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.

YES! It’s Time to Start
Gathering Your Pennies
(Nickels, Dimes and
Quarters too!) to sweeten
the “kitty” at For Pets’
Sake Humane Society’s
PENNIES FOR PETS
fundraiser, July 11th at the
Cortez Farmers Market.
(970) 565-PETS/7387

KPPawn Estate Sale! Fri 6/12 & Sat 6/13, 9am - 3pm. Tractors, firearms, tools, fishing boat, atv, mounts & much more! Road 34 Mancos, CO Pics on Facebook KPPawn Durango or estatesales.net (Address will be released later or look for signs)

SATURDAY JUNE 13
Antiques, plants, household items.
8am - 3pm
203 S. 2nd St., Dolores

Aspen & Pine FIREWOOD - SUMMER 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

2017 Sun Tracker/Bass Buggy PONTOON $7.500 firm. Call Michelle 970-759-5579

35326
TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM OF THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that three or more members of the Dolores Board of Trustees and/or three or more members of the Planning and Zoning Committee may be present at one or more of the following public outreach events related to the Town of Dolores Comprehensive Plan Update. Representatives of Logan Simpson, the Town's Comprehensive Plan consultant, will be present to gather public input, facilitate community engagement activities, and provide information regarding the Comprehensive Plan update process.
The following events are scheduled:
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
o 6:30 p.m.
o Dolores Town Hall
o 601 Central Avenue, Dolores, Colorado
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
• Senior Outreach During Senior Lunch
o 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
o Dolores Community Center
o 400 Riverside Avenue, Dolores, Colorado
• Farmers Market Outreach
o 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
o Dolores Farmers Market
o Dolores, Colorado
• Community Outreach Event
o Evening Hours
o Dolores River Brewery
o 100 South 4th Street, Dolores, Colorado
Thursday, July 9, 2026
• Community Open House
o Time: To Be Announced
o Location: To Be Announced
No formal meeting of the Board of Trustees or planning board is scheduled. No official action will be taken by the Board of Trustees or Commissioners at any of these events. Trustees and Commissioners may attend to observe, receive information, and hear public feedback regarding the Comprehensive Plan update. Any discussion among trustees or commissioners regarding Town business will be incidental to the events, and no deliberation toward a decision or official action by the Board of Trustees or Planning and Zoning Board is anticipated.
Posted this 10th and 24th day of June, 2026.
TOWN OF DOLORES
________________________________________
Kelley Unrein
Town Clerk
Published in The Journal June 10 and 24, 2026

35395
Public Notice
Appointment of a Director
Dolores Water Conservancy District

The Dolores Water Conservancy District (District) hereby gives notice that applications for an at-large appointment to the Board of Directors of the (District) will be accepted by the 22nd Judicial District Court until July 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The current term of Director, Jeremy Redshaw is due to expire on July 31, 2026.

To be considered, applicants must have resided within the District for one year, must be an owner of real property within the District, and must be knowledgeable in water matters.

A resume and letter of application setting forth qualifications to serve should be sent to:

The Honorable Todd Plewe
Chief Judge, 22nd Judicial District
865 N. Park St. Suite 100
Cortez, CO 81321-3190

This notice is provided by the Dolores Water Conservancy District, Cortez, Colorado, Kenneth W. Curtis, General Manager. Please feel free to call the (District) at (970)565-7562 with any questions regarding this matter.
Published in The Journal June 10, 17 and 24, 2026

35417
Ordinance # 792
Series 2026

An Ordinance Approving Revocable Permit No. 2026-01 For An Encroachment In A Public Street

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Mancos has determined that it is in the best interest of the Town of Mancos to approve Encroachment Permit 2026-01 for a certain portion of Pioneer Plaza located at 150 W. Grand Ave for use by Jonathan Navarro, subject to all terms and conditions set forth in Encroachment Permit 2026-01, including without limitation the right of the Town of Mancos to revoke said permit by resolution prior to the conclusion of its term;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Mancos, Colorado that Encroachment Permit No. 2026-01 is approved subject to all the terms contained in the permit and be it further ordained that the Town Administrator of the Town of Mancos is authorized to execute said permit on behalf of the Town of Mancos:

THIS ORDINANCE PASSED ON FIRST AND FINAL READING THIS 13th DAY OF May, 2026.
TOWN OF MANCOS, COLORADO

Cindy Simpson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mercedes Yanito, Deputy Clerk/Court Clerk
PUBLISHED THE 10th DAY OF June, 2026 BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN CLERK OF MANCOS, COLORADO.
ATTEST:
Mercedes Yanito, Deputy Clerk/Court Clerk
Published in The Journal June 10, 2026

35418
Ordinance 793 Series 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MANCOS CODE REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE RAISING OF LIVESTOCK AND THE PROHIBITION OF ROOSTERS WITHIN TOWN LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF MANCOS, COLORADO

WHEREAS, the Town of Mancos amends the Town of Mancos Municipal Code, Adopted by Ordinance 420 in 1982, Re-codified in 2010 by Ordinance 634, and as amended, from time to time (hereafter “Mancos Municipal Code” or “Code”); and

WHEREAS, Section 1-3-70 of the Mancos Municipal Code allows that amendments to the Code may be made; and

WHEREAS, the regulation of animals is a proper exercise of a local government’s police power to promote public health, safety, and welfare; and

WHEREAS, after having considered the public comment the Board of Trustees of the Town of Mancos has determined that proper regulation of Livestock Animals and other animals is important for the community and that the ownership of roosters within Town limits has a negative effect on public health, safety and welfare; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Mancos, Colorado, that:

1. Chapter Seven, Article Seven of the Mancos Municipal Code is amended as follows with respect to adding or replacing the following definitions as follows:

Sec. 7-7-10. Definitions.

Livestock animal means:
(1) Cattle, sheep, swine, goats, ratites, or poultry (other than roosters) commonly raised for human consumption. These are allowed only in the AR-Agricultural Residential zoning district;
(2) A horse, pony, mule, donkey, or hinny or native or nonnative hoof stock raised under agriculture practices. These are allowed only in the AR-Agricultural Residential zoning district;
(3) Native or nonnative fowl (not including chicken hens and quail hens commonly raised under agricultural practices. These are allowed only in the AR-Agricultural Residential zoning district;
(4) Rabbits (up to 12 Maximum). These are allowed only in the AR-Agricultural Residential zoning district;
(5) Bees and Aquaculture. The raising of bees and aquaculture is not allowed within Town limits.
(6) Chicken hens (12 maximum), quail (12 maximum), and rabbits (12 maximum) are allowed within all of the zoning districts within Town limits, provided there are not more than 15 animals on a lot (combined livestock animals and domestic animals).
(7) Roosters are not allowed within Town limits.
Livestock animal structure(s) means an edifice or building which is built or converted to house animals, and which shall constitute an accessory use as set forth in the Land Use Code that shall abide by the dimensional standards for accessory structures as specified in the Land Use Code. Livestock animal structures are only allowed in each zone for the type of Livestock animal permitted in that particular zone. (See definition of Livestock Animal in this section concerning the same.) In the AR zone, Livestock Structures must be set back a minimum of 30 feet from each property line, in addition to all other requirements.

Rooster means a male chicken.

