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.

Be an angel to local children this Christmas.
Visit our
ANGEL TREE
after Dec. 1
at The Journal,
20 West Main, Cortez.
(Chamber of Commerce)
Info: 970-564-6026
In conjunction with the
Pinon Project’s
Christmas for Kids program.

CORTEZ TURKEY TROT
1 mile Family FUN Walk for
Pets & their People benefits
FPS Humane Society
Thanksgiving Day 10:00am
Registration starts 9:30am
Pavilion behind Rec Center
Costumes encouraged!
$25 entry includes T-SHIRT
& PRIZES! 565-PETS/7387

AKC COLLIES, 2 lovely girls are looking for their fur-ever homes. Have all shots, house & leash trained. Rimrock Collies 970-216-0338

REDUCED PRICE! All for $2000. John Deere 440 crawler/loader w/backhoe. '94 JBC 214 (transmission/solonoid problem) loader. '86 Kubota mini excavator KH 21, new tracks. In Mancos. 920-404-0233

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

Lovely clean 3BR 2BA views. Duplex home near Cortez. Seeking part-time elder care for reduced rent to $1200/mo. Leila 970-749-2789. C-21 WSR. Now.

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

31764
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 13-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On June 3, 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): Mary L Day
Original Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2018-2
Date of Deed of Trust: 9/7/2005
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 9/12/2005
Recording Information at Reception No: 534539
Original Principal Amount: $100,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $76,616.59
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:

THE SE1/4SE1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M.

LESS AND EXCEPT A TRACT OF LAND IN THE SE1/4SE1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M., BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PLOT, A 1/2 INCH DIA. R.B. SET IN GROUND, WHENCE THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 36, BEARS SOUTH 2° 22’ EAST A DISTANCE OF 840.4 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 89° 42’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 435.6 FEET TO A POINT, A 1/2 INCH DIA. R.B. SET IN GROUND;
THENCE NORTH 2° 10’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 500 FEET TO A POINT ON THE 1/16 FENCELINE, A 1/2 INCH DIA. R.B. SET IN GROUND;
THENCE SOUTH 89° 42’ EAST A DISTANCE OF 435.6 FEET ALONG THE 1/16 FENCELINE TO A CORNER POST ON THE WEST SIDE OF COUNTY LANE;
THENCE SOUTH 2° 10’ EAST A DISTANCE OF 500.0 FEET, MORE OR LESS, ALONG THE FENCELINE, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT A TRACT OF LAND IN THE SE1/4SE1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M., BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 36, BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE TRACT DESCRIBED HEREIN;
THENCE NORTH 89° 47’ 43” WEST A DISTANCE OF 323.50 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 02° 12’ 01” WEST A DISTANCE OF 839.96 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 89° 56’ 27” EAST A DISTANCE OF 323.50 FEET, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF BOOK 527 AT PAGE 411;
THENCE SOUTH 02° 11’ 48” EAST A DISTANCE OF 841.45 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
and is also known by street and number as 26843 Road P, Dolores, CO 81323

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, JANUARY 14, 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: November 19, 2025
Last Publication: December 17, 2025
Publication: The Journal

Date: June 3, 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, Ilene Dell’Acqua, Atty. Reg. #31755, 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 Phone (877) 369-6122, Ext. 1903, Attorney File # CO-25-1006810-LL
Published in The Journal November 19, 26 and December 3, 10, 17, 2025.

31772
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 18-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On September 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(s): Douglas J Losing
Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Bank of America, N.A.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: May 29, 2009
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 29, 2009
Recording Information at Reception No: 563978
Original Principal Amount: $89,700.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $57,165.88
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 BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Lots 3 and 4, Block 53, TOWN OF CORTEZ AND CHAMBERLIN`S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CORTEZ, according to the plat thereof filed for record August 20, 1890 in Plat Book 3 at Page 36.

Which has the address of: 209 S Chestnut St, Cortez, CO 81321-3533

NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, the undersigned Public Trustee will, AT 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, January 14, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 2, CORTEZ, CO 81321, sell the property described above, at public auction to the highest bidder who has submitted bid funds to the undersigned Public Trustee as specified by C.R.S. §38-38-106(7), to pay the Debt and certain other sums, all as provided by applicable law and the Deed of Trust, and will deliver to the purchaser a certificate of purchase 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: November 19, 2025
Last Publication: December 17, 2025
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: September 17, 2025

Ellen Black, Public Trustee of Montezuma County, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Ellen Black


The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C.-CO, 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202,
Phone: 720-259-6710, Attorney File #: 25CO00531-1

Published in The Journal November 19, 26 and December 3, 10, 17, 2025

31865
Public Notice
NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING

Before the
Town of Mancos
Board of Trustees

Notice is hereby given that on December 12, 2025 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:

Notice of 2026 Budget Adoption

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
November 19, November 26 and December 3 by order of Heather Alvarez, Town Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer

31866
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF CORTEZ

Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on or about December 18, 2025, on a contract dated August 6, 2025, between the City of Cortez and Cruzan Construction Company, 25305 Road P, Dolores, CO 81323, for the 2025 Outdoor Pool Roof Construction Project.

