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 is SEEKING LARGE
& X-LARGE IGLOO-TYPE
DOG HOUSES to Shelter
Un-Housed Local Dogs.
Do you have an empty Igloo
to donate? Or kindly
make a monetary donation
to our Dog House Fund.
Call: 970-565-PETS/7387.

Aspen & Pine FIREWOOD - WINTER SPECIAL -  Dry, PINE, split. $200 per cord. ASPEN $225 per cord. Free local delivery. 970-560-0037 970-570-3254 

2 HOUSES FOR RENT in Cortez, available Feb. 1. 2 BR 1 BA, WD hookups, 1-year lease. Pets negotiable. 321 S. Ash and 521 N. Elm. 970-799-3408

New small house on Hwy. 145 between Cortez & Dolores. 1 BR 1 BA, furnished, $1000 per month includes utils. No smoking, pets negotiable. 970-739-3208

Kilgore American Indian Art
Kelly Kilgore
Appraisals & Sales
602-448-2182 970-533-9138
kilgoreamericanindianart.net
kellyindianart@gmail.com
Mancos, Colorado
100 W. Grand Ave.

CONSTRUCTION WASTE HAULING
Contract Environmental Services, Inc.
30cy/40cy Roll-off container service.
Asbestos building inspection.
Landfarm/Landfill
970-565-1198
www.contractenv.com

Bishop Air Colorado
Heating & Cooling
Sales, Service, Installation
Commercial l& Residential
Specializing in Ductless Mini Split Systems
970-882-8859

32937
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2025-06

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

On December 11, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Dolores records.

Original Grantor(s) MELISSA KAWALICK
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR
ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust September 19, 2022
County of Recording Dolores
Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 19, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 172125
Original Principal Amount $351,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $345,762.89

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal
and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms
thereof

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 18, 19 AND 20, BLOCK 6, TOWN OF RICO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF DOLORES, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 37 S COMMERCIAL ST, RICO, CO 81332.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/15/2026, at 409 North Main St. Dove Creek, CO 81324, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust , plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other
items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/18/2026
Last Publication 3/18/2026
Name of Publication Cortez Journal

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 12/11/2025

Taylor Funk, Public Trustee in and for the County of Dolores, State of Colorado
By: Taylor Funk, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Randall M Chin #31149 Ryan Bougeois #51088
Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010656650
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 February 18, 25 and March 4, 11, and 18, 2026

33056
Public Notice
The Board of Directors of
Montezuma Valley Irrigation
Company has duly resolved
that the following described
Montezuma Valley Irrigation
Company stock shall be sold
at public venue to the highest
bidder in accordance with
the Bylaws and regulations of
Montezuma Valley Irrigation
Company:

Kyle J. Archibeque
1 share
Chester Carl
1 share
Cruzan-Glenn Water Association
1 share
James Ross Fricke II
1 share
Hartman Living Trust, established May 16, 2013
1 share
Michael Jason, Andrew & Jerry Krob
1 share
Richard A. McDill
1 share
Charmaine & Dale Neighbors
1 share
Bradley Sitton
1 share
Brad J. & Lori R. Smith
1 share
Rachel Eileen Welliver
1 share

Said sale shall be held at the
office of Montezuma Valley
Irrigation Company at 24055
Road L.4, Cortez, Colorado on
March 17, 2026 at 11 am.

Published in the Cortez Journal
February 18,25 and March 4, 11
2025.

