Alanon Group
27514 E Hwy 160
High Country Village
2nd & 4th Tuesday 7-8 p.m.
970-565-3128

CORTEZ AA FELLOWSHIP
Tues. Thurs. & Sat. 8 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
208 N. Dolores Road
1-888-333-9649

Dolores AA Fellowship
WED 7:00 p.m.
Open Meeting.
Dolores Community Center
Riverside Entrance

HOPE NOT DOPE
NA GROUP
Fridays 7:00 p.m.
St. Barnabus Episcopal Church, 110 W. North St. Cortez

Hospice of Montezuma offers BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT, men's and women's groups. Info: 970-565-4400

Sunlight Group AA
Mon, Thurs & Sat 10:00 am
St. Barnabas Episcopal 110 W. North St, courtyard, downstairs

Towaoc AA meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Support for alcohol or drugs, open meeting, men or women. 322 Spruce St. Call 970-560-5239 for info.

Ute Mountain Group AA
High Country Storage Plaza
27518 E. Hwy 160
EVERY DAY @ NOON
MON @ 7 p.m. Beginners

RENEW: Free & confidential counseling to domestic violence victims & survivors of sexual assault. WINGS Safehouse.
24 hour hotline: 970-565-2100.

For Pets' Sake
Humane Society's
ANNUAL MEETING PICNIC!
Sunday, August 23, 1-3 pm
Parque de Vida East
Playground Picnic Pavilion
off Mildred. Bring a dish to
share. Socialize w/ friends.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
(970) 565-PETS/7387

In the Garage!
FRI & SAT
AUG 21 & 22
8AM
Full suspension mountain bikes, furniture, bedroom dresser set w/mirror, ottoman w/storage, bookshelves, cubbies, musical instruments including elec piano, BBQ, tall kitchen dining table, jewelry, 2 champion juicers, kitchen stuff, tools, books & lots of MISC. Bake sale too.
13275 Hwy. 145 Dolores

HUGE ESTATE SALE
Fri & Sat Aug. 21 & 22
9am - 3pm
Lots of retro vintage furniture, art, household and more. Go to NESestatesales.com to see photos.
16885 Hwy. 491, 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. Pets ok. On 3 acres or if needed 70 acres. $1600.
Call Carol 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

36393
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS 38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 13-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On June 23, 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): Joshua Scharnhorst and Garth Scharnhorst
Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc., its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Date of Deed of Trust: November 13, 2024
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 18, 2024
Recording Information at Reception No: 658724
Original Principal Amount: $173,382.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $171,909.30
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 4, Block 3, MCBRIDE ADDITION to the City of Cortez, according to the revised plat thereof filed for record April 4, 1958 in Book 7 at Page 63.
Also known by street and number as: 625 East 3rd Street, Cortez, CO 81321
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, AT 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026, AT THE MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE'S OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 2, CORTEZ, CO 81321, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.
First Publication: August 19, 2026
Last Publication: September 16, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: June 23, 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 #CO27310
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 19, 26 and September 2, 9, 16, 2026

36394
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS 38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 14-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On June 24, 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): Marjorie Lynn Soukup
Original Beneficiary(ies): United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department Agriculture
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, United States Department Agriculture
Date of Deed of Trust: March 10, 2006
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 13, 2006
Recording Information at Reception No: 538753
Original Principal Amount: $140,200.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $108,616.91
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 7, 8 and 9, Block 4, C.R.S.P. ADDITION to the City of Cortez, according to the plat thereof filed for record May 11, 1950 in Book 6 at Page 5.
Also known by street and number as: 415 N. Chestnut Street, Cortez, CO 81321
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, AT 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026, AT THE MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE'S OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 2, CORTEZ, CO 81321, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.
First Publication: August 19, 2026
Last Publication: September 16, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: June 24, 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 #CO26918
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 19, 26 and September 2, 9, 16, 2026

