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.

Save Your GOOD STUFF for
For Pets' Sake
Humane Society's
HUGE FALL YARD SALE
SEPTEMBER 23-26
Mont. County Fairgrounds
Donations accepted 9/22
MANY Volunteers Needed!
Help our local pets!
Call (970) 565-PETS/7387

MEGA BARN SALE
Air-conditioned Barn!
Over $500,000 Inventory
Side-by-side, guns, ammo, knives, fishing rods & tackle, hunting, camping & backpacking gear, compound bow, crossbow, flatbed trailer, wood stove, tons of tools, music stuff, everything kitchen, military surplus, 10 bicycles, tires/wheels, truck boxes, helmets, 2 telescopes, strollers, heaters, fans, tons of Coleman, antiques, beds, 8 dressers, wood desks, office chairs, books, records, tone of nic naks, hutches, couches, dinette sets, TVs, stereos, jewelry, Indian items, camo clothes and MUCH, MUCH MORE. Dealers welcome. Best BBQ in Colorado available.
FRI & SAT AUG. 15th & 16th
8am - 4pm
25253 Road H, Cortez

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

3BR, 2BA LR, DA, kitchen, 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

MALE CAREGIVER available. Personable & caring man to shop, cook, clean, transport to appointments, etc. Experienced w/ references. Glenn: 970-529-3484

2014 Nissan 370Z Touring Convertible with navigation pkg. Midnite metallic blue, 7-spd automatic, 332 HP, gray leather interior. 23K miles. 970-570-9463

36314
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS 38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 11-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On JUNE 8, 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): Heidi R. Wilkerson
Original Beneficiary(ies): United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, United States Department of Agriculture
Date of Deed of Trust: February 17, 2011
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 17, 2011
Recording Information at Reception No: 575387
Original Principal Amount: $148,100.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $115, 017.70
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.
Lot 9, Block 2, Verde Vu Subdivision, a part of the Hartman Addition to the City of Cortez, according to the Eighth Partial Amended Plat thereof filed for record May 8, 1974 in Book 9 at Page 70.
Also known by street and number as: 918 S. Cedar 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, OCTOBER 7, 2026, AT 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: August 12, 2026
Last Publication: September 9, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: June 8, 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 #CO26897
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 August 12, 19, 26 and September 2, 9, 2026

36315
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS 38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 12-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On June 10, 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): Venay Uecke and Jerome Uecke
Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc., its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Rocket Mortgage, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: September 13, 2019
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 16, 2019
Recording Information at Reception No: 625109**
Original Principal Amount: $254,308.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $224,149.08
Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
A tract of land in the NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 33, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, N.M.P.M., being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING as a point on the South line of the NW1/4SW1/4 of said Section 33, from which point the SW corner of said Section 33, original stone in place, bears South 3211'48" West a distance of 1556.32 feet; THENCE South 89 51'22" East a distance of 488.58 feet along South line of the NW1/4SW1/4 of said Section 33 to the SE Corner of the NW1/4SW1/4 of said Section 33; North 00 58'48" East a distance of 711.34 feet along the East line of the NW1/4SW1/4 of said Section 33 to the South right of way line of County Road G; North 80 36'31" West a distance of 507.55 feet along the South right of way line of County Road G; South a distance of 792.82 feet to the point of beginning.

**The Deed of Trust legal description was corrected by a Corrective Affidavit re: Scrivener's Error recorded on 4/20/2026 at Reception No. 666691, in the records of Montezuma County, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 17150 Road G, 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, OCTOBER 7, 2026, AT 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: August 12, 2026
Last Publication: September 9, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: June 10, 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 #CO26231
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 August 12, 19, 26 and September 2, 9, 2026

36387
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF CORTEZ
Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on or about September 11, 2026, on a contract dated March 31, 2026, between the City of Cortez and Candelaria Construction, Inc., 13310 Rd 27.6, Dolores, CO 81323 for the 2026 Concrete Cost-Share Project.

All persons, companies, or corporations that have furnished labor, materials, supplies, or services used by Candelaria Construction, Inc. in connection with said contract, and whose claim has not been paid by the contractor shall, on or before the 8th day of September, 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 August 12, 19 and 26, 2026

36403
Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County, Colorado, the following bills and payroll were allowed for the periods of July 1st through July 31st, 2026 inclusive. Detailed information may be seen at the Dolores County Commissioners Office during business hours.