33144
November 2025 Montezuma County Payables
Payee Name Invoice GL Account Title Amount
A&L COORS INC SPECIAL EVENTS $422.50
AARMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $192.50
AG-NEWS ADVERTISING $219.00
AIR RESOURCE SPECIALISTS, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $3,408.83
ALLEN J. HACKETT CAPITAL OUTLAY $8,000.00
ALLEN, KENDALL UNIFORM ALLOWANCE $164.90
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTRONICS, INC COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT $30.00
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $93.92
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $40.58
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $77.28
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $119.62
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $481.13
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $1,612.33
ALSCO OPERATING EXPENSES $1,063.16
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $478.61
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES ANNEX 1 OPERATING $1,623.86
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $213.19
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $4,387.83
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $431.64
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION OPERATING $1,914.81
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $605.38
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $1,792.22
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES OPERATING EXPENSES $1,270.15
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS $517.88
AMERICAN WASTE REMOVAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $245.07
AMERICAN WASTE REMOVAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $303.35
AT&T ENTERPRISE, LLC POSTAGE $120.12
AT&T ENTERPRISE, LLC TELEPHONE $120.12
ATMOS ENERGY CORONER UTILITIES $1,371.64
ATMOS ENERGY PUBLIC UTILITIES $717.09
ATTN: ZORO OPERATING EXPENSES $2,241.67
AXIS HEALTH SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $24,964.36
AXIS HEALTH SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $25,763.19
AZTEC MACHINE & REPAIR REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $209.22
AZTEC MACHINE & REPAIR REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $1,040.32
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATIONS INC OPERATING EXPENSES $130.00
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATIONS INC OPERATING EXPENSES $20,173.64
BASIN CO-OP FUEL $8,502.14
BASIN CO-OP FUEL $4,328.41
BASIN CO-OP FUEL $4,325.69
BAXSTROM, SHERRY M PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,106.25
BECHTOLT ENGINEERING INC. SPECIAL ROAD PROJECTS $16,635.87
BECHTOLT ENGINEERING INC. SPECIAL ROAD PROJECTS $18,022.04
BIG R OF CORTEZ, INC. OPERATING EXPENSE $97.96
BIG R OF CORTEZ, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $194.99
BIMBO BAKERIES USA, Inc. FOOD $241.92
BIMBO BAKERIES USA, Inc. FOOD $567.36
BIMBO BAKERIES USA, Inc. FOOD $253.44
BIMBO BAKERIES USA, Inc. FOOD $604.80
BLACK WIDOW ARENA DRAG OPERATING EXPENSE $1,492.00
BLACK, ELLEN DUES, TRAINING AND TRAVEL $613.80
BLUE 360 MEDIA, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $2,475.36
BLUE KNIGHT SECURITY LLC TRANSPORTS $3,925.00
BOB BARKER COMPANY OPERATING EXPENSES $828.73
BRADY INDUSTRIES OPERATING EXPENSES $180.42
BRADY INDUSTRIES OPERATING EXPENSES $5,555.36
BRANSON TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS & PAINTING $38,500.00
BROADWAY LABORATORY, LLC. OPERATING EXPENSES $1,420.13
BROADWAY LABORATORY, LLC. OPERATING EXPENSES $1,520.23
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $133.04
CANOPY TREE SPECIALISTS LLC ADMIN BUILDING OPERATING $875.00
CANYON PAINT & BODY/TOWING, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $419.67
CARHART FEED & SEED GRAVEL $688.50
CARRIE B. PALMER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $697.50
CARTER SMITH DEPUTY PAY $430.00
CARTER SMITH DEPUTY PAY $570.00
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $45.45
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $32.95
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $20.00
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $32.95
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $87.95
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $67.50
CASCADE WATER/COFFEE SERV OPERATING EXPENSES $27.50
CDPHE - HAZ RADIATION MANAGEMENT OPERATING EXPENSES $9,616.26
CDPHE - SOLID WASTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,687.50
CDPHE (DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRON OPERATING EXPENSES $47.00
CDPHE (DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRON OPERATING EXPENSES $1,843.00
CENTURYLINK TELEPHONE $83.36
CENTURYLINK TELEPHONE $83.36
CENTURYLINK TELEPHONE $159.38
CENTURYLINK OPERATING $4,781.32
CENTURYLINK OPERATING $4,781.32
CHARLES GREEN-WORSHUM III MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $2,150.00
CHARLES GREEN-WORSHUM III MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $2,250.00
CHARLES GREEN-WORSHUM III MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $2,350.00
CHARM-TEX INC CLOTHING (JAIL) $2,291.00
CHARM-TEX INC CLOTHING (JAIL) $2,628.80
CHARM-TEX INC CLOTHING (JAIL) $4,966.50
CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH ALLIANCE OPERATING EXPENSES $95.00
CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH ALLIANCE OPERATING EXPENSES $95.00
CHOICE BUILDING SUPPLY JAIL OPERATING $37.99
CHOICE BUILDING SUPPLY OPERATING EXPENSES $19.99
CHOICE BUILDING SUPPLY OPERATING EXPENSES $378.35
CITY OF CORTEZ PUBLIC UTILITIES $350.22
CITY OF CORTEZ PUBLIC UTILITIES $821.64
CITY OF CORTEZ NETWORK $166.67
CITY OF CORTEZ PUBLIC UTILITIES $274.50
CITY OF CORTEZ COMBINDED COURTS UTILITIES $2,958.06
CITY OF CORTEZ COMBINDED COURTS UTILITIES $3,628.42
CIVICPLUS, LLC SOFTWARE $6,391.00
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF STATE ERTB EXPENSE $59,479.90
COLORADO TITLE & CLOSING SVCS LLC SPECIAL ROAD PROJECTS $32,659.34
COOPER FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $1,755.00
CORPORATE BILLING LLC, BRUCKNER'S TRUCK GRAVEL $444.10
CORPORATE BILLING LLC, BRUCKNER'S TRUCK REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $5,779.07
CORTEZ ELECTRIC, INC. ANNEX 1 OPERATING $1,103.93
CORTEZ GLASS CO.,INC PARTS $72.78
CORTEZ RETAIL ENHANCEMENT ASSOC RIBBONS AND AWARDS $450.00
CORTEZ SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEX 3 UTILITIES $1,858.00
CORTEZ SANITATION DISTRICT PUBLIC UTILITIES $50.00
CORTEZ SANITATION DISTRICT PUBLIC UTILITIES $126.00
CORTEZ SANITATION DISTRICT COMBINDED COURTS UTILITIES $2,814.00
COUNTRYSIDE DISPOSAL PUBLIC UTILITIES $120.00
COUNTRYSIDE DISPOSAL PUBLIC UTILITIES $120.00
CSU ENGAGEMENT & EXTENSION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $8,175.00
CYNTHIA CLARE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $978.75
CYNTHIA J. WALLACE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $100.00
DASH MEDICAL GLOVES OPERATING EXPENSES $1,518.00
DATA SAFE SERVICES Communication Security CDS $8,186.52
DISA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $66.23
DISA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $209.69
DOMINION VOTING SYSTEMS, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $2,565.26
DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING ASSOCIATES OPERATING EXPENSES $42.00
DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $150.00
ELIZABETH WETHERILL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,068.25
EMERGENT 3 INC. EMERGENCY OPS CENTER $4,250.00
EMILY LOCKARD DUES, TRAINING AND TRAVEL $121.00
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $33.40
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $44.86
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $4,157.90
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $542.33
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $788.95
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC PUBLIC UTILITIES $1,458.03
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSO. INC ADMIN BUILDING UTILITIES $6,007.93
ENTERPRISE FM TRUST DEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL $20,972.45
ENTERPRISE FM TRUST DEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL $23,275.13
ENTERPRISE FM TRUST VEHICLE PURCHASE/UPGRADES $2,302.68
EVIDENT OPERATING EXPENSES $2,199.12
FASTTRACK COMMUNICATIONS INC NETWORK $1,145.00
FISHER & PHILLIPS, LLP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $95.20
FLOWER COTTAGE, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $77.50
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $13.00
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $13.00
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $15.50
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $15.50
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $54.00
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $67.20
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $176.75
FOUR CORNERS WELDING OPERATING EXPENSES $176.75
FRANK'S SUPPLY COMPANY, INC MISCELLANEOUS $59.70
FRANK'S SUPPLY COMPANY, INC MISCELLANEOUS $361.40
FRANK'S SUPPLY COMPANY, INC MISCELLANEOUS $409.25
GAIL A. LAVEY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $982.50
GALL'S AN ARAMARK CO.,LLC UNIFORM ALLOWANCE $281.23
GALL'S AN ARAMARK CO.,LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $534.74
GALL'S AN ARAMARK CO.,LLC UNIFORM ALLOWANCE $1,158.61
GEORGE W. DEAVERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $100.00
GEORGE W. DEAVERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $600.00
GLAXOSMITHKLINE OPERATING EXPENSES $947.99
GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER LOR Operating $143.05
GOVEASE AUCTION LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $2,850.00
GRAINGER JAIL $793.75
GUARDIAN PEST CONTROL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $630.00
HERNANDEZ, JOHN J. OPERATING EXPENSES $200.00
HILER, URSELLA UNIFORM ALLOWANCE $164.98
HILL, TAYLER UNIFORM ALLOWANCE $166.57
HIRSCHMAN, JOCELYN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $500.00
HIRSCHMAN, JOCELYN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $500.00
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $126.51
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $97.55
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $140.51
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $143.86
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $257.59
IMAGENET CONSULTING LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $257.59
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $44.37
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $720.35
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $477.41
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $2,374.05
INDUSTRIAL WATER ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $804.00
INTERMOUNTAIN FARMERS ASSOC. OPERATING EXPENSE $117.15
INTERSTATE ENERGY OPERATING EXPENSE $89.58
JAK EQUIPMENT SERVICES, LLC REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $2,464.00
JALU FASTENERS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $131.65
JALU FASTENERS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $21.25
JALU FASTENERS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $90.38
JASON M. ARMSTRONG OPERATING EXPENSES $100.00
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL OPERATING LEASES $48,195.97
JOHN R. JACKSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,053.75
K&H PRINTERS- LITHOGRAPHERS, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $9,583.58
KARYN WELLER-COFFMAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $975.00
KASEYA US, LLC COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT $3,731.17
KIRK UNDERWOOD DEPUTY PAY $802.50
KP. LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $2,208.97
L.N. CURTIS & SONS BALLISTIC VEST OPERATING $11,552.00
LANYON, ERIC OPERATING EXPENSES $97.35
LAPLINK COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT $119.70
LAWSON PRODUCTS OPERATING EXPENSES $6.56
LE PEW PORTA-JOHNS INC. FIREARMS $530.86
LE PEW PORTA-JOHNS INC. PUBLIC UTILITIES $618.00
LE PEW PORTA-JOHNS INC. PUBLIC UTILITIES $618.00
LEONARD, HALEY SAUNDERS OPERATING EXPENSES $100.00
LEPIDE USA INC. COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT $4,200.00
LES SCHWAB GROUP HOLDINGS LLC TIRES $71.96
LES SCHWAB GROUP HOLDINGS LLC TIRES $111.99
LES SCHWAB GROUP HOLDINGS LLC VEHICLE EXPENSES $312.29
LIFELOC TECHNOLOGIES OPERATING EXPENSES $324.29
LINDA LORETTA SMITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,162.50
LJS DENTAL LABORATORY, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $115.00
LLOYD PRUETT OPERATING EXPENSES $188.30
LMN PROPERTIES GRAVEL $5,351.41
LP PROPANE, LLC SHERIFF OFFICE OPERATING $75.85
LP PROPANE, LLC PUBLIC UTILITIES $631.75
LP PROPANE, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $952.58
MANE SHIPPING POSTAGE $651.92
MANN, HEATHER UNIFORM ALLOWANCE $195.52
MARISSA ELIZABETH HURST DEPUTY PAY $382.50
MARISSA ELIZABETH HURST DEPUTY PAY $592.50
MARLIN LEASING CORPORATION MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $192.20
MARY E DODD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $100.00
MASCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. dba OPERATING EXPENSES $533.44
MAXWELL, KATY OPERATING EXPENSES $40.00
MAXWELL, KATY OPERATING EXPENSES $40.00
MCCANDLESS TRUCK CENTER LLC REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $506.52
MEDPRO WASTE DISPOSAL, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $299.00
MICHAEL F. ARNALL MD, PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $6,000.00
MICHAEL JOHN DOYLE OPERATING EXPENSES $200.00
MONTELORES SURVEYING AND MAPPING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $3,712.50
MONTEZUMA COUNTY ROAD FUND VEHICLE EXPENSES $108.88
MONTEZUMA COUNTY ROAD FUND VEHICLE EXPENSES $32.05
MONTEZUMA COUNTY ROAD FUND VEHICLE EXPENSES $242.47
MONTEZUMA COUNTY ROAD FUND VEHICLE EXPENSES $2,896.33
MONTEZUMA COUNTY ROAD FUND VEHICLE EXPENSES $1,225.58
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY PUBLIC UTILITIES $120.92
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY PUBLIC UTILITIES $124.27
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY PUBLIC UTILITIES $835.20
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR JAIL OPERATIONS OPERATING EXPENSES $3,240.00
NATURAL EVOLUTION, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $13,781.88
NETFORCE PC INC TELEPHONE $178.98
NETFORCE PC INC TELEPHONE $178.98
NETFORCE PC INC TELEPHONE $384.90
