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.

Thank you and Merry Christmas to all the people who supported our Angel Tree this year.
The Journal,
20 West Main, Cortez.
(Chamber of Commerce)
Info: 970-564-6026
In conjunction with the
Pinon Project’s
Christmas for Kids program.

9-week old male PUPPY, half Anatolian Shepherd, half Great Pyrenees. Has all shots. $500. 970-739-4735

RESOLVE TO VOLUNTEER
IN THE NEW YEAR!
For Pets’ Sake Humane
Society has a variety of
opportunities for those
who have the heart & time
to make a local difference.
For a warm furry feeling
call (970) 565-PETS/7387 to
find out how you can help!

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.

Shirts & hats. Printing, mailing, promotional products.
Main Street, Cortez
970-565-1144

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

32552
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
Montezuma County Combined Courts
865 N. Park St. Ste 100
Cortez, CO 81321
Case No. 25DR89
To: Charles W. Duffin III
From: May Ann Martinez
Re: Petition for Divorce
Court Date: Feb. 18, 2026 1:30 pm.
Published in The Journal December 31, 2025 and January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026

32579
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 1355, SERIES 2026
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING 410 EAST EMPIRE STREET AS A HISTORIC RESOURCE

The City of Cortez City Council will review an application to designate the buildings located at 410 East Empire 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 No. 1355, Series 2026 will be January 13, 2026 at 7:30 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, January 27, 2026
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 December 31, 2025

32602
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 1354, SERIES 2026
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING 245 EAST MONTEZUMA AS A HISTORIC RESOURCE

The City of Cortez City Council will review an application to designate the Helen Duncan Home, located at 245 East Montezuma Avenue, 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 No. 1354, Series 2026 will be January 13, 2026 at 7:30 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, January 27, 2026
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 December 31, 2025

32445
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Charlene E. Callihan, Deceased
Case Number 25PR58
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 04/24/2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Allen G. Phelps, Jr.
612 S. Chestnut Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Published in The Journal December 24, 31, 2025 and January 7, 2026

32476
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Larry G. Everett, a/k/a Larry George Everett, a/k/a Larry Everett, Deceased
Case Number : 2025PR30075
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 April 24, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
JenniLynn Lawrence,
Personal Representative
8 Dubonnet Court
Grand Junction, CO 81507

Kelly R. McCabe, #47178
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the Estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Published in The Journal December 24 and 31, 2025 and January 7, 2026

31311
TOWN OF DOLORES
REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION PETITIONS

The Town of Dolores Regular Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The election will be conducted via mail ballot. There are three (3) Trustee positions which will be on the ballot and the position of Mayor. Nomination petitions will be available for circulation beginning on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Nomination petitions must be filed with the Town Clerk’s Office no later than Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on Election Day; must be a registered elector and must have resided within the incorporated limits of the Town of Dolores for twelve (12) consecutive months preceding the date of the election.

Published in The Journal December 17, 24 and 31, 2025

31585
TOWN OF MANCOS
REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION PETITIONS

The Town of Mancos Regular Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The election will be conducted via mail ballot. There are three (3) Trustee positions which will be on the ballot. Nomination petitions for the office of Trustee will be available for circulation beginning on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Nomination petitions must be filed with the Town Clerk’s Office no later than Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on Election Day; must be a registered elector and must have resided within the incorporated limits of the Town of Mancos for twelve (12) consecutive months preceding the date of the election.

Published in the Journal December 17, 24 and 31, 2025

31617
CITY OF CORTEZ
REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION PETITIONS

The City of Cortez Regular Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The election will be conducted via mail ballot. There are four (4) Councilmember positions which will be on the ballot. Pursuant to CRS § 31-10-302(2), nomination petitions for the office of Councilmember will be available from the City Clerk’s Office for circulation beginning on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Nomination petitions must be filed with the City Clerk’s Office no later than Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Candidates must be a citizen of the United States, at least 21 years of age on Election Day, and shall have resided within the limits of the City of Cortez for 12 consecutive months preceding the date of the election.