Payroll Check Numbers 6702 - 6715 Direct Deposit Numbers 33816-33974

Bill Check Numbers 121774-121850
GENERAL FUND
July $92,289.32 ALL DEPARTMENTS PAYROLL
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $125.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
ATMOS ENERGY $136.14 Maintenance UTILITIES
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $52.60 Commissioners Other ADVERTISING
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $13.68 Commissioners Other ADVERTISING
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $73.92 Commissioners Other ADVERTISING
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $40.28 Elections ADVERTISING
BUFFINGTON/KAY LYNN $1,475.00 Elections ELECTION WORKERS
CARHART CUSTOMS $200.00 Sheriff EQUIPMENT
CASP TREASURER $50.00 Sheriff TRAVEL & MEETINGS
CCCT RON VALDEZ $165.00 Maintenance REPAIRS
CENTURY LINK $178.68 IT TELEPHONE
COUNTY SHERIFFS OF COLOR $200.00 Sheriff OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $18.05 Commissioners Other TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $534.89 Sheriff FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $618.44 Sheriff FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $412.76 Sheriff FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $495.95 Sheriff FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $466.22 Sheriff FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $397.08 EMA FUEL
DPA ACCOUNTING $292.49 Clerk POSTAGE
DRUMMOND/DANA $356.25 Elections ELECTION WORKERS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $467.82 Commissioners Other OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $59.99 Commissioners Other CONSERVATION TRUST/LOTTO
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $734.53 Commissioners Other CONSERVATION TRUST/LOTTO
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $725.79 Attorney TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $144.59 Clerk OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $284.98 Treasurer OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,049.79 Assessor TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $151.90 Maintenance OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $244.28 Maintenance CAHONE PARK MAINTENANCE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $101.79 Sheriff OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $241.30 Sheriff TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $925.53 Sheriff EQUIPMENT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $16.99 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $20.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $437.87 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $109.73 Extension OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $70.35 VA TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $33.98 Fair Board TELEPHONE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $162.75 Fair Board FAIR RIBBONS & JUDGES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $108.96 Fair Board JR RODEO AWARDS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $400.00 Commissioners Other CONSERVATION TRUST/LOTTO
FORST JR/D MATT $820.00 Fair Board JR RODEO AWARDS
GALLS $768.90 Sheriff UNIFORMS
GARDNER/FRANCIE $1,475.00 Elections ELECTION WORKERS
HANKINS/NOLAN $300.00 Elections ELECTION WORKERS
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $145.02 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $156.11 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
JOHNSON/LENORE $57.99 IT TELEPHONE
KELSHAW/JESSICA $190.00 Fair Board JR RODEO AWARDS
LAWS $107.50 Sheriff REPAIRS
MARTIN/BRETT $1,500.00 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY SHERIFF $6,278.00 Jail PRISONER MAINTENANCE
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.20 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.00 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $61.60 Fair Board UTILITIES
NETFORCE PC INC $1,048.00 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
NETFORCE PC INC $904.93 IT TELEPHONE
NETFORCE PC INC $28.80 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NETFORCE PC INC $105.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NETFORCE PC INC $105.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NETFORCE PC INC $210.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
PARKERS WORKPLACE SOLUTI $439.90 Commissioners Other OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
RANDOLPH/KENDELL $300.00 Elections ELECTION WORKERS
SAULS CREEK ENGINEERING $4,770.00 Clerk COMPUTER LEASE
SCHULTZ/SHILO $375.00 Elections ELECTION WORKERS
WANCO $240.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
AT&T MOBILITY $305.92 Sheriff TELEPHONE
BANGERS $277.61 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
EMERY TELCOM $79.95 IT INTERNET
EMERY TELCOM $350.00 IT INTERNET
EMERY TELCOM $139.53 VA TELEPHONE
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $37.43 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $1,123.68 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $47.01 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $144.52 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $33.71 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $35.57 Sheriff S&R UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $110.79 Fair Board UTILITIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $332.74 EMA TELEPHONE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $72.57 EMA TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $344.44 EMA MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,022.57 IT OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $359.85 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,673.50 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $2,219.49 IT MISC GRANTS
FITI WIFI $76.72 IT TELEPHONE
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $610.20 Maintenance UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $97.20 Maintenance UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $75.00 Maintenance UTILITIES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $211.44 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $353.55 Maintenance TRASH SERVICES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $205.44 Maintenance TRASH SERVICES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $219.07 Maintenance TRASH SERVICES