36419
May 2026 Montezuma County Payables
Payee Name Invoice GL Account Title Amount
A BETTER PLACE FUNERAL & CREMATION, LLC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,064.00
AARMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $192.50
ADOBE INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $103.84
AIR RESOURCE SPECIALISTS, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $2,817.17
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $437.52
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $1,468.62
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $331.46
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $105.69
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES -$587.77
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $3,794.60
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS $184.88
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $89.68
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $3,728.56
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $247.89
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $52.92
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES ADMIN BUILDING OPERATING $1,001.69
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $901.41
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $692.38
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $595.55
ANDERSON, TRAVIS OPERATING EXPENSES $8.00
ARIZONA MACHINERY, LLC REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $0.00
ARIZONA MACHINERY, LLC REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $0.00
AT&T ENTERPRISE, LLC TELEPHONE $121.62
ATMOS ENERGY CORONER UTILITIES $1,409.77
ATMOS ENERGY ANNEX 3 UTILITIES $85.17
AXIS HEALTH SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $700.00
AXIS HEALTH SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $24,655.02
AZTEC MACHINE & REPAIR REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $103.74
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATIONS INC SPECIAL ROAD PROJECTS $12.24
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATIONS INC REIMBURSEMENT $1,353.49
BASIN CO-OP CHEMICALS $501.74
BECHTOLT ENGINEERING INC. SPECIAL ROAD PROJECTS $9,957.21
BIG R OF CORTEZ, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $21.98
BIG R OF CORTEZ, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $38.96
BISHOP LIFTING PRODUCTS, INC. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $93.58
BRADLEY JOSEPH DREIER MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $2,075.00
BRENDA E. COX SCHMIDT COST SHARE $25.50
BROADWAY LABORATORY, LLC. OPERATING EXPENSES $397.00
BRUNNER, MELISSA COST SHARE $425.54
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $311.24
CARRIE B. PALMER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $337.50
CARTER SMITH DEPUTY PAY $219.00
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $12.50
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $40.00
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $35.00
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $49.95
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $35.00
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $148.40
CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES DEBT SERVICE INTEREST $46,118.49
CDPHE (DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRON OPERATING EXPENSES $1,983.00
CDPHE-COLORADO WIC GRAVEL $58.48
CDPHE-COLORADO WIC OPERATING EXPENSES $1,962.43
CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT $1,934.97
CENTURYLINK TELEPHONE $159.68
CENTURYLINK OPERATING $5,391.28
CHARLES GREEN-WORSHUM III MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $6,666.71
CHERYL SHEEK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $805.00
CHOICE BUILDING SUPPLY JAIL OPERATING $185.69
CHOICE BUILDING SUPPLY OPERATING EXPENSES $48.58
CHOICE BUILDING SUPPLY JAIL OPERATING $110.84
CHOICE BUILDING SUPPLY OPERATING EXPENSES $57.98
CITY OF CORTEZ PUBLIC UTILITIES $378.25
CITY OF CORTEZ COMBINDED COURTS UTILITIES $3,576.85
COHERO COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT $129.00
COLORADO COUNTY ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION DUES, TRAINING AND TRAVEL $275.00
CORPORATE BILLING LLC, BRUCKNER'S TRUCK REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $1,744.97
CORTEZ GLASS CO.,INC PARTS $392.00
CORTEZ SANITATION DISTRICT PUBLIC UTILITIES $53.00
CORTEZ SANITATION DISTRICT COMBINDED COURTS UTILITIES $1,219.00
COUNTRYSIDE DISPOSAL INC. PUBLIC UTILITIES $120.00
CRUZAN IRRIGATION OPERATING EXPENSE $125.72
CRUZAN IRRIGATION OPERATING EXPENSES $337.56
CSU ENGAGEMENT & EXTENSION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $8,542.50
David A. Banister OPERATING EXPENSES $440.00
DISA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $64.95
DISA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $73.45
DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $120.00
DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING ASSOCIATES OPERATING EXPENSES $645.00
Dultmeier Sales LLC. OPERATING EXPENSES $751.66
EAGLE BUSINESS CREDIT, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $1,790.00
ELIOR, INC. FOOD $18,289.79
ELIOR, INC. FOOD $18,666.03
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC ANNEX 1 UTILITIES $865.60
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $44.86
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $1,379.38
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $925.45
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $1,513.24
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC SHERIFF/Jail UTILITIES $8,749.53
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC ADMIN BUILDING UTILITIES $3,267.75
ENTERPRISE FM TRUST COUNTY POOL VEHICLES $23,275.13
ERIC SIMMONS VEHICLE EXPENSES $500.00
