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 2026-27
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Starts Soon! Look for your
Membership Packet in the
mail or join on our website:
www.forpetssakehs.org
or call (970) 565-PETS/7387
for a Membership Brochure.
Help our best friends! JOIN!

2 FAMILY YARD SALE
FRI MAY 29, 8am-4pm
SAT MAY 30, 8am-2pm
Electric lawnmower, swamp cooler (like new), lg children's outdoor toys, dressers, lg suitcase, lots of household & outdoor items.
6819 Road 24, Cortez
All-In Storage

HUGE YARD SALE! Antiques & Collectibles everyday from Wednesday, May 20th through Sunday, May 31st at 4146 CR 134 in Marvel, CO. 970-588-2252.

Aspen & Pine FIREWOOD - SPRING SPECIAL -  Dry, PINE, split. $165 per cord. ASPEN $185 per cord. Free local delivery. 970-560-0037 970-570-3254 

707 West 5th Street, Cortez. 3BR 2BA 2-car gar house. 1-yr lease. Available now. Pet negotiable. 970-799-3408

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

Kilgore American Indian Art
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
Call now & schedule your spring AC tune-up!
970-882-8859

For Sale in Dolores 2005 Audi A4 Wagon. 221K miles, runs well, All Wheel Drive. New water pump, timing belt. $2,900. Call or text Jim 970-739-3118.

35025
PUBLIC NOTICE

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

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

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

35093
PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET:

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Education of Dolores County School District RE-2J for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and has been filed in the office of Dolores County School District RE-2J where it is available for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a regular meeting of the Board of Education of said District at the Dolores County School District RE-2J Administration Building, Dove Creek, Colorado, on June 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm.

Any person paying school taxes in said district may at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget file or register his objections thereto.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Date: May 14, 2026

Signed: Crystal Jarmon
Dolores County School District RE-2J
Crystal Jarmon, Secretary

Published in The Journal May 27, 2026

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

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

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

35141
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

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

Dated this 4th day of May 2026

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

Published in The Journal
May 27, 2026

35142
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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

Dated this 18th day of May 2026

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

Published in The Journal
May 27, 2026

35143
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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

Dated this 18th day of May 2026

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

Published in The Journal
May 27, 2026

35144
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

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

Dated this 19th day of May 2026

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

Published in The Journal
May 27, 2026

35162
PUBLIC NOTICE

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

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

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

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

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

35201
Public Notice
NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING

Before the
Town of Mancos
Board of Trustees

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

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


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

Published in The Journal May 27, 2026

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

34463
Public Notice

Dolores County has received funds through the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025, 7% of the total funds go to a Title lll account.

Dolores County will be allocating the collective amount received for the following:
To carry out activities under the Firewise Communities program, reimburse the participating search and rescue and other emergency services, cover training costs and equipment purchases related to the emergency service, develop and carry out community wildfire protection plans, and provide or expand access to broadband telecommunications services.

At a regular meeting on May 18, 2026, the Dolores County Commissioners made a motion to use the Tier III money for the reasons stated.

Public comments will be taken for a period of 45 days, beginning May 20, 2026, and ending on July 6th, 2026. Send your comments to the Dolores County Commissioners at P.O. Box 608 Dove Creek, CO 81324

Published in the Journal May 20, and 27 and June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2026

34967
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2026-01

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

On March 17, 2026, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Dolores records.

Original Grantor(s): Chevelle J Woodard AND Jonas Zachariah Pitts
Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR
V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: January 31, 2025
County of Recording: Dolores
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 03, 2025
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 174216
Original Principal Amount: $290,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $288,480.69
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 12 AND 13, SECRET CANYON RANCH SUBDIVISION PHASE 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD JULY 16, 1996 IN BOOK 2 AT PAGE 96.
APN #: 480704300074

Purported common address: 10199 Road C, Dove Creek, CO 81324.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/15/2026, at 409 North Main St. Dove Creek, CO 81324, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust , plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 5/20/2026
Last Publication 6/17/2026
Name of Publication Cortez Journal

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 03/17/2026

Taylor Funk, Public Trustee in and for the County of Dolores, State of Colorado

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
N. April Winecki #34861
David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 26-036801
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Published in The Journal May 20, 27 and June 3, 10 and 17, 2026

35034
City of Cortez Airport Advisory Committee Openings
The City of Cortez is accepting applications for five openings on the Airport Advisory Committee as well as one youth member opening. Responsibilities include: advising the Airport Manager and City Council on airport operations, long range planning, capital improvements, and policies that support safe and efficient aviation services; promoting the Cortez Municipal Airport within the community; and providing input on projects that enhance airport facilities and economic development. Ties to the local aviation community in the form of being an airport hangar owner, pilot, or other significant involvement in local aviation is highly desired. Meeting times and dates are to be determined. Up to two positions may be filled at large from residents living in Montezuma County. Interested applicants for any of the Boards and Committees must complete the Boards and Commissions Application found at www.cortezco.gov - Government - Boards & Commissions. Please contact the City Clerk at 970-564-4008 or cityclerk@cortezco.gov for more information.
Published in The Journal May 20, 27 and June 3, 2026

35039
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Jerome Thomas Katz, a/k/a Jerome T. Katz, a/k/a Jerome Katz, a/k/a Jerry Katz, Deceased
Case Number: 2026PR30024
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Montezuma County, Colorado on or before September 20, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Virginia Katz,
Personal R4epresentative
6400 Road 21
Cortez, CO 81321

Keenen D. Lovett, #47178
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the Estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Published in The Journal March 20, 27 and June 3, 2026

35054
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF CORTEZ

Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on or about June 11, 2026, on a contract dated March 26, 2026, between the City of Cortez and Ramco Developments, L.L.C., 21991 Road P, Cortez, CO 81321, for the 2026 Harrison Street Waterline Project.
All persons, companies, or corporations that have furnished labor, materials, supplies, or services used by Ramco Developments in connection with said contract, and whose claim has not been paid by the contractor shall, on or before the 5th day of June 2026, file with the City of Cortez, City Clerk’s Office, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, CO 81321, a certified statement of the amount due. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such settlement will relieve the City of Cortez from any and all liability for such claim.
Published in The Journal May 20, 27 and June 3, 2026

35112
PUBLIC NOTICE

The Town of Dove Creek is now accepting applications from residents who are interested in an appointment to the Dove Creek Town Board.

If you have been a resident of Dove Creek for twelve consecutive months, are at least 18 years of age, are registered to vote, live within the city limits of Dove Creek, and have an interest in serving on the Board, send a Letter of Interest to the Town of Dove Creek, at 314 W. HWY 491, Dove Creek, Colorado, 81324 or bring your Letter of Interest to the Town Office at 314 W. HWY 491, Dove Creek, CO. Office hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, by appointment only or utilize the drop box. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, June 17, 2026 by 4:30 pm.

For additional information regarding the vacancy, please contact (970) 677-2255.

Published in The Journal
May 20 and 27, 2026

34964
Invitation to Bid

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 is issuing an invitation to bid on copy paper for the 26-27 school year. Please submit your information to bidinfo@cortez.k12.co.us; you will then be sent instructions on how to submit your bid. Contact pbrinkerhoff@cortez.k12.co.us for questions regarding this announcement. Responses due by June 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Published in The Journal May 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 2026