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.

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

SATURDAY JUNE 6
8am - 2pm
Electric fence charger and supplies, camper chairs, cookbooks, clothes, quilts, jewelry, plants, storage containers and more.
11351 ROAD 29, Cortez

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

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
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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
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Bishop Air Colorado
Heating & Cooling
Sales, Service, Installation
Commercial l& Residential
Specializing in Ductless Mini Split Systems
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2017 Sun Tracker/Bass Buggy PONTOON $7.500 firm. Call Michelle 970-759-5579

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

35097
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF JUNE PRIMARY ELECTION
June 30, 2026
TO THE ELECTORS OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY

STATE OF COLORADO)
)SS
COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA)

ln accordance with provisions of 1-5-205 (1)(a-d) and (4), C.R. S., notice is hereby given that the 2025 JUNE MONTEZUMA COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION will be held in Montezuma County, Colorado, on Tuesday, June 30,2026. This election will be by mail ballot in accordance with provisions of 1-7.5-104. The Vote Service Polling Center will be the Montezuma County Annex 1,
107 N. Chestnut , Cortez, CO 81321. The ballots can either be mailed to the County Clerk and Recorders' Office at 140 W. Main Ste. 1 Cortez, CO 81321 or deposited at 107 N. Chestnut Cortez, CO 81321 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday and Saturday June 27, 2026 from 9:00 A. M. to 1:00 P. M.

24-hour ballot drop boxes:
Open June 8 - June 30 at 7:00pm at the following location:
. Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder's Office: 140 W. Main St. Ste 1 Cortez, CO 81321
Open June 23 - June 30 at 7:00pm at the following locations:
. Dolores Town Hall: 420 Central Avenue, Dolores, CO 81323
. Mancos Town Hall: 117 N. Main Street, Mancos, CO 81328
. Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Headquarters: 125 Mike Wash Road, Towaoc, CO 81334
. Cortez City Hall: 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, CO 81321
. Cox's Corner: 18794 Hwy 491, Lewis, CO 81327

For more information visit Montezuma County website at www.montezuma.org go under the heading of Departments and Contacts, click on Elections Office.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Montezuma this 18th day of May 2026, at Cortez, Colorado

Kim Percell. Montezuma County Clerk & Recorder
Montezuma County, Colorado

Designated ballot drop off site:
Montezuma County Clerk & Recorder Office, 140 W. Main Street, Suite 1, Cortez, CO
Published in The Jounral
June 3, 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

35247
Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County, Colorado, the following bills and payroll were allowed for the periods of May 1st through May 31st, 2026 inclusive. Detailed information may be seen at the Dolores County Commissioners Office during business hours.