NETFORCE PC INC TELEPHONE $597.53
NETFORCE PC INC OPERATING EXPENSES $800.58
NEVES, DEANNA L OPERATING EXPENSES $282.65
NEWMAN TRAFFIC SIGNS SIGNS & PAINTING $1,313.00
NMS LABS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,146.00
ONE STEP GPS, LLC COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE CONT $540.00
Open Gov, Inc. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $57,806.20
OSTERLOH, RANDY OPERATING EXPENSES $372.43
OTAK, INC., A COLORADO CORPORATION TRAIL PROJECT $18,805.00
OWER, CAROLYN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,031.25
PARKER'S WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS, INC OPERATING EXPENSES $12.55
PARKER'S WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS, INC OPERATING EXPENSES $141.24
PARTNERS IN PARTS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $62.69
PARTNERS IN PARTS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $326.11
PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY, INC OPERATING EXPENSES $1,244.86
PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY, INC OPERATING EXPENSES $4,182.17
PERSONNEL EVALUATION INC OPERATING EXPENSES $50.00
PHILLIPS, NIONNA OPERATING EXPENSES $120.00
PIONEER PRINTING OPERATING EXPENSES $268.00
PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE $91.29
PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE $570.24
PLUMBING STORE, INC. ANNEX 1 OPERATING $12.19
PLUMBING STORE, INC. COMBINDED COURTS OPERATING $15.15
POWER EQUIPMENT COMPANY REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $450.44
PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT FIREARMS $15,284.64
PURCHASE POWER POSTAGE $232.91
PURCHASE POWER POSTAGE $300.00
RHONDA TAYLOR BETTS MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $2,145.00
ROBERT STOCKWELL OPERATING EXPENSES $283.33
ROBERT STOCKWELL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $2,366.66
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FORENSIC SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $7,725.61
RUBIO'S FLOOR COVERINGS INC MAINTENANCE $5,586.36
RUTH ANN STOCKWELL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $3,291.00
SAFE RESTRAINTS, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $8,604.12
SAMBA HOLDINGS INC OPERATING EXPENSES $136.66
SAMBA HOLDINGS INC OPERATING EXPENSES $144.63
SAND CANYON THERAPY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $250.00
SAND CANYON THERAPY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $250.00
SANOFI PASTEUR, INC OPERATING EXPENSES $1,186.77
SENERGY PETROLEUM LLC FUEL $1,450.61
SHAFFER, SAMANTHA UNIFORM ALLOWANCE $168.40
SHAMROCK FOOD $1,910.48
SHAMROCK FOOD $4,313.69
SHAMROCK FOOD $4,681.83
SHAMROCK FOOD $2,452.82
SHEEK, CHERYL LYNNE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $540.50
SHEEK, CHERYL LYNNE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $701.50
SHEEK, KAREN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $483.75
SHRED-IT c/o STERICYCLE, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $60.00
SKY BLUE LAUNDRY, LLC MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS $15.00
SKY BLUE LAUNDRY, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $15.00
SKY BLUE LAUNDRY, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $15.00
SKY BLUE LAUNDRY, LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $15.00
SLAVEN'S INC. ANNEX 1 OPERATING $4.18
SLAVEN'S INC. ANNEX 1 OPERATING $41.81
SLAVEN'S INC. TRANSPORTATION OPERATING $255.72
SLAVEN'S INC. JAIL $64.15
SLAVEN'S INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $65.74
SLAVEN'S INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $219.15
SLAVEN'S INC. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $170.97
SLAVEN'S INC. JAIL $2,934.54
SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $3,098.45
SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $29,751.79
SOUTHERN TIRE MART, LLC TIRES $2,130.20
SOUTHERN TIRE MART, LLC TIRES $879.30
SOUTHERN TIRE MART, LLC TIRES $1,601.56
SOUTHWEST AG., INC. CAPITAL OUTLAY $53,211.26
STAPLES CONTRACT & COMMERCIAL LLC OPERATING EXPENSES $626.83
STATE OF COLORADO POSTAGE $2,810.97
STERICYCLE, INC. OPERATING EXPENSES $296.55
STOTZ EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $8,713.20
STOTZ EQUIPMENT REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $132.45
SUE E. JACKSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $558.75
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. OPERATING EXPENSE $20.00
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. OPERATING EXPENSES $977.69
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $452.53
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $346.76
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. OPERATING EXPENSE $57.20
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. OPERATING EXPENSES $114.06
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $1,219.00
SUPERIOR AUTO SUPPLY CO. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $274.50
SUSAN MAXWELL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,012.50
SYSCO FOOD $1,500.51
SYSCO FOOD $2,910.16
SYSCO FOOD $1,560.78
SYSCO FOOD $3,760.59
TAKAT LLC EMERGENCY OPS CENTER $470.00
TALLEY, WILLIAM GARET DEPUTY PAY $497.50
TALLEY, WILLIAM GARET DEPUTY PAY $720.00
TAMI'S CREATIONS UNIFORM ALLOWANCE $280.00
TDS OPERATING EXPENSES $14.13
TEDDY W. NEERGAARD OPERATING EXPENSES $200.00
TEXAS REFINERY CORP. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $968.00
THE JOURNAL OPERATING EXPENSES $81.00
THOMSON REUTERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $606.05
THOMSON REUTERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $606.05
TIERNEY WILSON DUES, TRAINING AND TRAVEL $220.00
T-MOBILE TELEPHONE $667.62
T-MOBILE TELEPHONE $667.62
T-MOBILE TELEPHONE $130.23
T-MOBILE TELEPHONE $161.58
T-MOBILE OPERATING EXPENSES $453.39
TOWN OF MANCOS PUBLIC UTILITIES $119.00
TOWN OF MANCOS PUBLIC UTILITIES $119.00
TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE OPERATING EXPENSES $100.00
VALUEWEST INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $3,700.00
VISA DUES, TRAINING AND TRAVEL $3,137.22
VISA OPERATING EXPENSES $8,193.08
VISA OPERATING EXPENSES $634.19
VISA DUES, MEETINGS AND TRAVEL $13,277.33
VISA OPERATING EXPENSES $1,758.29
VISA OPERATING EXPENSES $3,194.26
VISA OPERATING EXPENSES $3,092.08
VISA OPERATING EXPENSES $323.51
VISA OPERATING EXPENSES $4,144.82
VISA VEHICLE EXPENSES $1,084.66
VISA JAIL $3,093.39
VITAL RECORDS CONTROL OPERATING EXPENSES $109.85
WAGNER EQUIPMENT CO. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $211,057.54
WAGNER EQUIPMENT CO. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $850.51
WALMART - CAPITAL ONE OPERATING EXPENSES -$497.43
WALMART - CAPITAL ONE OPERATING EXPENSES -$438.98
WALMART - CAPITAL ONE OPERATING EXPENSES $438.98
WALMART - CAPITAL ONE OPERATING EXPENSES $497.43
WCAEHO- CITY OF ASPEN ENVIROMENTAL HEALT OPERATING EXPENSES $45.00
WEAVER CONSULTANTS GROUP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $6,569.79
WEX BANK FUEL $22.72
WEX BANK FUEL $84.48
WEX BANK FUEL $98.51
WEX BANK FUEL $153.78
WEX BANK FUEL $2,110.08
WEX BANK FUEL $2,361.86
WEX BANK FUEL $7,184.52
WEX BANK FUEL $7,155.62
YOUNG ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $3,150.00
ZYRIS OPERATING EXPENSES $139.91