All persons, companies, or corporations that have furnished labor, materials, supplies, or services used by Cruzan Construction Company in connection with said contract, and whose claim has not been paid by the contractor shall, on or before the 16th day of December 2025, 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 November 19, 26 and December 3, 2025

31871
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS – SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES

The Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma is accepting bids for snow removal services for the 2025–2026 winter season. Work includes plowing, salting, and general snow and ice removal at property locations.

Bid specifications may be obtained from the Maintenance Supervisor on 11/28/2025. Sealed bids, clearly marked “Snow Removal Bid,” must be submitted to the Housing Authority office by December 1st by 4:00pm.

All bidders must meet insurance and equipment requirements as stated in the specifications. The Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to award the contract in their best interest.

For more information, contact Waylon Blackie at wblackie@mc-ha.org

Published in The Journal
November 19 and 26, 2025

31886
ORDINANCE NO. 1349
SERIES 2025

An ordinance approving revisions to the Cortez Land Use Code regarding nonconforming uses, enforcement and penalties, definition of affordable housing, nonresidential dimensional standards, schedule of use regulations, ADU standards dwelling mixed use standards, outdoor recreation, flea market standards, subdivision applicability, parking location and design standards, sign measurements, application procedures, application completeness review, application review, public noticing table, appeals, minor deviations and exceptions, and reimbursement agreements.

Ordinance No. 1349, Series 2025, was approved on first reading on November 12, 2025. A second reading and public hearing will be held on November 25, 2025. 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
November 19, 2025

31887
ORDINANCE NO. 1350
SERIES 2025

An ordinance amending the Cortez, Colorado Code of Ordinances, concerning the Family Recreation Center Sales Tax

Ordinance No. 1350, Series 2025, was approved on second and final reading on November 12, 2025. 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
November 19, 2025

31889
ORDINANCE NO. 1351
SERIES 2025

An ordinance summarizing expenditures and revenues for each fund and adopting a Budget for the City of Cortez, Colorado, for the calendar year beginning on the first day of January 2026 and ending on the last day of December 2026.

Ordinance No. 1351, Series 2025, was approved on second and final reading on November 12, 2025. 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
November 19, 2025

31890
ORDINANCE NO. 1352
SERIES 2025

An ordinance approving revisions to the Land Use Code to add a New section 3.07, “Incentives”, and to add three new definitions to Chapter 2 “Affordable Housing -For Sale”, “Affordable Housing - For rent”, and “Area Median Income”.

Ordinance No. 1352, Series 2025, was approved on first reading on November 12, 2025. A second reading and public hearing will be held on November 25, 2025. 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
November 19, 2025

31891
PUBLIC NOTICE
2026 Budget Hearing and 2025 Supplemental Budget & Appropriation Hearing
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the Town Board of Trustees of the Town of Dove Creek at a Special Meeting on December 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at 314 W Hwy 491, Dove Creek, CO, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the following matters:
1. The Proposed 2026 Budget for the Town of Dove Creek, as submitted to the Board of Trustees in accordance with Colorado law; and
2. A Supplemental Budget and Appropriation for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2025, to authorize the expenditure of additional funds and/or to adjust previously appropriated amounts as necessary.
A copy of the proposed 2026 Budget is available for public inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office, 314 W Hwy 491, Dove Creek, CO, during regular business hours.
Any interested elector or resident may file or register objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget and appropriation or may appear at the hearing to provide testimony.
Dated this 13th day of November 2025.
Published in The Journal – 11/19/25
Lana Hancock, Town Clerk
Town of Dove Creek

31895
PUBLIC NOTICE
DESIGNATING 401 EAST EMPIRE STREET AS A HISTORIC RESOURCE

The City of Cortez Historic Preservation Board will review an application to designate the building(s) located at 401 East Empire Street, Cortez as historic and include in the City Register of Historic Resources.

Oral comments on the proposed designation can be provided to at the public hearing at the Historic Preservation Board meeting:

Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue
5:00 PM

Questions about this notice can be directed to Helen West (hwest@cortezco.gov)

Published in The Journal
November 19, 2025

31896
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING MANAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS A HISTORIC RESOURCE

The City of Cortez City Council will review an application to designate the Manaugh Elementary School building located at 300 East Fourth Street, Cortez as historic and include it in the City Register of Historic Resources.

