
3.1.6 Proposed use of Lease Water:
3.1.6.1 The amount of Lease Water as a percentage (50 percent or less) of the Agricultural Water Protection Water Right and other amount limitations described in the Change Decree. Such limitations may include volumetric limits, which may vary by the percent of the Agricultural Water Protection Water Right being used, or limits that are a result of return flow percentages.
3.1.6.2 The Point of Diversion of the Lease Water, case number and paragraph or page number where the Point of Diversion is decreed, and any WDIDs assigned by the Division of Water Resources.
3.1.6.3 For a Point of Diversion that is upstream of the decreed point of diversion of the Lease Water, identify intervening water rights and describe how the upstream diversion can occur without injury.
3.1.6.4 Type and place of use of Lease Water. If an augmentation plan allows for the temporary addition of replacement sources, Lease Water may be added only pursuant to the provisions of that augmentation plan and must be diverted at a previously decreed Point of Diversion and returned to the stream for credit.
3.1.7 Opt out of SWSP operation: If applicant desires an SWSP with the option to opt out before the irrigation season begins, describe in detail the terms and conditions applicant requests. The Division Engineer must be notified no later than March 31 and before any diversions under the SWSP occur if the applicant elects to opt out.
3.1.8 Information on dry up and ongoing irrigation:
3.1.8.1 A description of where the Agricultural Water Protection Water Right water that is not being leased, loaned, or traded will continue to be used for agricultural purposes consistent with 37-92 305(19)(b)(III).
3.1.8.1.1 If requesting to rotate irrigated/dry-up acres in year 1, year 2 (under a renewal), and year 3 (under a renewal) of SWSP operation, describe the requested irrigated and dried up lands for each year in the initial application so that terms and conditions of the SWSP approval can remain unchanged (see Rule 4.1.2).
3.1.8.1.2 If requesting alternative irrigation approaches, rather than drying up a portion of the historically irrigated land, provide a description of the request and information supporting how such an operation prevents injury.
3.1.8.2 A description of the historically irrigated land associated with the Lease Water that will not be irrigated by the Lease Water, if any, for the duration of the SWSP.
3.1.8.3 A description of the method to ensure any necessary dry up of the irrigated land associated with the Lease Water, any plans to irrigate with alternative water sources, and any additional dry up terms and conditions from the Change Decree.
3.1.9 Historical return flow obligations:
3.1.9.1 Restatement of return flow obligations by time, place, and amount from the Change Decree. Obligations are typically described as fractions of farm headgate deliveries, flow rates, or volumetric amounts.
3.1.9.2 The amount of return flow obligation associated with the Lease Water. The amount of return flow obligation may vary with the percentage of the Agricultural Water Protection Water Right exercised (50 percent or less) and other limitations described in the Change Decree.
3.1.9.3 The source(s) of water to be used to meet return flow obligations.
3.1.9.4 Documentation of permission to use replacement water (copy of lease or contract) if not owned.
3.1.9.5 The location(s) at which replacement water will be placed in the river to meet return flow obligations, and the river distance from the location water is placed in river to the location of the return flow obligation for calculating transit loss.
3.1.9.6 For the use of return flow replacement sources downstream of the historical return flow location, an explanation of how downstream replacement can prevent injury, and under what conditions available upstream sources will be used. Explanation of any exchange or water exchange project to be used to meet return flow obligations, the exchange rate, and exchange potential.
3.1.9.7 For replacement provided through recharge accretions:
3.1.9.7.1 Description of the timing, amounts, and locations of delayed accretions to the receiving stream.
3.1.9.7.2 Table of estimated monthly deliveries, evaporation, other losses, releases, and accretions for the recharge facility.
3.1.9.8 Table of monthly return flow obligations, available replacement water from each replacement source, and transit losses associated with each replacement source. The table should include all ongoing obligations as described in the Change Decree and available replacement water from each replacement source used to meet those obligations.
3.1.10 Required Maps. All maps shall have scale, section, township, and range clearly identified.
3.1.10.1 Map 1: All water infrastructure involved in the SWSP (streams, ditches, historical return flow location, Point of Diversion, measuring structures, replacement sources, etc.).
3.1.10.2 Map 2: Lands that will not be irrigated by the Lease Water for the SWSP.
3.1.10.3 Map 3: Lands included in a conservation program or Agricultural Water Protection Program where the water decreed for agricultural water protection use but not leased, loaned, or traded will continue to be used for agricultural purposes.
3.1.11 A GIS shapefile outlining the land area that will not be irrigated by the Lease Water must be submitted to the Division of Water Resources before an approval can be issued. The shapefile shall include the Change Decree case number, the name of the SWSP application, and any accompanying metadata. In addition, the datum must be NAD83 and the UTM projection must be Zone 13.
3.1.12 Proof of permission (If permission is pending, an explanation on the status may be provided) to use any structures required for the operation of the SWSP but not owned by applicant.