DOVE CREEK DINNER BELL $400.00 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
ALEXANDER/GAYLE $150.00 Fair Board FAIR RIBBONS & JUDGES
ALEXANDER/GAYLE $17.10 Fair Board FAIR RIBBONS & JUDGES
ALEXANDER/GAYLE $25.00 Fair Board FAIR RIBBONS & JUDGES
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $109.50 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
ARNALL/MICHAEL $1,500.00 Coroner PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $342.32 Commissioners Other ADVERTISING
BRADY PLUS $50.51 Maintenance OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
BRADY PLUS $157.73 Maintenance OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
BROWN/MELISSA $504.00 Coroner DEPUTY
CARHART FEED & SEED $16.35 Maintenance OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $26.24 Maintenance OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $32.80 Maintenance OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $23.49 Maintenance OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $0.07 Maintenance OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $34.44 Maintenance OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $2.55 Maintenance OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $185.52 Fair Board FAIR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
CARHART FEED & SEED $75.95 Fair Board FAIR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
CARHART FEED & SEED $40.14 Fair Board FAIR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
CARHART FEED & SEED $1.80 Extension YELLOW JACKET ORCHARD
CARHART FEED & SEED $4.99 Extension YELLOW JACKET ORCHARD
CARHART FEED & SEED $20.00 Sheriff REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $367.54 Sheriff REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $59.59 Sheriff REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $391.21 Maintenance CAHONE PARK MAINTENANCE
CENTURY LINK $304.13 Sheriff TELEPHONE
CO ST UNIVERSITY-LISA BL $203.76 Extension TRAVEL & MEETINGS
COBERLY WEB CREATIONS $280.00 IT INTERNET
DK AG & AUTO $54.78 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
DK AG & AUTO $1,085.53 EMA VEHICLE REPAIRS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $46.37 Assessor GAS FOR TRAVEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $64.84 Mapping & Addressing FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $31.50 Extension GAS FOR TRAVEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $47.00 Fair Board FAIR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $16.56 Commissioners Other OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $19.47 Sheriff OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $49.00 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $11.17 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $17.98 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $7.18 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $6.87 Sheriff FUEL
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $4.00 Extension MISCELLANEOUS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $7.19 Extension FAIR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
DPA ACCOUNTING $521.96 Clerk POSTAGE
DPA ACCOUNTING $278.58 Clerk POSTAGE
GOLBRICHT/DENNIS R $2,584.50 Attorney CONTRACT-ATTORNEY
GOLBRICHT/DENNIS R $916.50 Attorney PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
HANKINS/NOLAN $385.00 Fair Board JR RODEO AWARDS
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $81.49 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $464.00 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
KP LLC $9,381.43 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
LOYD/JODIE $50.00 Fair Board FAIR RIBBONS & JUDGES
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC $39,414.45 Sheriff MISC GRANT
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC $3,648.40 Sheriff MISC GRANT
NETFORCE PC INC $904.93 IT TELEPHONE
NETFORCE PC INC $28.80 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NETFORCE PC INC $40.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NETFORCE PC INC $105.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NETFORCE PC INC $105.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NEUMO ENTERPRISES $1,696.09 Commissioners Other COMPUTER LEASE
NEUMO ENTERPRISES $1,832.73 Commissioners Other COMPUTER LEASE
NEUMO ENTERPRISES $1,832.73 Commissioners Other COMPUTER LEASE
NEUMO ENTERPRISES $1,832.73 Treasurer COMPUTER LEASE
NEUMO ENTERPRISES $2,607.10 Assessor COMPUTER LEASE
NEUMO ENTERPRISES $2,482.96 Assessor COMPUTER LEASE
NEUMO ENTERPRISES $2,607.10 Assessor COMPUTER LEASE
NEUMO ENTERPRISES $2,607.10 Assessor COMPUTER LEASE
PARKERS WORKPLACE SOLUTI $439.90 Commissioners Other OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
PITNEY BOWES $19.08 IT OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
PITNEY BOWES $82.99 IT OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
QUILL CORPORATION $45.18 Assessor OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
QUILL CORPORATION $20.99 Assessor OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
QUILL CORPORATION $12.98 Assessor OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
QUILL CORPORATION $42.97 Assessor OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
SECOND NATURE LLC $264.70 Commissioners Other SAGE GROUSE CONSULT
SENNHENN/JAN $150.00 Fair Board FAIR RIBBONS & JUDGES
SENNHENN/JAN $17.10 Fair Board FAIR RIBBONS & JUDGES
SENNHENN/JAN $25.00 Fair Board FAIR RIBBONS & JUDGES
TECHNOLOGY WEST $95.00 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
THE SIDWELL COMPANY $185.00 Assessor COMPUTER LEASE
THE SIDWELL COMPANY $1,480.00 Assessor COMPUTER LEASE
THE SIDWELL COMPANY $7,215.00 Assessor COMPUTER LEASE
THE SIDWELL COMPANY $12,655.00 Assessor COMPUTER LEASE
US POSTAL SERVICE $126.00 Assessor OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
VITAL RECORDS CONTROL $249.59 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS

TOTAL $242,444.35

BILL CHECK NUMBER 204805-204837
SENIOR SERVICES
July $14,683.73 Senior Services PAYROLL
A&Z CONSTRUCTION $250.00 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $26.00 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
AUTO CHLOR SYSTEM $311.28 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
BLUE MOUNTAIN EXTERMINAT $95.00 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
BLUE MOUNTAIN MEATS $331.77 Senior Services FOOD
BUFFINGTON/KAY LYNN $600.00 Senior Services HEALTH PROMO
CALLAWAY PACKING $55.98 Senior Services KITCHEN SUPPLIES
CALLAWAY PACKING $19.96 Senior Services KITCHEN SUPPLIES
CALLAWAY PACKING $383.16 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $181.03 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $398.67 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $384.86 Senior Services FOOD
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES $329.65 Senior Services MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
CRAMER/VALERIE $75.00 Senior Services TELEPHONE
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $1,502.66 Senior Services FUEL
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $20.32 Senior Services OFFICE SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $93.19 Senior Services KITCHEN SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,949.89 Senior Services FOOD
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $102.99 Senior Services HOSPITALITY
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $21.97 Senior Services LICENSE & FEES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $381.50 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $122.75 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $225.61 Senior Services MISCELLANEOUS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $29.95 Senior Services TRAINING
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $431.82 Senior Services FUNDRAISING
GATLIN/CASSIE $50.00 Senior Services TELEPHONE
KIBEL/CATHY $75.00 Senior Services TELEPHONE
LANGSTAFF (PHONE)/VIOLA $75.00 Senior Services TELEPHONE
LANGSTAFF/VIOLA $200.00 Senior Services HOME CHORE
LANGSTAFF/VIOLA $128.00 Senior Services PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
LANGSTAFF/VIOLA $8.00 Senior Services TRAVEL & MEETINGS
MYERS/WILLIAM $25.00 Senior Services TELEPHONE
NIDIFFER/DOUG $75.00 Senior Services TELEPHONE
PROSSER (PHONE)/NANCY $75.00 Senior Services TELEPHONE
SPANGLER/CAMERON $104.97 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SPANGLER/CAMERON $200.00 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SPANGLER/CAMERON $60.00 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SPANGLER/CAMERON $184.62 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SPANGLER/CAMERON $25.00 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SPRINGMEYER/SUE $75.00 Senior Services TELEPHONE
WRIGHT/DANNY $75.00 Senior Services TELEPHONE
ATMOS ENERGY $175.95 Senior Services UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $202.50 Senior Services UTILITIES
BLUE MOUNTAIN MEATS $333.40 Senior Services FOOD
CARHART FEED & SEED $186.45 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
CARHART FEED & SEED $66.04 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
COKER/MICHAEL $140.00 Senior Services HOME CHORE
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $1,178.46 Senior Services FUEL
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $241.41 Senior Services FOOD
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $62.83 Senior Services TRAINING
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $1,010.47 Senior Services FUNDRAISING
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $1,050.25 Senior Services UTILITIES
JOHNSON/NATHAN $250.00 Senior Services HOME CHORE
SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPI $1,001.50 Senior Services FALL RISK
SPANGLER/CAMERON $140.96 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $195.99 Senior Services UTILITIES