FASTTRACK COMMUNICATIONS INC NETWORK $1,145.00
FIFTH ASSET, INC. COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT $11,000.00
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $13.00
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $31.00
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $64.00
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $176.75
FRANK'S SUPPLY COMPANY, INC MISCELLANEOUS $801.20
FRANK'S SUPPLY COMPANY, INC MISCELLANEOUS $306.15
GALL'S AN ARAMARK CO.,LLC UNIFORM ALLOWANCE $77.05
GALL'S AN ARAMARK CO.,LLC UNIFORM ALLOWANCE $144.50
GEOTAB USA, INC. COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT $1,084.45
GRAINGER JAIL OPERATING $657.98
GRAINGER JAIL OPERATING $3,437.32
GUARDIAN PEST CONTROL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $630.00
HILL, LINDA LIANE DUES, TRAINING AND TRAVEL $229.00
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $95.40
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $1,304.29
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $140.51
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $277.36
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $1,448.91
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $928.37
INDUSTRIAL WATER ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $925.00
INTERMOUNTAIN FARMERS ASSOC. OPERATING EXPENSES $34.99
INTERMOUNTAIN FARMERS ASSOC. OPERATING EXPENSE $36.08
J.J. KELLER & ASSOCIATES INC OPERATING EXPENSES $395.05
JALU FASTENERS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $31.85
JALU FASTENERS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $75.69
JAMES EDWARD WILLIAMS COST SHARE $189.98
JARMON, MEL OPERATING EXPENSES $113.05
JESS DUFUR COST SHARE $96.62
JIM FARRIER COST SHARE $31.35
JOCELYN HIRSCHMAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $500.00
JONES & DeMILLE ENGINEERING, INC. GRAVEL $991.25
JOSH ROBSON OPERATING EXPENSES $4,550.00
K&H PRINTERS- LITHOGRAPHERS, INC. ELECTION GRANT EXPENSE $8,728.86
KENNETH GORMAN COST SHARE $211.63
KIRK UNDERWOOD DEPUTY PAY $888.00
LANAE DONAHOO COST SHARE $130.64
LAWSON PRODUCTS OPERATING EXPENSES $260.20
LE PEW PORTA-JOHNS INC. FIREARMS $162.00
LE PEW PORTA-JOHNS INC. PUBLIC UTILITIES $538.00
LJS DENTAL LABORATORY, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $115.00
MANE SHIPPING MISCELLANEOUS $332.62
MARISSA ELIZABETH HURST DEPUTY PAY $210.00
MARLIN LEASING CORPORATION MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $192.60
MARTHA COOKIE PICKENS COST SHARE $43.29
MICHAEL DAVID PRITZLAFF COST SHARE $171.43
MICHAEL E. McGUIRE COST SHARE $44.04
MICHAEL F. ARNALL MD, PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,500.00
MICHAEL MEYER COST SHARE $123.95
MONTELORES SURVEYING AND MAPPING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $4,882.50
MONTEZUMA COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT POSTAGE $43.42
MONTEZUMA COUNTY ROAD FUND VEHICLE EXPENSES $65.78
MONTEZUMA COUNTY ROAD FUND VEHICLE EXPENSES $675.81
MONTEZUMA COUNTY ROAD FUND REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $770.24
MONTEZUMA COUNTY ROAD FUND CAPITAL OUTLAY $14,500.00
MONTEZUMA COUNTY TREASURER SPECIAL ROAD PROJECTS -$1,239.32
MONTEZUMA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT PUBLIC UTILITIES $2.00
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY PUBLIC UTILITIES $125.84
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY PUBLIC UTILITIES $128.19
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY PUBLIC UTILITIES $847.00
NCGM, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $400.00
NETFORCE PC INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $179.26
NETFORCE PC INC TELEPHONE $179.26
NETFORCE PC INC OPERATING EXPENSES $801.80
NMS LABS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,663.00
NOTAH, NOLAN DUES, TRAINING AND TRAVEL $261.00
OTAK, INC., A COLORADO CORPORATION TRAIL PROJECT $22,921.00
PARKER'S WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS, INC OPERATING EXPENSES $52.36
PARTNERS IN PARTS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $63.62
PARTNERS IN PARTS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $345.47
PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY, INC OPERATING EXPENSES $4,920.73
PAUL J. ENRIQUEZ OPERATING EXPENSES $525.97
PDQ.COM Corporation COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT -$1,650.00
PERSONNEL EVALUATION INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $25.00
PICTOMETRY INTERNATIONAL CORP Assessor Flyover Project $129,100.00
PLUMBING STORE, INC. JAIL OPERATING $181.20
PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRAINING $9,464.97
PURCHASE POWER POSTAGE $90.45
RANDOLPH ALLEN WEST POMH Peace Officers MH $1,885.00
REGINA WOJCIECHOWSKI COST SHARE $255.05
RELADYNE WEST LLC FUEL $7,672.74
RELADYNE WEST LLC FUEL $8,750.30
RENT ALL RENTALS INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $4,250.15
RUTH ANN STOCKWELL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $4,000.00
SAMBA HOLDINGS INC OPERATING EXPENSES $132.62
SCOTT MACPHERSON COST SHARE $33.88
SENERGY PETROLEUM LLC OIL $7,959.17
SENERGY PETROLEUM LLC REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $15,417.28
SHAMROCK FOOD $711.98
SHARP LOCKS OPERATING EXPENSES $1,455.00
SHRED-IT c/o STERICYCLE, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $120.00
SKY BLUE LAUNDRY, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $36.91
SKY BLUE LAUNDRY, LLC FOOD $17.33
SLAVEN'S INC. Camera and Security Upgrade $16.12
SLAVEN'S INC. JAIL OPERATING $167.25
SLAVEN'S INC. OPERATING EXPENSE $387.64
SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,815.41
SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $26,998.63
SOUTHERN TIRE MART, LLC TIRES $725.24
SOUTHERN TIRE MART, LLC TIRES $9,346.38