Payroll Check Numbers 6674 - 6687 Direct Deposit Numbers 33511-33658

Bill Check Numbers 121668-121714
GENERAL FUND
May $79,756.38 ALL DEPARTMENTS PAYROLL
ADOBE MILLING $44.25 Sheriff POSTAGE
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $109.50 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $356.84 Commissioners Other ADVERTISING
BRADY INDUST $534.83 Maintenance OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
BROWN/MELISSA $776.00 Lodging Tax DEPUTY
CCCA DUES $1,220.81 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
CENTURY LINK $182.07 IT TELEPHONE
DICKSON ELECTRIC LLC $190.89 Maintenance REPAIRS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $869.34 Sheriff REPAIRS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $207.56 EMA FUEL
FRONTIER PROPANE $187.68 Sheriff MISCELLANEOUS
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $90.51 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $69.95 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
JOHNSON/LENORE $57.99 IT TELEPHONE
MARTIN/BRETT $1,500.00 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY SHERIFF $2,190.00 Jain PRISONER MAINTENANCE
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.40 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.00 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $55.40 Fair Board UTILITIES
NETFORCE PC INC $1,048.00 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
NETFORCE PC INC $1,048.00 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
PITNEY BOWES $226.38 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
SNIPPS HEAT & AIR $2,000.00 Commissioners Other CAPITAL OUTLAY
TECHNOLOGY WEST $1,614.00 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
TECHNOLOGY WEST $254.60 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
AT&T MOBILITY $298.71 Sheriff TELEPHONE
ATMOS ENERGY $296.20 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMERY TELCOM $79.95 IT INTERNET
EMERY TELCOM $139.99 VA TELEPHONE
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $37.48 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $1,033.86 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $48.83 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $138.99 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $38.09 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $47.64 Sheriff S&R UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $225.88 Fair Board UTILITIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $98.08 Commissioners Other OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $(108.04) Commissioners Other TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $36.06 Clerk OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $12.00 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $376.21 Treasurer OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $194.37 Assessor OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $267.59 Assessor TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $381.85 Mapping & Addressing OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $179.75 Maintenance OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $141.02 Sheriff OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,086.34 Sheriff TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $304.60 Sheriff EQUIPMENT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $51.74 EMA OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $332.88 EMA TELEPHONE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $901.28 EMA TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $56.00 EMA FUEL
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $12.50 EMA VEHICLE REPAIRS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $44.85 EMA TRAINING
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $170.00 EMA MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $396.32 EMA MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $171.15 IT OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $10.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $600.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $207.95 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $959.35 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $99.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $346.35 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $589.00 IT CAPITAL OUTLAY
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $128.15 Extension TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $120.70 Extension GAS FOR TRAVEL
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $704.43 Extension CSU COST RECOVERY
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $47.06 VA TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $14.60 Fair Board OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $33.98 Fair Board TELEPHONE
FITI WIFI $469.85 IT TELEPHONE
FITI WIFI $1,274.60 IT INTERNET
FITI WIFI $(500.00) IT INTERNET
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $557.00 Maintenance UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $161.80 Maintenance UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $75.00 Maintenance UTILITIES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $272.88 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $322.18 Maintenance TRASH SERVICES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $275.61 Maintenance TRASH SERVICES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $79.05 Fair Board TRASH SERVICES
CANYONLAND AUTO SALES $8,000.00 Commissioners Other CAPITAL OUTLAY
BECHTEL & SANTO $62.00 Commissioners Other OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $186.45 Mapping & Addressing OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $7,530.00 Commissioners Other CONSERVATION TRUST/LOTTO
CENTURY LINK $296.60 Sheriff TELEPHONE
CSU ENGAGEMENT & EXTENSI $4,271.25 Extension SALARIES - HEAD
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $19.33 Extension MISCELLANEOUS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $87.93 Extension CSU COST RECOVERY
DPA ACCOUNTING $229.99 Clerk POSTAGE
EMERY TELCOM $350.00 IT INTERNET
GOLBRICHT/DENNIS R $2,457.00 Commissioners Other LAND USE & PLANNING UPDATES
GOLBRICHT/DENNIS R $2,584.50 Attorney CONTRACT-ATTORNEY
GOLBRICHT/DENNIS R $3,802.50 Attorney PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $81.49 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
NELSON/JOHNATHAN $288.00 Coroner DEPUTY
NEUMO ENTERPRISES $1,696.09 Commissioners Other COMPUTER LEASE
VITAL RECORDS CONTROL $168.88 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
BLACKMORE/AMBER $189.00 Assessor TRAVEL & MEETINGS
CARHART FEED & SEED $20.22 Sheriff REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $51.59 Sheriff REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $1,213.85 Sheriff REPAIRS
DK AG & AUTO $751.78 Sheriff REPAIRS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $38.55 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY SHERIFF $4,964.00 Jail PRISONER MAINTENANCE
TOTAL $148,355.09

BILL CHECK NUMBER 204756-204777
SENIOR SERVICES
May $14,466.82 SENIOR SERVICES PAYROLL
AUTO CHLOR SYSTEM $231.53 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
BLUE MOUNTAIN EXTERMINAT $95.00 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
BLUE MOUNTAIN MEATS $78.30 Senior Services FOOD
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $285.87 Senior Services KITCHEN SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,704.21 Senior Services FOOD
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $23.94 Senior Services HEALTH PROMO
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $447.53 Senior Services HOSPITALITY
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $6.00 Senior Services LICENSE & FEES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $139.25 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $125.56 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,153.08 Senior Services FUNDRAISING
IMAGE NET $144.82 Senior Services MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $75.95 Senior Services UTILITIES
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $26.00 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
ATMOS ENERGY $373.49 Senior Services UTILITIES
LEMS AUTO BODY & PAINT $35.00 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $199.26 Senior Services UTILITIES
CALLAWAY PACKING $44.40 Senior Services KITCHEN SUPPLIES
CALLAWAY PACKING $29.85 Senior Services KITCHEN SUPPLIES
CALLAWAY PACKING $118.20 Senior Services KITCHEN SUPPLIES
CALLAWAY PACKING $782.10 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $125.29 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $528.22 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $418.45 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $376.76 Senior Services FOOD
CANYONLAND AUTO SALES $12,299.00 Senior Services CAPITAL OUTLAY
CARHART FEED & SEED $459.58 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $544.24 Senior Services FUEL
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $206.77 Senior Services FOOD
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $6.59 Senior Services TRAINING
LANGSTAFF/VIOLA $100.00 Senior Services HOME CHORE
LANGSTAFF/VIOLA $192.00 Senior Services PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
LANGSTAFF/VIOLA $16.00 Senior Services TRAVEL & MEETINGS
SPANGLER/CAMERON $150.00 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $202.50 Senior Services UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $966.22 Senior Services UTILITIES
TOTAL $37,177.78