FNBO $369.82
FNBO $677.58
Holly, Nizhoni $100.00
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. $84.05
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. $34.66
Care Beyond Care $600.00
CrossCreek Ranch, LLC $120.25
Hart, Manual $100.00
ImageNet Consulting $48.59
Montezuma County DSS $403.86
Rodarte, Alfonso $975.00
Shamrock Foods Company $1,989.12
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE $14.06
Zeutzius, Barbara $100.00
ImageNet Consulting, LLC $130.80
Montezuma County DSS $403.86
Abeyta Home Repair $1,000.00
Cascade Water, Coffee Service $40.00
Shamrock Foods Company $1,170.52
Zeutzius, Barbara $100.00

Tawi Kaan Apartments $1,590.00
Non-Contractual $158.34
Non-Contractual $90.72
Lab Corp $76.00
The Medicine Horse Center $975.00
Wex Bank $601.27
Employee Travel $28.00
FNBO $2,067.81
MONTEZUMA COUNTY $8,096.00
Montezuma County IT Dept $7,000.00
Non-Contractual $200.00
T-Mobile $1,862.46
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. $706.20
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. $943.68
Cascade Water, Coffee Service $297.30
County of Placer $38.00
Dolores County Dept Of Social Services $2,752.45
ImageNet Consulting $40.00
Parker's Workplace Solutions $214.95
PINON PROJECT $16,092.27
PINON PROJECT $389.17
PINON PROJECT $1,256.13
PINON PROJECT $4,219.41
PINON PROJECT $25,029.29
Renew, Inc. $5,405.53
Rocky Mountain Clinics, LLC $7,221.07
Thomson Reuters - West $252.25
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE $520.78
Vital Records Control $251.73
White, Kathryn $100.00
Wiggi Wash $120.00
Sand Canyon Therapy $250.00
ImageNet Consulting{Philadelphia} $130.79
American BioIdentity Inc. $345.00
ARCHULETA COUNTY DEPT OF SOC SERVICES $4,660.40
Dolores County Dept Of Social Services $234.91
La Plata County Department Of Human Services $1,598.14
LexisNexis Risk Data MGT, LLC $473.88
Moreash Court Reporting, LLC $287.55
Thomson Reuters - West $252.25
White, Kathryn $150.00