SPOKANE HEADQUARTERS POSTAGE $366.14
STATE OF COLORADO OPERATING EXPENSES $2,285.85
STATE OF COLORADO POSTAGE $5,146.13
STERICYCLE, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $60.00
STOTZ EQUIPMENT REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $397.35
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $1,757.27
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. SHERIFF OFFICE OPERATING $47.99
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $851.75
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $791.08
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $1,803.16
TALLEY, WILLIAM GARET DEPUTY PAY $453.00
TDS OPERATING EXPENSES $0.73
TEK84, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $11,800.00
TERRI BRIGGS COST SHARE $27.13
TEXAS REFINERY CORP. OPERATING EXPENSES $1,437.67
TIERNEY WILSON DUES, TRAINING AND TRAVEL $120.00
T-MOBILE TELEPHONE $752.86
T-MOBILE TELEPHONE $87.90
T-MOBILE OPERATING EXPENSES $503.20
TOWN OF MANCOS PUBLIC UTILITIES $122.00
TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE OPERATING EXPENSES $100.00
TRANSWEST TRUCK TRAILER RV REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $384.99
TRANSWEST TRUCK TRAILER RV REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $904.98
TRAVELERS OPERATING EXPENSES $67.00
TRIPLE C COMMUNICATIONS Detentions Radio TASER upgrade $39,102.39
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ERTB EXPENSE $150.00
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ERTB EXPENSE $900.00
URBAN COUNTRY SERVICES JAIL OPERATING $1,188.00
VALUEWEST INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $3,700.00
VERNON D. HARRELL COST SHARE $184.79
VISA OPERATING EXPENSES $1,636.33
VISA OPERATING $6,713.17
VISA OPERATING EXPENSES $1,329.04
VISA OPERATING EXPENSES $598.95
VITAL RECORDS CONTROL OPERATING EXPENSES $112.18
WAGNER EQUIPMENT CO. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $484.56
WATTS UPLIFTING INC. Detentions Transport Upfit $39,729.96
WEAVER CONSULTANTS GROUP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $7,741.22
FNBO Operating $580.00
FNBO Operating $57.50
Cascade Water, Coffee Service Operating $12.50
Drug & Alcohol Testing Associates Operating $275.00
Montezuma County Road Department Operating $1,201.55
Montezuma County Road Department Operating $45.00
Wex Bank FUEL $2,504.29
Montezuma County Road Department Operating $74.25
Montezuma County Road Department Operating $74.42
Montezuma County Road Department Operating $744.04
Montezuma County DSS Operating $424.04
ADP Screening And Selection Services Operating $91.74
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. Operating $100.86
PIONEER PRINTING Operating $74.50
Drug & Alcohol Testing Associates Operating $65.00
ImageNet Consulting Operating $40.25
ImageNet Consulting, LLC Operating $169.10
Montezuma County DSS Operating $424.04
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Operating $10.36
FNBO Operating $841.68
FNBO Operating $6.00
FNBO Operating $104.00
ImageNet Consulting Operating $49.31
Vancil, Darren LOR Chores $150.00
Akin, Dale LOR Chores $207.97
Cascade Water, Coffee Service Operating $47.95
CrossCreek Ranch, LLC FOOD $55.50
Foust, Charles LOR Chores $57.23
Montezuma County DSS Operating $424.04
US Foods, Inc. FOOD $1,351.21
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. Operating $67.24
Ballantine Communications Operating $149.50
PIONEER PRINTING Operating $74.50
ImageNet Consulting, LLC Operating $130.80
Montezuma County DSS Operating $424.04
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Operating $18.50
US Foods, Inc. FOOD $3,940.36
Drug & Alcohol Testing Associates Operating $30.00
FNBO Operating $9,012.53
Employee Travel Travel $563.00
Employee Travel Travel $47.00
HCCC Operating $3,808.00
ImageNet Consulting Operating $40.00
Lab Corp Operating $38.00
Montezuma County IT Dept Operating $7,000.00
Montezuma County Transporation Operating $1,368.36
MONTEZUMA COUNTY Operating $8,096.00
Non-Contractual-Process Server Operating $138.52
T-Mobile Operating $4,011.41
Wex Bank Operating $1,165.08
Non-Contractual Client Expense $150.00
Wiggi Wash Operating $120.00
Employee Travel Travel $26.09
American BioIdentity Inc. Operating $57.50
American BioIdentity Inc. Operating $172.50
Cascade Water, Coffee Service Operating $299.80
La Plata County Department Of Human Services - PSSF PSSF $4,681.73
Montezuma County Road Department Operating $699.33
Montezuma County Road Department Operating $32.62
Renew, Inc. TANF $6,710.69
Rocky Mountain Clinics, LLC TANF $6,915.89
Employee Travel Travel $90.00
ADP Screening And Selection Services Operating $36.77
ARCHULETA COUNTY DEPT OF SOC SERVICES - PSSF PSSF $4,258.64
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. Operating $706.27
Ballantine Communications Operating $149.50
Ballantine Communications Operating $149.50
Ballantine Communications Operating $99.50
Corporate Translation Services, Inc. Operating $8.96
Parker's Workplace Solutions Operating $171.96
PINON PROJECT - CMP CMP $2,262.12
PINON PROJECT - HB1451 HB1451 $4,674.26
PINON PROJECT - Positive Youth TANF $3,845.56
PINON PROJECT - PSSF PSSF $6,361.23
PINON PROJECT - DSS TANF $23,353.93
Thomson Reuters - West Operating $264.36
Vital Records Control Operating $259.68
Employee Travel Travel $95.00
Employee Travel Travel $113.00
Employee Travel Travel $218.00
Drug & Alcohol Testing Associates Operating $30.00
ImageNet Consulting, LLC Operating $279.04
ImageNet Consulting, LLC Operating $130.80
Montezuma County IT Dept Operating $7,000.00
Montezuma County Road Department Operating $64.73
Montezuma County Road Department Operating $78.72
Netforce PC Operating $700.53
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Operating $703.37
$812,428.10
Published in the Journal August 19, 2026