Published in The Journal December 17, 24 and 31, 2025

32269
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 20-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 22, 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): Mariah Christine Bair
Original Beneficiary(ies): United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, United States Department of Agriculture
Date of Deed of Trust: April 16, 2010
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 16, 2010
Recording Information at Reception No: 570281
Original Principal Amount: $135,530.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $126,920.53
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 15, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, N.M.P.M., lying West of U.S.
Highway 491.

LESS AND EXCEPT a tract of land in Section 15, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, N.M.P.M.,
lying West of U.S. Highway 491, being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at the point of intersection of the South line of the SW1/4NW1/4 and U.S. Highway
491;

THENCE West to the Southwest Corner of the SW1/4NW1/4;
THENCE North a distance of 120 feet;
THENCE Northeasterly to a point on the West line of U.S. Highway 491, said point being 130 feet
due North of the South line of said SW1/4NW1/4;
THENCE Southeasterly along the West line of U.S. Highway 491 to the point of beginning.

ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT tract as conveyed in deed to the Colorado Department of Highways,
recorded July 31, 1972 in Book 432 at Page 368.


Also known by street and number as: 11617 Highway 491, Cortez, CO 81321

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, AT 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN, 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: December 17, 2025
Last Publication: January 14, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: October 22, 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:
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC, Heather L. Deere, #28597, 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone (303) 274-0155, Attorney File #CO23522
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 December 17, 24, 31, 2025 and January 7, 14, 2026

32286
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
Montezuma County Combined Courts
865 N. Park St. Ste 100
Cortez, Co 81321
Case No. 25DR92
To: Heather C.M. Davis
Re: Dissolution of Marriage to Rickey L. Davis
Hearing Date: Jan. 8, 2026
10:15 a.m.
Published in The Journal December 17, 24, 31, 2025 and January 7 and 14, 2026

31959
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2025-05
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 7, 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) Timothy M Meyer
Original Beneficiary(ies) Four Corners Community Bank
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Four Corners Community Bank
Date of Deed of Trust August 22, 2014
County of Recording Dolores
Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 25, 2014
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 164510
Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 12, 2014
Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 164586
Original Principal Amount $119,667.90
Outstanding Principal Balance $128,153.83
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 monthly installments due under the terms of the Debt, failure to pay ad valorem real estate taxes when due, the existence of subordinate liens on the Real Property without Holder's consent, defaults under other agreements with Holder, and failure to comply with other obligations secured by the Trust Deed.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
See Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Purported common address: 303 W Third St, 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, 02/04/2026, 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 12/10/2025
Last Publication 01/07/2026
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: 10/07/2025
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:
Lisa K. Shimel #13466
Otteson Shapiro LLP 7979 E. Tufts Avenue, Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80237 (720) 488-0220
Attorney File # 3506-002
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.
EXHIBIT A
(Real Property)
Lots 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, 21 and 22 Block 4 and Lots 7 and 8, Block 5, MCGEE ADDITION to the Town of Dove Creek, according to the plat thereof filed for record in the office of the Dolores County Clerk and Recorder.
Together with all rights, easements, appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, all water and riparian rights, wells, ditches, reservoirs and water stock and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future be part of the real estate described (all referred to as Property).
Commonly known as: 303 W Third St, Dove Creek, Colorado 81324
Published in The Journal December 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2025 and January 7, 2026

32147
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 19-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 7, 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): Luis Hernandez
Original Beneficiary(ies): United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service, United States Department of Agriculture
Date of Deed of Trust: June 29, 2012
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 12, 2012
Recording Information at Reception No: 583759
Original Principal Amount: $142,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $130,720.43
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lot 16, Block 9, SAN JUAN PARK ADDITION, according to the plat thereof filed for record November 17, 1959 in Book 8 at Page 47.


Also known by street and number as: 1510 Mesa Verde Street, Cortez, CO 81321

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, AT 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN, 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: December 10, 2025
Last Publication: January 7, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: October 7, 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:
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC, Heather L. Deere, #28597, 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone (303) 274-0155, Attorney File #CO24567
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 December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025 and January 7, 2026