FNBO $976.00
FNBO $316.30
Wex Bank $1,524.77
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. $100.86
Axiom Human Resource Solutions, Inc. $41.54
Montezuma County DSS $403.86
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE $6.66
ImageNet Consulting, LLC{Philidelphia MOCO} $176.39
ImageNet Consulting $40.25
Montezuma County DSS $403.86
$1,305,107.35
Published in The Journal February 18, 2026

33435
ORDINANCE NO. 1356
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AIRPORT LAND LEASE AND HANGAR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CORTEZ REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN AIRCRAFT HANGAR AT THE CORTEZ MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Ordinance No. 1356, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on February 10, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on February 24, 2026. A complete copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez.
Published in The Journal February 18, 2026

33436
ORDINANCE NO. 1359
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-26 OF CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 OF THE CORTEZ CITY CODE BY ENACTING SUBSECTION (C) IN ORDER TO EFFECT A TABOR REFUND OF A PORTION OF THE FAMILY RECREATION CENTER SALES TAX REVENUE THAT WAS COLLECTED BY THE CITY IN 2022 THROUGH 2025
Ordinance No. 1359, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on February 10, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on February 24, 2026. A complete copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez.
Published in The Journal February 18, 2026

33473
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Perry Jno Hensley, also known as Perry J. Hensley, also known as Perry Hensley, Deceased
Case Number 2025PR30061
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 June 18th, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Sandra Simons
Personal Representative
21739 Road S
Cortez, Colorado 81321

Bryson C. McCabe, #50873
Kelly R. McCabe, P.C.
22 E. Main St.
Cortez, CO 81321
Published in The Journal February 18, 25 and March 4, 2026

33502
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE FOLLOWING UNIT(S) CONTAINING MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL PROPERTY AT A-Z STORAGE 27486
HIGHWAY 160 EAST CORTEZ PHONE NUMBER (970) 565-4271 WILL BE SOLD OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED
OF ON APRIL 22, 2026 AT 2:00 PM.
UNIT NO. NAME AND ADDRESS
29 & 221 Freddy Jaramillo
PO Box 217
Cortez, CO 81321
35 Tammy L. Hare
610 N. Beech St.
Cortez, CO 81321
47 Aaron Henry
PO Box 3216
Chinle, AZ 86503
110 Erin Flannery
100 Ramos St
Vacaville, CA 95688
112 Tianna Parker
PO Box 1203
Cortez, CO 81321
126 Kadin Stiegelmeyer
132 W. 2nd Street
Cortez, CO 81321
502 Alan Powell
404 W. Main Street PMB 138
Cortez, CO 81321
510 Alexandra Notah
405 W. 7th Street #123
Cortez, CO 81321
516 Megan McKinney
3 East 6th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
603 Crystal Kee
PO Box 1094
Cortez, CO 81321
619 Joy Bussard
1402 Elizabeth Street
Bloomfield, NM 87413
624 Debbie Rogers
202 N. Edith
Cortez, CO 81321
Published in The Journal February 18 and 25, 2026

33511
DOCUMENT 00 11 13
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Mancos Conservation District 604 Bauer Ave, Mancos, CO 81328
General Notice:
Mancos Conservation District (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
MCD Diversion Structures.
Bids for the construction of the Project may be received in person at 20 West Main Street Suite 112
Cortez, CO 81321 until Friday, March 6th
, 2026 at 4:00 PM local time or electronically at
ty.k@jonesanddemille.com with a courtesy copy (cc) to trasie.m@jonesanddemille.com, until Friday,
March 6th, 2026 at 4:00 PM local time. At a later time, the Bids received will be privately opened and
read.
The Project includes the following Work: The project consists of improving existing diversion structures
and constructing fish passage improvements at three sites, including rock dams, one concrete diversion
structure, associated earthwork, and temporary access roads. Bids will be received for single contract.
Owner anticipates that the Project’s total bid price will be approximately $275,000. The Project has an
expected duration of 90 days.
Obtaining Bidding Documents:
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at
designated website will be updated with addenda, plan holders list, reports, and other information
relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. Official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding
Documents will be offered through the designated website.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Jones & DeMille Engineering, Inc., Only electronic
copies of Bidding Documents will be issued.
Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including
addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.
Questions are due in writing to Ty Koppenhafer, at ty.k@jonesanddemille.com on or before March 3rd
,
2026 with a courtesy copy (cc) to trasie.m@jonesanddemille.com.
Pre-bid Conference:
A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on February 23rd, 2026 at 10 AM local time at the
Mancos Conservation District office at 604 Bauer Ave, Mancos, CO 81328. Attendance at the pre-bid
conference is encouraged but not required.
Instructions to Bidders:
For further requirements regarding bid submittal, refer to bidding documents. The Owner may reject
any or all bids submitted.
Issued by:
Owner: Mancos Conservation District
By: Danny Margoles
Title: Executive Director
Date: February 13, 2026
Published in The Journal February 18, 25 and March 4, 2026