A copy of the application for historic designation and accompanying materials can be found on the agenda materials for the Regular Meeting of City Council at the following link:

The first reading of Ordinance 1343 will be July 8, 2025 at 7 PM at Cortez City Hall.

Oral comments on the proposed designation can be provided to at the public hearing at the Cortez City Council meeting:

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue
7:30 PM

Questions about this notice can be directed to Helen West (hwest@cortezco.gov)

Published in The Journal
November 19, 2025

31919
Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County Colorado for the period of September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, 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 8439.99
Adult Protective Services 6831.60
Aid to Needy Disabled 582.28
Child Care 1836.19
Child Support Enforcement 1203.81
Child Welfare 25143.01
County Administration 30098.57
Non-Allocated Programs 465.28
CORE Services 1858.17
Food Assistance 38099.41
Home Care Allowance
LEAP
Managed Care 66.81
Old Age Pension 1859.38
Ormiston Fund 500.00
IV-D Retained -4.50
Cost Allocation 38207.38
County Only
Youth Mental Health
Grand Total *155,187.38
*Includes payroll, written checks, and programs
Payroll Total 52,412.42

Alpine Security & Electronics, Inc 150.00
AT&T 176.46
Ballantine Communications 29.64
Buffington Law 62.34
Carhart Feed & Seed 37.85
CCI Conference 446.00
Dove Creek Superette 43.08
Empire Electric Association 478.58
FTIWIFI 350.19
Dennis Golbricht 1,053.00
ImageNet Consulting 473.76
The Pinon Project
STUD/Onward! A Legacy Foundation 2,983.50
390.00
Town of Dove Creek 130.00
VISA 401.32
Checks Total 7205.72

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 September 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025 inclusive.

Linda Yellowman
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DOLORES COUNTY

Published in The Journal
November 19, 2025

31920
Public Notice

Town of Mancos
Ordinance #789 Series 2025

Notice is hereby given that on
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
at Mancos Town Hall the Board of Trustees approved Ordinance #789 Series 2025

Mancos Municipal Code
Town of Mancos
Ordinance #789 Series 2025

AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF MANCOS LAND USE CODE CONCERNING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS

A copy of Ordinance #789
Series 2025 is available for
review at:

Mancos Town Hall
117 N. Main St.
Mancos, CO or
www.mancoscolorado.com

Published in The Journal
November 19, 2025

31921
Public Notice

Town of Mancos
Ordinance #790 Series 2025

Notice is hereby given that on
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
at Mancos Town Hall the Board of Trustees approved Ordinance #790 Series 2025

Mancos Municipal Code
Town of Mancos
Ordinance #790 Series 2025

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF MANCOS, COLORADO AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL TO THE VOTERS OF THE TOWN CONCERNING THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL SALES TAX OF .40% UPON THE SALE OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AT RETAIL AND THE FURNISHING OF SERVICES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

A copy of Ordinance #790
Series 2025 is available for
review at:

Mancos Town Hall
117 N. Main St.
Mancos, CO or
www.mancoscolorado.com

Published in The Journal
November 19, 2025

31945
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No. 25C206
Public Notice is given on 11/17/2025 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Montezuma County Court.
The Petition requests that the name of ALEXANDRA ELIZABETH GALLGHER be changed to SASCHA STEINBERG GALLAGHER.
By /s/ Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
SEAL
Published in The Journal
Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2025

31706
PUBLIC NOTICE
AMENDED COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 12-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 19, 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(s): JOE BENSON AND JO ANNA BENSON
Original Beneficiary(ies): LARRY N. PHILLIPS AND DIANE M. PHILLIPS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LARRY N. PHILLIPS AND DIANE M. PHILLIPS
Date of Deed of Trust: SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Recording Information at Reception No.: 619217
Original Principal Amount: $618,800.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $699,758.99
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: Default in payments and other violations of Deed of Trust covenants.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

A tract of land in the S1/2SW1/4 of Section 29, Township 37 North, Range 16 West, N.M.P.M., being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at the Southwest Corner of said Section 29;
Thence North 00° 04' 08" East a distance of 1347.17 feet along the West line of said Section 29 to the North line of the S1/2SW1/4 of said Section 29;
Thence South 89° 07' 12" East a distance of 1342.02 feet along the North line of the S1/2SWl/4 of said Section 29 to the West right of way line of U.S. Highway 491;
Thence South 21°14' 00" East a distance of 1456.58 feet along the West right of way line of U.S. Highway 491 to the South line of said Section 29;
Thence North 89°02'47" West a distance of 1871.26 feet along the South line of said Section 29 to the point of beginning.