2. Chapter Seven Article Seven Section 20 of the Mancos Municipal Code shall be amended as follows:

• Sec. 7-7-20. - Nuisance.
(a) A dog shall be considered a nuisance if it damages, soils, defiles or defecates on private property other than the owner's or on public walks and recreation areas, unless such waste is immediately removed and properly disposed of by the owner, causes a disturbance by excessive barking or other noise making, chases vehicles, or molests, attacks or interferes with persons or other domestic animals on public or private property. Any person harboring, possessing or owning such an animal shall be subject to fines as prescribed in this Article.
(b) Noisy animals, including livestock animals.
(1) It is unlawful for any owner, possessor or authorized agent of any owner to allow their animal to disturb any person by unreasonable barking, howling, yelping or vocal sound as determined by a responding law enforcement officer. In addition to being a violation of this Section, the same is hereby declared a public nuisance which may be abated by the Court on appropriate order directed to the owner of any animal. Noisy animal violations are also subject to Chapter 19 administrative enforcement action as provided by the Mancos Municipal Code as the same may be amended from time to time. Violations may be punishable by a penalty of up to four hundred ninety-nine dollars ($499.00) per violation, where each day of a continuing violation may be considered a separate violation. Violations shall be considered civil infractions and shall not be considered a criminal offense. Violations are not punishable by jail or imprisonment. Any person who violates this Chapter shall not have the right to a jury trial.
(2) It is unlawful and declared a nuisance for any owner, possessor, or authorized agent of any owner to keep a rooster within the Town of Mancos. Ownership of a rooster is also subject to Chapter 19 administrative enforcement action as provided by the Mancos Municipal Code as the same may be amended from time to time. Violations may be punishable by a penalty of up to four hundred ninety-nine dollars ($499.00) per violation, where each day of a continuing violation may be considered a separate violation. Violations shall be considered civil infractions and shall not be considered a criminal offense. Violations are not punishable by jail or imprisonment. Any person who violates this Chapter shall not have the right to a jury trial.
(3) An animal control officer may impound a rooster or other nuisance animal after making reasonable efforts to locate the owner, possessor or keeper and they reasonably believe that impoundment constitutes the only available alternative for restoring the peace, comfort, safety or health of the neighborhood. The owner of the animal shall be liable for all expenses arising from such impoundment.

THIS ORDINANCE PASSED ON FIRST AND FINAL READING THIS___ DAY OF___, 2026. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after passage.

TOWN OF MANCOS, COLORAD

Cindy Simpson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mercedes Yanito, Deputy Clerk

PUBLISHED THE 10th DAY OF June, 2026 BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN CLERK OF MANCOS, COLORADO.
ATTEST:
Mercedes Yanito, Deputy Clerk
Published in The Journal June 10, 2026

35218
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 School District Re-4A for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and has been filed in the office of the Superintendent where it is available for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at the Regular Business of the Board of Education of said District at the District Office Board Room on June 22nd, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Any person paying school taxes in said District may at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget file or register his/her objections thereto.

BOARD OF EDUCATION
June 10th, 2026
Dolores School District Re-4A
Lia Hooper, Secretary
Published in The Journal June 10, 2026

35030
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR TREASURER’S DEED
2026-001

To all current occupants, owners, parties of interest, and to all others listed on the mailing list on file at the Treasurer's Office:
You are hereby notified that on November 3, 2022, the Treasurer of Dolores County, Colorado, sold a tax lien on the following property at public sale to HELEN CAROTHERS (“COP HOLDER”):
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 17-4805-071-00-020
FROM: CAREY JOSEPH BRADFORD
S2NE4 E2SW4 SE4 7-41-19 B-65 P-536 B-304 P381-389 B-304 P-390,391 B-372 P-279, 280 (SWD) B-372 P-281 (SA)
PROPERTY ADDRESS: N/A (See Legal Description)

A Certificate of Purchase was issued to the COP HOLDER for unpaid property taxes for the year 2021-2024. The property was assessed in the name of BRADFORD, MARGUERITE K. (“PROPERTY OWNER”).

On March 27, 2023, the certificate was assigned to NEIL JONES JR..

On January 8, 2026, NEIL JONES JR. (“LAWFUL HOLDER”), the current certificate holder, filed an Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer’s Deed (COO), under C.R.S. 39-11.5-101.
NOTICE: The property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 409 North Main St. Dove Creek, CO 81324 The sale will include the real estate and all interests held by the Lawful Holder, along with applicable fees, costs, and legal charges.
First Publication: 6/3/2026
Last Publication: 6/17/2026
Published in: Cortez Journal

You may track the Public Auction date on the Treasurer’s website: property may be redeemed at any time before the actual public auction.
Dated: May 14, 2026
Taylor L. Funk, Dolores County Treasurer of Dolores County, Colorado
Published in The Journal June 3, 10 and 17, 2026