33546
PUBLIC NOTICE

Request for Proposal

The Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 is seeking proposals for roof replacement at Beech Street Pre-School. Requests for proposal documents may be obtained from the Maintenance/Facilities Department located at 201 S. Pine Street, Cortez, CO or by 3-mail to rlopez@cortez.k12.co.us. A mandatory walkthrough will be held on March 4th, 2026 @ 9AM. Sealed Proposals must be submitted to MCSD BUSINESS OFFICE, ATTN: Danielle Brafford, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, 400 N. ELM, CORTEZ, CO on or before 12:00 p.m. local time on March 17th, 2026. Any proposal received after this time will be rejected. Prevailing wage requirements apply. The District will accept proposal that represents best value to District. The District reserves the right to waive irregularities in any proposal. Performance & Payment bonds and proper insurance coverage will be required.
Published in The Journal
February 18 and 25, 2026

33317
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Larry Mooney, a/k/a Larry Leon Mooney, a/k/a Larry L. Mooney, Deceased
Case Number: 2026PR30004
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 June 11, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Tana Conner,
Personal Representative
6514 6135 Road
Olathe, CO 81425

Bryson C. McCabe, #50873
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the Estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Published in The Journal February 11, 18 and 25, 2026

33324
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Madeline Rose Way, a/k/a Madeline R. Way, a/k/a Madeline Way, Deceased
Case Number: 2026PR30006
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 June 11, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Sherry Marie Anderson-Durrah,
Personal Representative
254 Blue Heron Way
Guadalupe, CA 93434

Keenen D. Lovett, #47178
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the Estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Published in The Journal February 11, 18 and 25, 2026

33378
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Judith Hirsch Osterhoudt aka Judy Osterhoudt, Deceased
Case Number 26PR5
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 6/11/2026 or the claims may be forever barred.
Curtis F. Osterhoudt
Personal Representative
1957 CR 128
Hesperus, CO 81326
Published in The Journal February 11, 18 and 25, 2026

33398
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Sheldon Zwicker, Deceased
Case Number: 2026PR30007
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or District Court of Montezuma County, Colorado on or before June 11, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Eldon Keoki Zwicker,
Personal Representative
9257 Road G
Cortez, CO 81321

Keenen D. Lovett, #47178
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the Estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Published in The Journal February 11, 18 and 25, 2026

33421
RESOLUTION NO. R690 – SERIES 2026
TOWN OF DOLORES
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO CANCELLING THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 7, 2026, AND DECLARING CANDIDATES ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Town of Dolores, Colorado is a statutory town incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Colorado Municipal Election Code and local law, the Town of Dolores scheduled a regular municipal election to be held on April 7, 2026;
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 533, Series 2017, provides that a municipal election may be canceled if the only matter before the voters is the election of persons to office and, at the close of business sixty-four (64) days before the election, there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at such election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent;
WHEREAS, state law similarly authorizes the cancellation of a municipal election under such circumstances, including C.R.S. § 1-5-208 and C.R.S. § 31-10-507;
WHEREAS, the only matter before the voters at the April 7, 2026 regular municipal election was the election of persons to municipal office;
WHEREAS, at the close of business on the sixty-fourth (64th) day before the April 7, 2026 election, the number of duly nominated and qualified candidates, including any candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, did not exceed the number of offices to be filled at such election;
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the conditions set forth in Ordinance No. 533, Series 2017, and applicable provisions of Colorado law have been satisfied and that cancellation of the regular municipal election is authorized and appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The regular municipal election scheduled for April 7, 2026, is hereby canceled pursuant to Ordinance No. 533, Series 2017, C.R.S. § 1-5-208, and C.R.S. § 31-10-507.
Section 2. The following candidates, having been duly nominated and qualified and with no more candidates than offices to be filled, are hereby declared elected by acclamation to the offices set forth below, subject to qualification as required by law:
• Chris Holkestad — Mayor
• Billy McCoy — Trustee
• Derek Beckman — Trustee
• Josh Maule — Trustee
Section 3. The Town Clerk is authorized and directed to provide notice of the cancellation of the election and the election of candidates by acclamation as required by law, including publication and posting of notice, and to notify the candidates named herein.
Section 4. All actions previously taken by the Town Clerk, election officials, and Town staff that are consistent with this Resolution are hereby ratified and approved.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 9th day of February, 2026, by the BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO.
ATTEST:
Mayor Chris Holkestad
Town Clerk Kelley Unrein
Published in The Journal February 11 and April 1, 2026