TOTAL 30,680.54

Bill Check Numbers 301606-301618
Health Nurse
July $12,029.50 Health Nurse PAYROLL
AT&T MOBILITY $63.95 Health Nurse TELEPHONE
AT&T MOBILITY $61.95 Health Nurse TELEPHONE
AT&T MOBILITY $61.95 Health Nurse TELEPHONE
CDPHE $63.70 Health Nurse VITAL RECORDS
CDPHE $21.00 Health Nurse VITAL RECORDS
EMERY TELCOM $249.95 Health Nurse DSL
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $191.82 Health Nurse UTILITIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $322.90 Health Nurse OFFICE SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,482.19 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $984.33 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $337.25 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
NETFORCE PC INC $116.21 Health Nurse DSL
COOK/LINDA $1,250.00 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $189.04 Health Nurse TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $244.86 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS

TOTAL 17,670.60

Bill Check Numbers 401471 - 401480
Mand. Weed
July $4,948.05 Mand Weed PAYROLL
ALGER/MIKE $50.00 Mand. Weed HPP GRANT
ATMOS ENERGY $46.48 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $34.95 Mand. Weed OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $18.68 Mand. Weed OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $14.99 Mand. Weed TELEPHONE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $33.62 Mand. Weed REPAIRS
PROFESSIONAL GARAGE DOOR $213.75 Mand. Weed REPAIRS
RANNEY/MARY $50.00 Mand. Weed HPP GRANT
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $138.67 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $224.05 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $18.72 Mand. Weed REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $9.25 Mand. Weed REPAIRS
CO ST UNIVERSITY-LISA BL $203.76 Mand. Weed TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $219.45 Mand. Weed TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $239.29 Mand. Weed TRAVEL & MEETINGS

TOTAL 6,463.71

Bill Check Numbers 507384-507422
Road & Bridge
July $44,913.80 Road & Bridge PAYROLL
BRUIN WASTE MANAGEMENT $55.00 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
AT&T MOBILITY $115.45 Road & Bridge TELEPHONE
AT&T MOBILITY $(40.00) Road & Bridge TELEPHONE
AYERS/JACK $75.00 Road & Bridge TELEPHONE
BEANLAND/DENNY $75.00 Road & Bridge TELEPHONE
BINGHAM/CARA $30.00 Road & Bridge TELEPHONE
DAVIS/STEVE $200.00 Road & Bridge SAFETY ITEMS
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $55.00 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $(55.00) Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $119.98 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $15.49 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $36.99 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $659.99 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $22.00 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $465.18 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $175.45 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
HICKMAN/NORMAN $75.00 Road & Bridge TELEPHONE
KIMBALL MIDWEST $151.90 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
KIMBALL MIDWEST $76.90 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
MHC KENWORTH GRAND JUNCT $75.02 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
MHC KENWORTH GRAND JUNCT $4.23 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.20 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $331.40 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
NIELSON/JOHN $75.00 Road & Bridge TELEPHONE
ORKIN INC $194.10 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
PRIBBLE/LONNIE $75.00 Road & Bridge TELEPHONE
UNITED CENTRAL INDUSTRIA $728.43 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
WHITE/LARRY $75.00 Road & Bridge TELEPHONE
4 RIVERS EQUIPMENT $552.42 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
ATMOS ENERGY $80.06 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
ATMOS ENERGY $32.54 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $38.24 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $105.56 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC $1,616.48 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
RELADYNE WEST LLC $28,090.85 Road & Bridge FUEL
SAN MIGUEL POWER ASSOCIA $37.00 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
SAN MIGUEL POWER ASSOCIA $82.00 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $202.50 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $357.90 Road & Bridge TRASH SERVICES
BELT SALVAGE COMPANY $1.18 Road & Bridge BRIDGE
BELT SALVAGE COMPANY $80.00 Road & Bridge BRIDGE
CARHART FEED & SEED $16,262.00 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
DK AG & AUTO $1,533.96 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
DOVE CREEK IMPLEMENT $7.62 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $693.36 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
HOSS FEB INC. $1,561.53 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
INTERSTATE BILLING SERVI $286.13 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
JALU FASTENERS INC $51.14 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
PLUMBING STORE/THE $37.58 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
POWER MOTIVE CORP. $113.25 Road & Bridge CRUSHING ROCK
PRECISION COMPANY INC $455.76 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
PRECISION COMPANY INC $68.92 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
SENERGY PETROLEUM $4,194.44 Road & Bridge FUEL
UNITED CENTRAL INDUSTRIA $146.73 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES

Total $105,511.66

I, Lenore Johnson, Commissioners' Bookkeeper of Dolores County, Colorado, do hereby certify the foregoing to be full and true accounting of all bills and payroll allowed by the Board of County Commissioners for period ending July 31st, 2026 approved at regular meetings July 6th, July 8th, & July 20th, 2026.
Published in The Journal August 12, 2026

36427
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of David W. Klodt, Deceased
Case Number 26PR7
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 December 26, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kelly D. Ayers
22025 Road C1
Cortez, Co 81321
Published in The Journal August 12, 19 and 26, 2026

36474
BEFORE THE COLORADO ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION

NOTICE AND APPLICATION FOR HEARING

DOCKET NO. 260700207

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Pursuant to Rule 523.d, the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission Staff has applied to the Commission for an Order Finding Violation against American Helium Operating LLC (Operator No. 10841), to adjudicate allegations in the Notice of Alleged Violation No. 404024729.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to: 1) the general jurisdiction of the Energy and Carbon Management Commission of the State of Colorado under 34-60-105, C.R.S.; 2) specific powers granted pursuant to 34-60-106, C.R.S.; 3) the Colorado Administrative Procedures Act at 24-4-105, C.R.S.; and 4) the Commission's Series 500 Rules at 2 C.C.R. 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing before an ECMC Hearing Officer at the following date, time, and location (subject to change):

Date: October 29, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place:
Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, CO 80203

Virtual Access via Google Meet
Video call link:
Or dial: (US) +1 929-256-1123 PIN: 951 128 587#

Deadline for Affected Persons to Petition: September 29, 2026

The Notice and documents related to this matter including a complete list of affected Facilities can be found on our "Hearing eFiling System Document Search" page here https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGPublicAccess/index.html. Select "Search for Docket Related Documents" from the pull-down menu, use the above "Docket Number", and select "Search".