3.1.13 Evidence of enrollment in a conservation program identified in section 37-92-305(19)(b)(IV)(A), C.R.S. or an Agricultural Water Protection Program for the lands identified in Map 3.
3.1.13.1 Applicant shall verify that use of the water under an SWSP does not conflict with water requirements of the conservation program or Agricultural Water Protection Program.
3.1.14 Detailed draft accounting table consistent with any applicable Division of Water Resources accounting guidance.
3.1.15 Contact information (including phone number and email address) for the party that will be submitting accounting for the SWSP and the party(ies) who will be coordinating daily operations with the water commissioner(s).
3.2 Criteria that the State Engineer will consider in reviewing an application, as directed by section 37-92-308(12)(c), C.R.S. The State Engineer must: 3.2.1 Verify that the proposed amount of Lease Water is consistent with the quantification and terms and conditions in the Change Decree and is no more than 50 percent of the historical consumptive use.
3.2.2 Verify that the Point of Diversion is subject to an existing water court decree.
3.2.3 Verify that the SWSP has correctly quantified the amount of replacement water associated with the Lease Water and that the SWSP will meet the return flow obligations in time, place, and amount to prevent material injury to other vested water rights and decreed conditional water rights in accordance with the Change Decree.
3.2.4 Verify that the operation of the SWSP does not facilitate the diversion of water between water divisions by direct diversion, exchange, replacement, or other means.
3.2.5 Consider written comments provided on the application in accordance with section 37-92-308(12)(b)(II), C.R.S.
3.2.6 Verify that, with appropriate terms and conditions, the SWSP will prevent
injury to vested water rights and complies with the Change Decree
RULE 4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT THE STATE ENGINEER MAY IMPOSE THROUGH AN APPROVED SUBSTITUTE WATER SUPPLY PLAN As required by section 37-80-123(1)(b)(I), C.R.S., Rule 4 describes the terms and conditions that the State Engineer may impose on SWSP approvals pursuant to these Rules. Sections 37-92-308(12)(c)(VI) and (VII), C.R.S., specifically require SWSP terms and conditions for the use of Lease Water, including the return flow obligations in time, place, and amount, that prevent material injury to other vested water rights and decreed conditional water rights and allow delivery to the Point of Diversion. All terms and conditions of the Change Decree apply to the SWSP. All SWSP terms and conditions shall be consistent with the Change Decree to the extent the Change Decree addresses any aspect of the operation. Should a conflict arise between the Change Decree and the SWSP, the terms and conditions of the Change Decree supersede any conflicting Standard SWSP Terms and Conditions or other conflicts between the SWSP and Change Decree.
4.1 The following Standard Terms and Conditions shall be included in every SWSP approval, but can be modified by the State Engineer in an SWSP approval. Applicants may suggest modifications to Standard Terms and Conditions in the application if necessary.
4.1.1 This SWSP shall be valid for the period of one year, as specified in the Final Decision unless otherwise revoked or superseded. Any change in the use of the Lease Water, return flow replacement, or operations of the SWSP requires submittal of a new application pursuant to section 37-92-308(12), C.R.S.
4.1.2 If the terms and conditions of the SWSP remain unchanged, the applicant may renew the SWSP two times within three years of the original beginning date by notifying the State Engineer by electronic mail or first-class mail (to the State Engineer’s Office) that the terms and conditions remain unchanged. The notice must describe the requested period of renewal (beginning date through end date), not to exceed one year, and a copy of the renewed lease, loan, or trade agreement, if applicable. Notice should be provided at least 35 days prior to the requested beginning date.
4.1.3 The State Engineer may revoke this SWSP or add additional restrictions to its operation if at any time the State Engineer determines that injury to other vested water rights has occurred or will likely occur as a result of the operation of this SWSP or if the applicant fails to comply with the SWSP conditions of approval. Should this SWSP expire without renewal or be revoked, all use of water under this SWSP must cease immediately. However, all ongoing obligations from operation under this SWSP, such as historical return flow replacements, must continue to be fulfilled.
4.1.4 Approval of this SWSP is contingent on the non-irrigation of the specified portion of the applicant’s property as shown on Map 2.
4.1.5 This SWSP is only valid if the lands shown on Map 3 continue to participate in a program as required in section 37-92-305(19)(b)(IV), C.R.S.
4.2 Pursuant to section 37-92-308(12)(c)(VI), C.R.S., additional terms and conditions not listed in Rule 4.1 will be included in each SWSP approval to allow for administration and prevention of injury based on the specific operation of each SWSP.
4.3 The State Engineer may include terms and conditions submitted by commenting parties pursuant to section 37-92-308(12)(b)(II), C.R.S.
RULE 5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DECISION OF THE STATE ENGINEER The decision of the State Engineer, either an approval or denial of the SWSP application, must include the following information as required by section 37-92-308(12)(f), C.R.S.:
5.1 Detailed statement of the basis and rationale for the decision. If the decision is