35091
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR TREASURER’S DEED
TD 2026-04
To all current occupants, owners, parties of interest, and to all others listed on the mailing list on file at the Treasurer’s Office:
You are hereby notified that on November 4, 2022, the Treasurer of Montezuma County, Colorado, sold a tax lien on the following property at public sale to JERICHO HOLDINGS, LLC (“COP HOLDER”):
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Subdivision: GEORGE BAUERS 2ND SUB Lot: 6-7 Block: 1 LOT 6 & E 25FT LOT 7; B 369 P 151
PARCEL NUMBER: 560528310010
SCHEDULE NUMBER: R004919
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 446 W GRAND AVE, MANCOS
A Certificate of Purchase 2022-00185 was issued to the COP HOLDER for unpaid property tax for the year 2021. The property was assessed in the name of: WILLIAM W. MCGREGOR ESTATE (“PROPERTY OWNER”).
On April 29, 2026, Jericho Holdings, LLC (“LAWFUL HOLDER”), the current certificate holder, filed an Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer’s Deed (COO), under C.R.S. 39-11.5-101.
NOTICE: The property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 140 W. Main St., Ste 2, Cortez, Colorado. The sale will include the real estate and all interests held by the Lawful Holder, along with applicable fees, costs, and legal charges.
First Publication: June 3, 2026
Last Publication: June 17, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Dated: June 3, 2026
/s/ Ellen Black, Montezuma County Treasurer
County of Montezuma
State of Colorado

Published in The Journal June 3, 10, and 17, 2026

35094
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PRMARY ELECTION
June 30, 2026

ELECTORS OF DOLORES COUNTY

Election Date: Tuesday June 30, 2026

Election Type: Mail Ballot

Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) Dolores County Courthouse - Clerk & Recorder's Office
409 N . Main Street, Dove Creek, CO

Days and Hours of Operation for VSPC June 22-26, (M-F) & June 29, 2026 -8:00am-4:00 pm
Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 8:00 am -12:00 pm

Election Day Location: June 30, 2026 - 7:00 am. - 7:00 pm
409 N. Main Street, Dove Creek, CO - Clerk & Recorder's Office
ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE LOCATED ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING.

By Mail: Add appropriate postage and mail ASAP so it arrives by June 30.

Ballot Drop Box: Drop Box -Available 06/22/2026 - 24/7 until 7:00PM
06/30/26, 409 N. Main Street, Dove Creek (West Side)

Ballot Content: Primary Election - Federal- State - Local, by Party

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Dolores this
May 18, 2026 at Dove Creek Colorado.

LaRita Randolph
Dolores County Clerk & Recorder
Dolores County, Colorado
Published in The Journal June 3 and 10, 2026

35176
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 6-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 1, 2026, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Montezuma records.
Original Grantor(s): JAMES R GROVE
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust: MAY 7, 2019
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: MAY 7, 2019
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording at Reception No: 622721
Original Principal Debt: $128,627.00
Outstanding/Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt: $115,321.63
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: Violations including, but not limited to, Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.
THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA AND STATE OF COLORADO:
THE E1/2 OF LOTS 9, 10 AND 11, BLOCK 1, TIBBITS-REYNOLDS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF DOLORES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD FEBRUARY 26, 1979 IN BOOK 10 AT PAGE 10.
USED 1980 ATLANTIC UNKNOWN 470-013-4091 A/B 24’ X 52’
Purported Common Address: 110 N 20TH STREET, 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, JULY 22, 2026, AT THE MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE’S 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: June 3, 2026
Last Publication: July 1, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

DATED: APRIL 1, 2026
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, STATE OF COLORADO
By: /s/ ELLEN BLACK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Attorney representing the Holder: Janeway Law Firm, P.C., Lynn M. Janeway #15592, 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: 303-706-9990, Fax: 303-706-9994 JLF No.: 23-029177
Published in The Journal June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 2026