36488
The Montezuma County Hospital District is requesting proposals from qualified Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms to engineer, procure, and install a commercial battery energy storage system for the Southwest HS site at 1311 North Mildred Road in Cortez, Colorado. The project is intended to provide a 1 MW / 4.2 MWh battery system using the equipment specified in the project details, which will be made available in an online portal. The system will support demand-charge management and time-of-use arbitrage during on-grid operation, and during an outage will back up a selected portion of the building.

The project site is an operating hospital with a 277/480V, three-phase electrical service, a 2500A service size, an 884 kW site peak demand, and a 239 kVA critical peak demand. The existing 750 kW diesel generator continues serving ATS-powered loads, including life-safety and others already in place, and will not be altered. No solar will be installed under this RFP, although the design will account for the potential future addition of up to 1 MW of solar. The BESS will be located on an open plot of land several hundred feet from the main switchboard, requiring trenching to the electrical equipment and coordination around existing underground utility crossings. The selected EPC will be responsible for all required plan sets, permitting, interconnection documentation, procurement, and construction.
Interested parties meeting the minimum qualification requirements, which are stated below, should contact kschneider@AmericanMicroGridsolutions.com for access to a portal with additional project requirements and instructions for RFP submission.

Due date for inquiries by interested bidders: September 4, 2026, 6:00p.m. MST.