an approval, the approval must include a complete explanation of the terms and conditions imposed to prevent injury to other water rights (see Rule 4) and why the terms and conditions are imposed.
5.2 Description of the consideration given to any written comments that were filed by other parties
RULE 6 RECONSIDERATION AND APPEAL OF STATE ENGINEER’S DECISION Section 37-80-123(1)(b)(IV), C.R.S., requires that the Rules provide procedures for the State Engineer to reconsider a decision and section 37-92-308(12)(h), C.R.S., describes the SWSP appeal process. Reconsideration and appeal of the State Engineer’s decision shall be in accordance with the following:
6.1 Initial Decision and Reconsideration
6.1.1 The State Engineer shall serve a copy of the Initial Decision, whether an approval or denial, on all SWSP Parties. The Initial Decision may be reconsidered within 14 days of the date of service of the Initial Decision.
6.1.2 Any party may request that the State Engineer reconsider the Initial Decision during the 14-day reconsideration period by providing information not available to the State Engineer when the Initial Decision was made, by identifying or explaining information the State Engineer failed to consider, or by identifying clerical errors in the Initial Decision. The requesting party shall serve a copy of the request on all SWSP Parties and the State Engineer.
6.1.2.1 The State Engineer will review the information provided by the party requesting reconsideration and will provide a response to all SWSP Parties within a reasonable time.
6.1.3 If no reconsideration is requested, the State Engineer will issue a Final Decision 14 days after the Initial Decision. If any party requests reconsideration, the State Engineer will issue the Final Decision after reconsideration. The State Engineer will serve a copy of the Final Decision on all SWSP Parties. The SWSP may be operated only after the State Engineer issues the Final Decision.
6.2 Appeal of State Engineer’s Final Decision
6.2.1 Any appeal of the Final Decision must be made within thirty-five days of the date of service of the Final Decision. Any appeal must be filed under the Change Decree case number.
6.2.2 Only an SWSP Party or a party that requested reconsideration under Rule 6.1 may appeal a Final Decision. This rule does not limit which parties may then participate in the Court’s appeal proceeding, which follows the process described in section 37-92-308(12)(h), C.R.S.
RULE 7 AGRICULTURAL WATER PROTECTION WATER RIGHT SUBSTITUTE WATER SUPPLY PLAN DATABASE Rule 7 establishes procedures for creating a database that tracks and inventories SWSPs and for making that information available to the public as required by section 37-80-123(1)(b)(V), C.R.S.
7.1 Database creation:
7.1.1 The existing database used to track SWSP status will be modified to include the information listed in Rule
7.2. Database information requirements:
7.2.1 Change Decree case number.
7.2.2 SWSP name.
7.2.3 Approved date of operation for the original SWSP: the date that operation may begin for the first SWSP pursuant to an application, as opposed to a request for a renewal.
7.2.4 SWSP recent renewal date: the date that operation may begin for the one-year renewal of the SWSP, as allowed by section 37-92-308(12)(d), C.R.S.
7.2.5 Status (approved, denied, pending, etc.).
7.2.6 Decreed beneficial use(s) of the Lease Water prior to the Change Decree.
7.2.7 Type of SWSP: “308(12) – Agricultural Water Protection,” which also describes the decreed beneficial use of the water under the Change Decree.
7.2.8 Beneficial use of the Lease Water in the SWSP.
7.2.9 Amount of Lease Water in the SWSP.
7.2.10 Location(s) of use of the Lease Water in the SWSP including water division,
water district, and section, township, and range.
7.3 Database accessibility:
7.3.1 The public will have access to the information in Rule 7.2 through the Colorado Information Marketplace.
RULE 8 SEVERABILITY If any portion of these rules is found to be invalid, the remaining portion of the rules shall remain in force and in effect.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that these rules shall take effect sixty days after publication in accordance with section 37-92-501, C.R.S., and will thereafter remain in effect until amended as provided by law. In the event that protests are filed with respect to these Rules pursuant to section 37-92-501, C.R.S., the effective date of these Rules is the date on which the Court enters a judgment confirming resolution of all protests to these rules. Any person desiring to protest these rules may do so in the manner provided in section 37-92-501, C.R.S. Any such protest to these rules must be filed by the end of the month following the month in which these rules are published. (27 pages including exhibits)
THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THE FOREGOING APPLICATION(S) MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT AND PROTEST WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE, OR BE FOREVER BARRED.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE until the last day of June 2026, to file with the Water Clerk, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why a certain application should not be granted or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. A copy of such Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the applicant or the applicant’s attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service shall be filed with the Water Clerk, as prescribed by Rule 5, CRCP. (Filing fee: $192.00; Forms are available through the Office of the Water Clerk or on the Judicial web site at www.coloradojudicial.gov; Jason Poyer, Water Court Specialist, 1060 E. 2nd Ave., Room 106, Durango, CO 81301; 970-247-2304)
/s/ Jason Poyer
Water Court Specialist
Published in The Journal
May 27, 2026