33291
District Court, Montezuma County, Colorado
865 N. Park Street
Cortez, CO 81321
Plaintiff: CARLILE PARK, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company
v.
Defendant: BESSIE KIRK and J.W. CARLILE and all unknown persons who claim any interest by or through said Defendants or who may claim any interest in the subject matter of this action.
Case Number: 2026CV30008
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: BESSIE KIRK
You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of the Court an Answer or other response to the Complaint filed against you in this case. You are required to filed your Answer or other response on or before March 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Montezuma County Combined Court, 865 N. Park Street, Cortez, Colorado 81321.
The nature of this action is a proceeding in rem.
The relief sought by the Plaintiff(s) is a Quiet Title Action which will affect the following property:
The South 13 feet of Lots 11, 12 and 13, ERVIEN ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF MANCOS,
according to the second amended plat thereof filed for record January 30, 1959 in Book 8 at
Page 23.
If you fail to file your Answer or other response on or before the date and time shown above, the relief sought may be granted by default by the Court without further notice.
Dated: February 3, 2026
/s/ Keenen D. Lovett
Keenen D. Lovett, #47178
Attorney for Plaintiff
Kelly R. McCabe, P.C.
22 E. Main St. – P.O. Box 1296
Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-565-7209
Published in The Journal February 4, 11, 18, 25 and March 4, 2026

33167
Request for Proposals
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
Environmental Programs Department

The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe is seeking proposals for engineering and design of low-tech sediment and erosion control structures to reduce kinetic energy of storm water in tributaries to the Mancos River on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation. For further information about the project and how to submit a proposal, contact Scott Clow at sclow@utemountain.org or 970-570-3546. Proposal deadline is February 23, 2026.
Published in The Journal February 4, 11 and 18, 2026
Published in the Durango Herald January 30 and February 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20 and 22, 2026

33020
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 25-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 17, 2025, 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 (Borrower): Michelle Barry and Christine Rochelle Nisbeth
Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for PennyMac Loan Services, LLC., Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: 6/9/2022
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 6/9/2022
Recording Information at Reception No: 645689
Original Principal Amount: $247,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $235,951.01

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described above, declares that the covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. Therefore, the holder of the Evidence of Debt has elected to accelerate the entire indebtedness.
The real property being foreclosed is all of the property encumbered by said Deed of Trust and is described as follows:

LOT 1, GLEESON SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD JANUARY 19, 2001 IN PLAT BOOK 14 AT PAGE 85.

And is also known by street and number as 1601 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 813212527

THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
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, MARCH 18, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE 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: January 28, 2026
Last Publication: February 25, 2026
Publication: The Journal

Date: NOVEMBER 17, 2025
Ellen Black, Public Trustee, Montezuma County, State of Colorado
/s/ Ellen Black

Attorney for Current Holder of the Evidence of Debt: McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, Steven Bellanti, Atty. Reg. #48306, 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 Phone (877) 369-6122, Ext. 1903, Attorney File # CO-25-1026597-LL
Published in The Journal January 28, and February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026

32889
Notice of Proposed Amendments to Title 17 – Tribal Employment Rights Code & Request for Tribal member, First Descendants, and public comments

The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council is seeking comments from Southern Ute Tribal members, First Descendants, and the public on proposed amendments to Title 17 - Southern Ute Tribal Employment Rights Code (TERO Code). A copy of the amended TERO Code can be found on the following website: Please use the contact number at the end of this notice to obtain a hard copy of the proposed TERO Code amendments. The link will direct you to the TERO Code showing the proposed changes, a summary of changes, and a survey. Use the form on the website to submit comments and answer the survey. You can also provide comments and answer the survey by phone, email, or in-person by contacting Hilda Burch, TERO Division Head, at the contact information below.

Public Comments:
The Tribal Council requests that Tribal Members, First Descendants, and family members of Tribal members review the amended code and provide comments no later than February 23, 2025, to the TERO Division at:
Email: Hilda Burch at: hburch@southernute-nsn.gov
Mail: Hilda Burch, TERO Division, 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137.
Hand delivery: Justice and Regulatory/TERO Building, 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137
Phone: (970) 563-2144
Website: https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/tribal-code/proposed-southern-ute-tribal-code/
Public Meetings: Two public meetings are scheduled to discuss the TERO Code amendments. Tribal members, First Descendants, and family members of Tribal members are encouraged to attend. The meeting dates and times are:
• February 19, 2026 at the TERO Building, (71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, CO, 81137) from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM.
• February 19, 2026 at the Bonnie Kent Meeting Room, Sky Ute Casino (14324 Hwy 172 North, Ignacio, CO 81137) from 5:30-7:00 PM.
• Food will be provided at both meetings.
For further information please contact: Hilda Burch, TERO Division, Head, TERO Division, 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137; telephone (970)-563-2291; email: hburch@southernute-nsn.gov.

Published in The Journal
January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2026