Qualification Requirements for
Engineering, Procurement, And Construction
These requirements are pass/fail; if your firm does not meet any particular element but has a compelling mitigation, contact AMS prior to investing the time in a proposal. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis.
General requirements: Five (5) years in business installing commercial electrical or renewable energy systems. Mergers and prior business entities are considered relevant experience, provided that the legal entity providing the proposal has been in existence for at least two (2) years.
Legal entity in good standing in the project state.
Active electrical contractor license valid in the project jurisdiction.
Active general contractor license valid in the project jurisdiction.
NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification (company or key personnel).
No incidents of bankruptcy, insolvency, or material litigation within the past five (5)years.


Relevant experience: References may be requested for contacts at the referenced projects. Projects below must still be functional, have been performed as the prime contractor, and do not need to be from the same utility or AHJ. At least three (3) commercial solar installations 50 kWdc.
At least two (2) commercial solar + storage - or - ten (10) residential solar + storage installations.
The requirements of a) and b) may overlap.


Insurance:Insurance coverages below are the minimum expected for EPC qualification; individualprojects may have higher requirements if required by the project owner. Proof of insurancewill be requested for each RFP.Worker's Compensation:As required by the project location.
Employer's Liability:$1M for each category, $1M policy limit.
General Liability:$1M per occurrence and $2M aggregate.
Auto Liability:$1M combined single limit.
Professional Liability:$1M per claim.
Umbrella Coverage:$2M each occurrence and aggregate.
Published in The Journal August 19 and 26, 2026

36506
ORDINANCE NO. 1375
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORTEZ SETTING THE BALLOT TITLE AND CONTENT FOR VOTER AUTHORIZATION FOR A FOUR PERCENT (4%) INCREASE IN THE RATE OF THE LODGER'S TAX, SUBMITTING THE BALLOT ISSUE AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO
Ordinance No. 1375, Series 2026, was approved on second and final reading on August 12, 2026. A complete copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez and http://www.corteco.gov/111/City-Council.
Published in The Journal August 19, 2026

36507
PUBLIC NOTICE
CORTEZ PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that the Cortez Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of reviewing and determining recommendation to be made to the Cortez City Council regarding a proposed Conditional Use Permit and Special Exception submitted by Ezequiel and Maria Avila, owners, on property located at 1411 Montelores Ave, Cortez, Co, consisting of a permit to place a metal carport in front of the home. The hearing will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 6:30 pm, in the Cortez City Council Chambers, Cortez City Hall at 123 Roger Smith Ave., Cortez, Co.
The Cortez City Council Public Hearing will be held September 22, 2026 at 7:30 pm at the same location.
The City urges anyone with an interest in this matter to attend the above meeting. For further information, please contact the Planning and Building Department in the Cortez City Hall at 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, or call 970-565-3402.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2026.
Published in The Journal August 19, 2026

36508

Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County Colorado for the period of June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, inclusive, in compliance with an act to publish such of their acts that relate to letting of contracts, abatements, and refunds of taxes and expenditures by them allowed and paid. Detailed personnel information may be seen in the Social Services Office during regular business hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Programs:
Colorado Works 5366.27
Adult Protective Services 9.95
Aid to Needy Disabled 248.00
Child Care 4666.77
Child Support Enforcement 2810.09
Child Welfare 25344.56
County Administration 20285.16
Non-Allocated Programs 490.76
CORE Services 2170.11
Food Assistance 32267.48
Home Care Allowance
LEAP
Managed Care 4501.32
Old Age Pension 1041.23
Ormiston Fund
IV-D Retained
Cost Allocation 38721.73
County Only 2211.94
Other Intergovernmental 1825.87
Youth Mental Health
Grand Total *141,961.24
*Includes payroll, written checks, and programs
Payroll Total 47,951.17