Also known by street and number as: 15248 Road 22, Dolores, CO 81323

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, DECEMBER 31, 2025 AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 W. 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: November 12, 2025
Last Publication: December 10, 2025
Newspaper: The Journal
Number of Clips: 5

DATE: MAY 19, 2025
ELLEN BLACK
PUBLIC TRUSTEE IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO
By: /s/ Ellen Black

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Keenen D. Lovett, #47178, Kelly R. McCabe, P.C., 22 E. Main St., Cortez, CO 81321
970-565-7209 Attorney File# 6394
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 November 12, 19, 26, and December 3, 10, 2025.

31712
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Amador M. Garcia a/k/a Amador Garcia, a/k/a Amador Marcelino Garcia, Deceased
Case Number: 2025PR30058
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 March 12, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
John Garcia,
Personal Representative
P.O. Box 817
Cortez, Colorado 81321

Keenen D. Lovett, #47178
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the Estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321

31796
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez, Colorado, will be received at the office of the General Services Director, City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO 81321, until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.
BID ITEM: TYMCO 600BAH Sweeper - 60 Month Lease
The City of Cortez is seeking competitive sealed best value bids for the lease of one (1) TYMCO 600BAH regenerative air street sweeper. All equipment shall be new, unused, and meet or exceed current TYMCO 600BAH factory specifications. Bidders shall provide complete specifications, warranty details, delivery schedule, and lease terms.
Copies of the specifications and instructions for bidders are available at the City Service Center (970.565.7320) and on the City’s website at www.cortezco.gov
Bids shall be submitted in writing and signed by the bidder or its duly authorized agent. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, and marked on the outside with “BID – TYMCO 600BAH LEASE” and with the bidder’s name.
The City of Cortez reserves the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding a bid. The City of Cortez reserves the right to accept any bid, in whole or in part, and to reject any or all bids if it be deemed in the best interest of the City to do so.
Published in The Journal November 12, 19, and 26, 2025

31645
District Court
Montezuma County, Colorado
865 N. Park St. Ste 100
Cortez, Colorado 81321
970-565-1111
Case Number: 2025CV30072
Plaintiff: DIAMOND DEVELOPMENT HOLDINGS, LLC
v.
Defendants: MICHAEL STEPHEN PAK a/k/a MICHAEL PAK; L. DARRELL ABELN AND ANY ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION
SUMMONS TO QUIET TITLE BY PUBLICATION
PLAINTIFF: DIAMOND DEVELOPMENT HOLDINGS, LLC
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint to Quiet Title Pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after the service of this summons upon you in the State of Colorado or within 35 days after service of this summons upon you outside the State of Colorado. Service of this Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 21 or 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

This is an action to quiet title to the below parcels of real property:

1. Lots 16 and 17, Block 63, TOWN OF CORTEZ AND CHAMBERLIN'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CORTEZ, according to the plat thereof filed for record August 20, 1890 in Book 3 at Page 36; and

2. N1/2N1/2S1/2NW1/4NW1/4NW1/4 of Section 35, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, N.M.P.M.

Dated this 30th day of October, 2025.

Published in The Cortez Journal Newspaper for Five Consecutive Weeks.
First Publication: November 5, 2025.
Last Publication: December 3, 2025.
THE LAW FIRM OF MARLA C. UNDERELL, LLC

/s/ Marla C. Underell
Attorney for Plaintiffs:
Marla C. Underell, Atty. Reg. No. 31076 101 West 11th Street, Suite 104
Durango, Colorado 81301
Office Phone Number: 970-403-8090 FAX Number: 970-403-8091
E-mail: marla@underell-law.com
Published in The Journal November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 2025

31496
Request for Proposal for Audit Service
Date: October 21, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
Danielle Brafford, Executive Director of Finance
Due by: December 1, 2025, at 4:30 pm

Duration: Three years with options to renew, subject to annual appropriations by the Board of Education.
The School District is seeking proposals from professional and qualified Firms to perform independent audit services in relation to the required annual finance audit.
Background
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 is a rural school district in Southwestern Colorado. This district serves approximately 2,175 students, including three district-authorized charter schools. Each charter school contracts with its own auditor; however, communication between auditors is critical to ensure the netting of transactions and passing of CDE’s Data Pipeline.
We receive approximately $3 million in grant revenue and require a Single Audit.
Auditor should note that MCSD is undergoing an ERP transition from School ERP Pro to Skyward, mid FY 25-26. Additionally, MCSD has applied to separate from BOCES and will receive a final decision in November.
The schedule for the audit should begin in early September and be final by November 1st, though communication with the charter schools generally occurs in August.
Please review the complete list of requirements at
This proposal should be submitted by December 1, 2025, at 4:30 pm to:
Danielle Brafford, Executive Director of Finance
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
400 N Elm, Cortez, CO 81321
Published in The Journal October 29 and November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2025