35162
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.

Elbert Barber, Unit A-40, 417 S. Cedar St. #17, Cortez CO 81321 owing $649.

Tenants and associates are no longer allowed on premises unless accompanied by manager. Payment must be received by 5:00PM on 6/15/26, in cash or money order, to stop the disposal of personal items. Published in the Cortez Journal on 5/27/26 and 6/3/26.

35197
Public Notice
NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING
Before the
Town of Mancos
Board of Trustees

Notice is hereby given that on June 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in Mancos Town Hall, 117 N. Main, Mancos, Colorado, or at such other place and time as the hearing may adjourn to, a Public Hearing will be held for:
Outlier Cellars LLC dba Fenceline applied for a Vintners Restaurant License
Additional information is available from Mancos Town Hall and available to the public for inspection. For questions or comments, please contact Town Hall, 117 N. Main, Mancos, CO. All interested parties are encouraged to attend or mail in comments to The Town of Mancos, P.O. Box 487, Mancos, CO 81328. The Town will be accepting comments up to the date and time of the public hearing.
Published in The Journal May 27, 2026.

35201
Public Notice
NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING

Before the
Town of Mancos
Board of Trustees

Notice is hereby given that on June 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in Mancos Town Hall, 117 N. Main, Mancos, Colorado, or at such other place and time as the hearing may adjourn to, a Public Hearing will be held for:

Jonathan Navarro Rascon dba El Rio Cantina applied for a Modification Of Premises


Additional information is available from Mancos Town Hall and available to the public for inspection. For questions or comments, please contact Town Hall, 117 N. Main, Mancos, CO. All interested parties are encouraged to attend or mail in comments to The Town of Mancos, P.O. Box 487, Mancos, CO 81328. The Town will be accepting comments up to the date and time of the public hearing.

Published in The Journal May 27, 2026

35214
The Ute Mountain Environmental Programs Department Brownfields Program is accepting proposals from qualified companies for complete planning and abatement of chemical hazards on structures in Towaoc, CO and White Mesa, UT.
Questions, requests for full hazard descriptions, and proposals can be sent to Tony James, Brownfields Coordinator, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Environmental Department, PO Box 448, Towaoc, CO 81334, (970) 993-0172, ajames@utemountain.org. Proposals will be accepted through June 10, 2026.
Published in The Journal May 27, and June 3 and 10, 2026
Published in the Durango Herald May 27, 29 and June 1, 3, 5, 8 and 10, 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

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

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