Alpine Security & Electronics 155.50
AT&T 180.12
A&Z Construction 2,461.94
Ballantine Communication 36.08
Carhart Feed & Seed 56.28
Dennis Golbricht 2,106.00
Dove Creek Superette 90.74
Empire Electric Association 529.09
FTI WIFI 360.48
ImageNet Consulting 345.12
Language Line Services 24.96
Miranda N Elliott 228.56
Montezuma Water Co 82.15
Silver Lining Recovery Homes 900.00
STUD/Onward! A Legacy Foundation 1,989.00
The Pinon Project 4,406.79
Town of Dove Creek 202.50
VISA 1,674.79
Waste Management

Checks Total 15830.10

I, Linda Yellowman, Chairman of the Board of Social Services, do hereby certify the above to be a
correct statement for the expenses and tax abatements to date for the period of June 1, 2026
through June 30, 2026 inclusive.
Linda Yellowman
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DOLORES COUNTY
Published in the Journal August 19, 2026

36557
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Vivian Lucile Wright, aka Vivian Lucielle Wright, aka Vivian Lucille Wright, aka Vivian L. Wright, deceased.
Case Number 2026PR27
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative named below or to District Court of Montezuma County, Colorado, on or before December 19, 2026 or the claims may be forever barred.
Trudi Rose
PO Box 1352
Mancos, CO 81328
Published in The Journal August 19, 26 and September 2, 2026.

36560
The personal property and household goods stored in units of Ace's Storage LLC
belonging to the following tenants shall be disposed of by the management
at their discretion unless amount owed is paid in full by cash or money order
by 4:00 p.m. on August 31, 2026.

UNIT #33
ANDRE MILLER
HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AND MISC
BALANCE $410

UNIT #146
MICHAEL WHITE
TOYS, FURNITURE, HOUSE HOLD ITEMS
BALANCE $900

UNIT #196
INEZ WING
MISC, HOUSE HOLD
BALANCE $180

UNIT #159
CHANCI MCEACHERN
HOUSE HOLD ITEMS
BALANCE $460
Published in The Journal August 19 and 26, 2026

36568
VICTIM AND WITNESS ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Twenty-Second Judicial District
State of Colorado
109 W. Main St Ste 303, Cortez CO 81321
(970) 565-3788

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
August 17, 2026

THE 22nd JUDICIAL DISTRICT
VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD
ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF

VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT FUNDS
For
January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027
ELIGIBILITY AND EVALUATION CRITERIA ARE ATTACHED

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE
Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
BY 4:00 P.M.

For more information contact:

Clarisa Osborn, VALE Administrator
22nd Judicial District Attorney's Office
109 W. Main St Ste 303
Cortez, Colorado 81321
(970) 565-3788

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Funding Cycle January 01, 2027 to December 31, 2027

The 22nd Judicial District Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (VALE) Board announces the availability of local VALE funds authorized by Title 24, Article 4.2, Colorado Revised Statutes.

PURPOSE: This request for proposal provides prospective applicants with sufficient information to apply for VALE Grant Funds.

ANTICIPATED AMOUNT AVAILABLE: Because VALE funds are obtained through the assessment of fines by the courts, it is impossible to know the exact amount of funds that will be available for grants in 2027. It is anticipated that approximately $100,000.00 will be available..

GRANT PERIOD: January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027

ELIGIBILITY: The local VALE Board is authorized to enter into contracts for the purchase and coordination of victims and witnesses assistance services with persons or agencies that the Board deems appropriate. The Board shall accept and evaluate applications related to the implementation of the rights afforded to crime victims pursuant to Section 24-4.1-302.5 C.R.S. and for the provision of services delineated pursuant to Sections 24-4.1-303 and 304 C.R.S. Such moneys shall not be used for defraying the costs of routine and ongoing operating expenses.

Grants submitted to the Board must serve persons residing or victimized in the 22nd Judicial District, which is Montezuma and Dolores Counties.

PRIORITY CATEGORIES: The 22nd Judicial District VALE Board will give priority consideration to victim services and law enforcement programs which:

(1) Are required to provide victim services for the implementation of the rights afforded to crime victims pursuant to Section 24-4.1-302.5 C.R.S.;
(2) The provision of the services and programs delineated in Sections 24-4.1-303 C.R.S., 24-4.1-304 C.R.S. and 24-4.2-105(4) C.R.S. related to all crimes as defined by Section 24-4.1-302(1) C.R.S.;
(3) Provide direct services to victims of crime;
(4) Have demonstrated an effective response to victim needs; or will provide new, innovative, or unmet victim services;
(5) Do not duplicate other victim services in the 22nd Judicial District.