Published in The Journal
August 12, 2026

36477
TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO
ORDINANCE NO. 591
SERIES 2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO, ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY FOR FEES TO BE SET BY RESOLUTION; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR LICENSE AND PERMIT RENEWAL, DELINQUENCY, EXPIRATION, AND REINSTATEMENT; AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL COURT ADMINISTRATIVE FEES; AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the Town's licensing and fee provisions should be updated to provide clear, consistent, and equitable procedures for administration and enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees further finds that fees should be reviewed periodically and adjusted by resolution without requiring amendment of the Dolores Municipal Code each time a fee is modified; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that clear procedures governing license renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and administrative court costs are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and to ensure fair and consistent administration of Town programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO:
SECTION 1. FEES ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION.
Unless otherwise required by state law, fees, charges, deposits, administrative costs, court costs, late fees, reinstatement fees, permit fees, license fees, and similar charges imposed by the Town may be established and amended by resolution of the Board of Trustees.
The Town Fee Schedule adopted by resolution shall constitute the official schedule of such fees and may be amended from time to time without amendment of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. FAILURE TO RECEIVE NOTICE.
Failure of the Town to send, or failure of any applicant, permit holder, or license holder to receive, a renewal notice shall not relieve the applicant, permit holder, or license holder of the obligation to renew, pay required fees, or comply with expiration requirements established by the Dolores Municipal Code or Town Fee Schedule.
SECTION 3. BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWAL AND EXPIRATION.
A. Business licenses shall remain valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance unless otherwise suspended, revoked, or expired pursuant to law.
B. Renewal fees shall be due upon expiration of the license.
C. Late fees shall be assessed as established in the Town Fee Schedule.
D. A business license that remains delinquent for more than ninety (90) days following expiration shall automatically expire.
E. Any person conducting business after expiration of a required business license shall be deemed to be operating without a valid business license and shall be subject to enforcement under the Dolores Municipal Code.
SECTION 4. BUSINESS LICENSE REINSTATEMENT.
A. A business license that has expired due to non-renewal may be reinstated within one (1) year of expiration upon:
1. Submission of any required renewal documentation;
2. Payment of the current license fee;
3. Payment of all accrued late fees; and
4. Payment of any reinstatement fee established by the Town Fee Schedule.
B. Licenses expired for more than one (1) year shall require submission of a new application.
SECTION 5. SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT RENEWAL AND EXPIRATION.
A. Short-term rental permits shall be renewed in accordance with the Dolores Municipal Code and applicable Town regulations.
B. Late fees shall be assessed as established by the Town Fee Schedule.
C. A short-term rental permit that remains delinquent for more than ninety (90) days following expiration shall automatically expire.
D. An expired short-term rental permit shall not be eligible for reinstatement.
E. A property owner seeking authorization following expiration shall submit a new application and shall be subject to all applicable permit caps, waiting lists, fees, and regulations in effect at the time of application.
F. Expiration of a short-term rental permit shall not preserve, reserve, or otherwise guarantee permit availability for the former permit holder.
SECTION 6. BUILDING PERMIT EXTENSIONS AND REINSTATEMENT.
A. Building permit extension and reinstatement fees shall be established by the Town Fee Schedule.
B. Building permits that have expired may be reinstated in accordance with procedures established by the Building Official and the Town Fee Schedule.
C. Nothing herein shall prevent the Building Official from requiring compliance with applicable codes in effect at the time of reinstatement when necessary to protect public health, safety, or welfare.
(D). Building Permit Valuation. Unless otherwise required by adopted building codes, project valuation for building permit purposes shall be determined using the most current International Code Council Building Valuation Data (BVD), as amended from time to time. References in prior ordinances, resolutions, fee schedules, or policies to specific editions of ICC valuation data are hereby superseded.
SECTION 7. DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS.
To the extent permitted by law, the Town may deny issuance, renewal, reinstatement, transfer, approval, or processing of licenses, permits, applications, and other Town authorizations when the applicant has outstanding fees, penalties, taxes, utility charges, court costs, or other obligations owed to the Town.
SECTION 8. MUNICIPAL COURT ADMINISTRATIVE FEES.
A. The Municipal Court may assess administrative court costs and fees established by resolution of the Board of Trustees.
B. The Municipal Court may assess failure-to-appear fees established by resolution of the Board of Trustees.
C. The Municipal Court may assess collection costs and other administrative costs authorized by the Town Fee Schedule or applicable law.
D. Administrative court costs shall be assessed in accordance with the Town Fee Schedule unless otherwise ordered by the Municipal Judge.
SECTION 9. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 10. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 11. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after final publication following adoption.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ON FIRST READING THIS 13th DAY OF JULY, 2026.
TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO

Chris Holkestad, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ann Swope, Deputy Town Clerk
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING THIS 10th DAY OF AUGUST, 2026.
TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO
Chris Holkestad, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelley Unrein, Town Clerk
Published in The Journal August 12, 2026

36320
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Virginia M. Royce, Deceased
Case Number 2026PR30041
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 December 5, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michael W. Deen #28,191,
Attorney for PR Ronald O. Royce
430 N. Tejon, Suite 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-471-3690
Published in The Journal August 5, 12 and 19, 2026

36325
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Angelo Martinez, Deceased
Case Number 26PR26
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 December 5, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Angelo A. Martinez
608 Apple Dr.
Cortez, CO 81321
Published in The Journal August 5, 12 and 19, 2026