35221
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 5-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On March 19, 2026, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Montezuma records.
Original Grantor (Borrower): Christopher Pendergast and LeAnn R Pendergast
Original Beneficiary: New Century Mortgage Corporation
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-NC2
Date of Deed of Trust: 2/16/2005
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 2/28/2005
Recording Information at Reception No: 529442
Original Principal Amount: $119,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $123,101.34
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:
A TRACT OF LAND IN THE NW ¼ NW ¼ OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M., BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD M IN THE NW ¼ NW ¼ OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M., FROM WHICH POINT THE NW CORNER OF SAID SECTION 15 BEARS NORTH 00°00’23” EAST A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°00’23” WEST A DISTANCE OF 421.59 FEET ALONG A FENCE LINE TO A DITCH; THENCE NORTH 61°41’27” EAST A DISTANCE OF 23.21 FEET ALONG A DITCH; THENCE NORTH 06°11’53” EAST A DISTANCE OF 161.92 FEET ALONG A DITCH; THENCE NORTH 35°57’35” EAST A DISTANCE OF 312.83 FEET ALONG A DITCH TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD M, THENCE SOUTH 89°04’00” WEST A DISTANCE OF 221.60 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD M TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA,
STATE OF COLORADO.
TOGETHER WITH (1) ONE MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY WATER TAP, COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO.
*Pursuant to that certain Affidavit Re: Scrivener’s Error Pursuant to C.R.S.§38-35-109(5) recorded in the records of Montezuma County, Colorado, on 9/28/2023 at Reception No. 652858 to correct the legal description.
And is also known by street and number as 24006 Road M, Cortez, CO 81321.
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, JULY 22, 2026, AT THE MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE’S OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 2, CORTEZ, CO 81321, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.
First Publication: June 3, 2026
Last Publication: July 1, 2026
Publication: The Journal

Date: March 19, 2026
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. No. 31755, 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 Phone (877) 369-6122, Ext. 1903, Attorney File # CO-26-1048069-JH
Published in The Journal June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 2026

35246
District Court, Dolores County, Colorado
409 N. Main St.
Dove Creek, CO 81324

Plaintiff(s/Petitioner(s): LYLE LITTLEFIELD
v.
Defendant(s)/Respondent(s): ALFA EXPRESS, INC., ET AL
Case Number 2026CV30006
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): RICHARD B. SINDAR
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint [petition] 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 35 * days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this
summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint [petition] may be obtained
from the clerk of the court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint [petition] in writing within 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 [petition] without further notice.
This is an action: pertaining to a personal injury civil claim in Dolores County District Court.
/s/ Kelly R. McCabe
Attorney for Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s)
Published in The Journal June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 2026

35252
Town Of Dolores 2026 Drinking Water Quality Report
Covering Data for Calendar Year 2025
Public Water System ID: CO0142400
We are pleased to present to you this year’s water quality report. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. To see the report in full, visit Home page, or the Residents page.
Published in The Journal June 3, 10 and 17, 2026

35301
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE COURT OF INDIAN OFFENSES INDIAN COUNTRY (Colorado) UTE MOUNTAIN UTE AGENCY
In re the Marriage of:
Jeremy Whitebuffalo, Petitioner, vs.
Alerta Whitebuffalo-Mills, Respondent
Case Number: 2025-0013-DI-CV
SUMMONS
To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.
You are hereby notified that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed in the Court of Indian Offenses, Ute Mountain Ute Agency, by the Petitioner, Jeremy Whitebuffalo in regards to the following subject.
If you do not agree with the Petitioning, then you must go to the Court of Indian Offenses located at the Ute Mountain at 440 Sunset Blvd, Towaoc, CO 81334 with the Court of Indian Offenses, Ute Mountain Ute Agency.
You may file a written answer with the Court. Your answer should state any legal reason you have why judgement should not be entered against you with the Court before that date and time.
If you file an answer, you must give or mail a copy to the Petitioner(s).
Judgement will be taken against them individually in accordance with the terms of the Petition unless they appear for the hearing at the time, date and place to provide evidence as to any objection.
If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.
04/06/2026
/s/ Clerk of Court/Deputy
Published in The Journal June 3, 10 and 17, 2026

35330
Montezuma County is seeking proposals for the Montezuma County 2026 Parking Lot Reconstruction. Proposal documents and bidding documents can be found at www.montezumacounty.gov under public notices, Request for Proposal notices. Proposals will only be accepted at www.bidnetdirect.com until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Published in The Journal June 3 and 10, 2026.

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

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

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