Bill Check Numbers 301581-301595
Health Nurse
May $8,248.72 HEALTH NURSE PAYROLL
AT&T MOBILITY $63.95 Health Nurse TELEPHONE
AT&T MOBILITY $61.95 Health Nurse TELEPHONE
AT&T MOBILITY $61.95 Health Nurse TELEPHONE
COOK/LINDA $1,250.00 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $93.09 Health Nurse TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FRONTIER PROPANE $134.04 Health Nurse UTILITIES
KIBEL/JULIE $45.89 Health Nurse OFFICE SUPPLIES
KIBEL/JULIE $(45.89) Health Nurse OFFICE SUPPLIES
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC $519.11 Health Nurse OPHP GRANT
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $75.95 Health Nurse UTILITIES
NETFORCE PC INC $157.36 Health Nurse DSL
NETFORCE PC INC $156.93 Health Nurse DSL
NETFORCE PC INC $300.00 Health Nurse DSL
PETTY CASH $100.00 Health Nurse OFFICE SUPPLIES
RANEY/KIMBERLY $45.89 Health Nurse OFFICE SUPPLIES
EMERY TELCOM $249.95 Health Nurse DSL
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $191.07 Health Nurse UTILITIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $111.06 Health Nurse JANITORIAL
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $343.08 Health Nurse OFFICE SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $73.06 Health Nurse TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $225.71 Health Nurse UTILITIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $371.00 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $213.80 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $755.18 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $82.90 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $42.43 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
COOK/LINDA $1,250.00 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
FFF ENTERPRISES $380.56 Health Nurse VACCINES
FFF ENTERPRISES $2,114.40 Health Nurse VACCINES
FFF ENTERPRISES $238.42 Health Nurse VACCINES
FFF ENTERPRISES $2,426.67 Health Nurse VACCINES
FFF ENTERPRISES $888.17 Health Nurse VACCINES
FFF ENTERPRISES $7.50 Health Nurse VACCINES
TOTAL $21,233.90

Bill Check Numbers 401461 - 401465
Mand. Weed $4,546.33 Mand Weed PAYROLL
May
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $14.99 Mand. Weed TELEPHONE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $29.22 Mand. Weed REPAIRS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $92.06 Mand. Weed MISCELLANEOUS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $90.89 Mand. Weed MISCELLANEOUS
ATMOS ENERGY $148.68 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $113.15 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $4.00 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $51.09 Mand. Weed REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $46.83 Mand. Weed REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $39.83 Mand. Weed REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $36.03 Mand. Weed MISCELLANEOUS
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $219.85 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
TOTAL $5,432.95