36342
REQUEST FOR QUOTES - CONTRACTOR ABATEMENT SERVICES
The City of Cortez is soliciting Quotes with statements of qualifications and experience from professional contractors for on-call cleaning, restoration, and abatement services. Services to be provided may include, but are not limited to: removal and lawful disposal of accumulated trash, rubbish, debris, and junk from exterior premises; removal of junk or inoperable vehicles and appliances where applicable; clearing of overgrown vegetation constituting a nuisance; interior cleanout of structures where a court order or abatement agreement extends to interior conditions; temporary securing of a site (fencing/boarding) following abatement; photo/video documentation of pre- and post-abatement conditions sufficient to support municipal court records; and coordination with City Code Enforcement Staff and, where necessary, law enforcement, for site access and on-call services.
The City intends to enter into a Professional Services Contract with the contractor/firm selected through this solicitation. Selection will be based on an evaluation of factors including recent experience, similar experience to that required by the City, background, capacity to meet the City's needs, quality of previous public contractor projects undertaken, and the cost (per hour) of the services being offered. This Professional Services Contract for preferred contractor is a legal business agreement that will outline the terms and conditions between the City and the selected contractor and will be used primarily for the specified services. This exclusivity will allow the City to receive benefits, such as discounted rates, while the contractor is given security through consistent work with the City.
Contact: Casey Simpson, Director of Public Works & General Services (csimpson@cortezco.gov )
The full solicitation packet can be found on the City's website: Bid Postings - Cortez, CO - CivicEngage
Quotes with Contractor Statement of Qualifications shall be submitted by email to Casey Simpson, Director of Public Works & General Services: csimpson@cortezco.gov; or in a sealed envelope hand-delivered, or sent through UPS, FedEx, or US Mail to 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO 81321, marked on the outside with "RFQ - 2026 Contractor Abatement Services."

Quotes must be received no later than 3:00 PM MDT on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Any Quote received after this time will not be considered.
Published in The Journal August 5 and 12, 2026

36343
Montezuma County Request for Proposal

Montezuma County is requesting Bids for the Purchase of 3 (three) Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicles. Bidding is limited to Licensed Dealers only.

Details of the Proposal Request are available on the Montezuma County Website at:
http://www.montezumacounty.gov

Proposals are due Wednesday, August 19, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. at http://www.bidnetdirect.com.
Published in The Journal August 5 and 12, 2026

36201
Montezuma County District Court
865 N. Park St. Ste 100
Cortez CO 81321
Petitioner: Lakeesha Saltclah
Respondent: Nathanial Saltclah
Case No. 2016DR48
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
Re: Dissolution of Marriage
Court: 11:00 a.m., Sept. 9, 2026
Published in The Journal July 29, and August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2026

36218
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez will be received by the General Services Director, City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, Colorado 81321, until 3:00 PM MDT on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at which time proposals will be publicly opened and read.

The contractor shall perform abatement of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) at the Cortez Airport (22874 Road F) within the fixed based-base operations (FBO) building, terminal building, and original auxiliary building (the "Hertz building"). Scope of work to include: asbestos abatement removal, post-abatement clearance sampling, mobilization, and proposed schedule of all activities. Additional requirements include: conducting all work in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act; having active SAM.gov registration in good standing; and providing signage as required by all government agencies (CDPHE, EPA, OSHA, etc.)

All questions shall be directed in writing to Casey Simpson, Director of
Public Works & General Services, at csimpson@cortezco.gov.

An optional walkthrough of all 3 buildings will be held on Wednesday, August 12th at 1:30 PM. A record of questions asked during the walkthrough will be kept and written answers provided after the walkthrough. Interested vendors are asked to meet at the Terminal Building.

Proposals shall be submitted in writing on the documents provided and signed by the bidder or his duly- authorized agent. One (1) electronic copy via USB flash drive, of the bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked on the outside with "Proposal - 2026 Cortez Airport Asbestos Abatement Project" and with the vendor's name.

Alternatively, an electronic copy titled GS-26-AAA can be submitted through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS) portal.

The City of Cortez reserves the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding a proposal. The City of Cortez reserves the right to accept any proposal, in whole or in part, and to reject any or all proposals if it be deemed in the best interested of the City to do so.
Published in The Journal July 29 and August 5 and 12, 2026