PLEASE NOTE: According to C.R.S. 24-4.2-105(2.5)(a), "The board shall not accept, evaluate, or approve any application requesting grants of money...from any state agency, including local offices of such agencies; except...the court administrator...for the purpose of collecting all moneys assessed by the courts...(and) local probation department...for the purpose of implementing the rights of victims..."

PLEASE NOTE: Copies of the state statutes related to these funds are available on the Colorado State Government web page (www.state.co.us click on Government, then Colorado Constitution and Statutes, then Colorado Revised Statutes C.R.S.)

APPLICATION TIME TABLE:

August 15, 2026 RFP'S mailed or emailed to prospective applicants and current grant recipients

September 15, 2026 Grant Application Submission Deadline - An original of the completed grant application must be received by 4:00 p.m. on this date at the office of the District Attorney, 109 W. Main St Ste 303, Cortez CO 81321.

NOTE: Applicants mailing their applications must allow sufficient mail delivery time to ensure receipt of their proposals by the specified time. LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

September 30, 2026 Application review by the VALE Board; Board will be hearing oral presentations beginning at 11:00 a.m. in person at 109 W. Main St. Thereafter, the VALE Board will hold its decision making meeting.

October 5, 2026 Applicants will be notified of funding decisions.

October 15, 2026 Deadline for request of reconsideration of funding decisions.

October 28, 2026 Board will hear reconsideration requests.

January 15, 2026 Contracts Due with revised actual budget.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
(a) One paper copy of the entire application package with original signatures must be delivered or mailed to Clarisa Osborn, Office Administrator, at 109 W. Main St Ste 303, Cortez, CO 81321
(b) Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 15th.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
(1) Grant project falls under the VALE Statue Title 24, Article 4.2, C.R.S.
(2) The project provides victim services to implement the Victims Rights Constitutional Amendment.
(3) Application is complete, concise, clearly represents the proposed project, and provides all information requested.
(4) The project provides direct services to victims of crime in the 22nd Judicial District.
(5) Applicant has demonstrated a need for the project.
(6) The applicant is effective in responding to the needs of victims of crime.
(7) Applicant does not duplicate services provided by other resources.
(8) Applicant efficiently utilizes its resources, including volunteers or otherwise maximizes the number of persons served per grant dollar.
(9) Applicant demonstrates good fiscal management practices.
(10) Applicant has demonstrated the ability to comply with financial and program requirement (if applicant has received past funding from the VALE Board).
(11) Applicant demonstrates reasonable fund raising efforts, local volunteer and/or financial support and, if appropriate, a diversified funding base.
(12) Applicant has demonstrated an effective response to victim needs, or provides new, innovative or unmet victim needs in the 22nd Judicial District.
(13) The board will give appropriate deference to the need for continuity in providing service to programs with a proven track record with the local VALE Board.

NOTE: The fact that an applicant meets eligibility requirements or has received funding in the past does not guarantee funding.

A requesting agency or person shall acknowledge in writing that such agency or person has read and understands the rights afforded to crime victims pursuant to Section 24-4.1-302.5 and the services delineated pursuant to Sections 24-4.1-302 C.R.S. and 24-4.1-304 C.R.S. (commonly referred to as the "Victim Rights Act" and "Enabling Legislation".) Such written acknowledgment is a part of the application and must be addressed. The Board shall not accept for evaluation any application for a grant or monies pursuant to this section until the requesting agency or person provides the Board with such acknowledgement in the application.

REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION: The VALE Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to reject any portion of a proposal if it is determined to be in the best interest of the 22nd Judicial District to do so. All applicants who have been denied full funding have a right to request a reconsideration of the Board's denial of funding if the applicant can show that additional information is available or if a change in circumstances has occurred. NOTICE OF A REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION MUST BE IN WRITING AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE BOARD WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE DATE ON THE LETTER NOTIFYING THE APPLICANT OF THE DECISION TO DENY. Requests for reconsideration will be heard at the October 28, 2026 board meeting. Written notification of the results of the request will be mailed to the applicant within seven (7) working days after a determination has been made.

APPLICANTS MAY REQUEST A GRANT APPLICATION PACKET BY CALLING, WRITING OR EMAILING:

Clarisa Osborn
District Attorney's Office
109 W Main St Ste 303
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 564-2761
cosborn@co.montezuma.co.us
Published in The Journal August 17, 2026

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

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

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

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