Bill Check Numbers 507314-507347
Road & Bridge
May $45,351.08 ROAD & BRIDGE PAYROLL
AT&T MOBILITY $75.45 Road & Bridge TELEPHONE
BELLBANK EQUIPMENT FINAN $100,000.00 Road & Bridge CRUSHING ROCK
BELLBANK EQUIPMENT FINAN $200,000.00 Road & Bridge CAPITAL OUTLAY
BRADY PLUS $429.88 Road & Bridge OFFICE SUPPLIES
DRUG & ALCOHOL TEST ASSO $249.75 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $112.97 Road & Bridge OFFICE SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $63.36 Road & Bridge OFFICE SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $33.46 Road & Bridge OFFICE SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $46.03 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $266.66 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $120.74 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $71.34 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $22.00 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $289.98 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $158.84 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $49.20 Road & Bridge TRAVEL & MEETINGS
GOLDSTAR PRODUCTS INC $599.42 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
JALU FASTENERS INC $138.96 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.00 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $75.95 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
ORKIN INC $194.10 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
POWER MOTIVE CORP. $1,639.13 Road & Bridge CRUSHING ROCK
POWER MOTIVE CORP. $89.56 Road & Bridge CRUSHING ROCK
SLAVENS INC $90.00 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
UNITED CENTRAL INDUSTRIA $716.58 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $26.00 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
ATMOS ENERGY $374.13 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
ATMOS ENERGY $32.12 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $43.83 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $115.53 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $73.23 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
FITI WIFI $166.00 Road & Bridge TELEPHONE
JALU FASTENERS INC $139.50 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
JALU FASTENERS INC $26.40 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
JALU FASTENERS INC $17.17 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
JALU FASTENERS INC $23.00 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
KEESEE MOTOR CO $49,736.20 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
SAN MIGUEL POWER ASSOCIA $43.00 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
SAN MIGUEL POWER ASSOCIA $141.00 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $363.99 Road & Bridge TRASH SERVICES
BELT SALVAGE COMPANY $40.00 Road & Bridge BRIDGE
BUFFINGTON/JACOB $400.00 Road & Bridge SAFETY ITEMS
CARHART FEED & SEED $408.52 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $199.01 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH ALLI $100.00 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH ALLI $100.00 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $4,942.62 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,065.79 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $4,997.99 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $4,966.35 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,330.37 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,101.95 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $4,905.33 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $4,917.76 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,184.44 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DK AG & AUTO $105.84 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $105.89 Road & Bridge FUEL
FOUR CORNERS WELD & GAS $21.75 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
JENNMAR SERVICES $175.00 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
MHC KENWORTH GRAND JUNCT $2,205.59 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
NIELSON/JOHN $400.00 Road & Bridge SAFETY ITEMS
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $202.50 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $671.92 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
Total $452,795.16

I, Lenore Johnson, Commissioners' Bookkeeper of Dolores County, Colorado, do hereby certify the foregoing to be full and true accounting of all bills and payroll allowed by the Board of County Commissioners for period ending May 31st, 2026 approved at regular meetings May 4th, and May 11th, & May 18th, 2026.
Published in The Journal June 3, 2026

35248
ORDINANCE NO. 1366
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET ADOPTED IN ORDINANCE 1351, SERIES 2025
Ordinance No. 1366, Series 2026, was approved second and final reading on May 26, 2026. A complete copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez and www.corteco.gov/111/City-Council.
Published in The Journal June 3, 2026

35249
ORDINANCE NO. 1367
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORTEZ, COLORADO, AMENDING THE CITY OF CORTEZ MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE I, WITH THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY’S BUILDING CODES BY REFERENCE
Ordinance No. 1367, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on May 26, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on June 9, 2026. A complete copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez.
Published in The Journal June 3, 2026

35251
ORDINANCE NO. 1368
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET ADOPTED IN ORDINANCE 1351, SERIES 2025
Ordinance No. 1368, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on May 26, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on June 9, 2026. A complete copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez.
Published in The Journal June 3, 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

35324
THE DOLORES COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL CONSIDER AND MAY ADOPT THE FOLLOWING REVISED ORDINANCE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE JULY 6, 2026 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M.

-THIS SHALL NOT IMPACT THE CURRENT FIRE BAN IN PLACE-

ORDINANCE 2026-02

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
DOLORES COUNTY, COLORADO

ENACTING A DOLORES COUNTY OPEN BURNING AND LOCAL FIRE RESTRICTION ORDINANCE, REPEALING AND REPLACING DOLORES COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2011-2

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County is empowered under C.R.S. § 30-11-107(1)(e), to provide for the management of the business and concerns of the County; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-15-401(n.5), the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County has the power to adopt an ordinance to ban open fires to a degree and in a manner that is deemed necessary to reduce the danger of wildfires, based upon competent evidence; and

WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 30-15-401(1)(n.7), authorizes the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County to prohibit the sale, use and possession of fireworks, including permissible fireworks, within those portions of unincorporated Dolores County, provided such an ordinance shall be in effect for the period between May 31 and July 5 of any year only if the County adopts a resolution specifying that the Ordinance remains in effect for such period with a finding of high fire danger based upon competent evidence; and

WHEREAS, federal and state land agencies which are responsible for management of a substantial majority of the lands within Dolores County have independent authority to impose fire bans on federal lands under their jurisdiction; and

WHEREAS, Dolores County previously adopted Ordinance No. 2011-2, allowing for fire bans in unincorporated Dolores County; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County finds it to be prudent and necessary to establish a process to ban open fires, including fireworks, under conditions where such burning is dangerous to the health and safety of the community and the danger of forest and/or grass fires is high, and to require citizens to notify and obtain a verbal permit from the Dolores County Sheriff before initiating an agricultural fire and/or open burning, and to provide penalties for initiating such a fire on days when restrictions are in effect; and

WHEREAS, this Ordinance, upon adoption, shall repeal and replace Dolores County Ordinance No. 2011-2.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DOLORES COUNTY, COLORADO:

I. TITLE
a. This Ordinance shall be known and referred to as the "Dolores County Open Burning and Local Fire Restriction Ordinance," and may be cited and referenced as such.

II. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Ordinance is to:
a. Preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare of citizens in Dolores County by allowing the Dolores County Board of County Commissioners to restrict open fires, open burning, and/or the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of the County when high fire dangers exist, in order to prevent forest and grass fires; and
b. Establish open/agricultural burning definitions and allow for the implementation of restrictions on open fires and burning during severe weather conditions, to include watches and warnings issued by the National Weather Service.
c. Prohibit the open burning of trash.
d. Define applicable penalties and fee schedule for violation of this Ordinance.

III. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Ordinance, the following definitions shall apply:
a. "Fireworks" -As defined in C.R.S. § 24-33.5-2001(5), any composition or device designed to produce a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation and that meets the definition of articles pyrotechnics, permissible fireworks or display fireworks pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-33.5-2001(11).
b. Red Flag/High Wind Temporary Fire Ban - A Red Flag/High Wind Temporary Fire Ban is in effect any time when the National Weather Service issues any of the following watches/advisories:
i. Red Flag Warning
ii. Wind Advisory
iii. High Wind Watch
iv. High Wind Warning
c. Open Fire - As used in this Ordinance, the term "Open Fire":
i. Includes: Setting fire to any grass, wood or other combustible material outside of an enclosed structure; the use of explosives or fireworks of all kinds and brands; or outdoor welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame other than in an area cleared of all flammable materials;
ii. Does NOT include: Emissions from fireplaces, fire pits, chimaeras or other wood burning containers that have been approved for residential, recreation, or aesthetic purposes at a residence or business; campfire outside a structure or living accommodation contained by a fireplace, pit, or permanent grate used for cooking, personal warmth, personal recreation, ceremonial or aesthetic purposes or a campfire that uses charcoal, natural gas, propane or another fuel or fires within a residential or commercial fireplace.
d. Agricultural Open Burning - Colorado defines Agricultural Open Burning as: open burning of cover vegetation for the purpose of preparing the soil for crop production, weed control, maintenance of water conveyance structures related to agricultural operations, and other agricultural cultivation purposes." [Colorado Air Regulation 9].
e. Trash - Any mixture or quantity of flammable and/or inflammable waste materials, including but not limited to garbage, rubbish, wastepaper, plastics, wood fabric, metal, or other materials of a manmade nature which are discarded as waste from any home, institution, or business.
f. Slash/Pile Burning - Burning of vegetative material that has been concentrated by manual or mechanical methods and separated into piles.

IV. APPLICATION
a. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-15-401(2)(a)(I), this Ordinance shall apply throughout unincorporated areas of Dolores County (not including state or federal land), unless the Resolution enacting the ban designates a reduced area.

V. UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES
a. The following activities are unlawful at all times within unincorporated Dolores County:
i. Engaging in any activity prohibited when Stage I, Stage II or Stage III fire restrictions are in effect, unless otherwise exempted per the applicable resolution.
ii. No person shall initiate an Open Fire without first notify and obtaining a verbal permit from the Dolores County Sheriff’s Office.
iii. No person shall an initiate an Open Fire in unincorporated areas of Dolores County on a day when a "Red Flag/High Wind Temporary Fire Ban is in effect.
iv. The open burning of any trash, rubber, plastics, tires, asphaltic shingles, insulation or similar dense or toxic smoke-producing substances by any person, firm, corporation, cooperative, or any other entity is prohibited.

VI. OPEN BURNS THAT REQUUIRE A STATE PERMIT FROM CDPHE

a. Certain open burning may be allowed but requires a permit issued through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Air Pollution Control Division. These burns may include, but are not limited to, Slash/Pile Burning. See, Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Regulation No. 9, 5 Code Colorado Regulations § 1001-11 and for further information.

VII. REQUIRED NOTICE/VERBAL PERMIT – DOLORES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
a. No person in Dolores County shall initiate or continue an agricultural open burn, broadcast burn or Open Fire as described in this Ordinance without first notifying and obtaining a verbal permit from the Dolores County Sheriff’s Office on that same day.

VIII. DECLARATION OR RESCISSION OF FIRE RESTRICTION
a. The Board of County Commissioners shall be responsible for declaring, rescinding or modifying Fire Restrictions through formal resolution following consideration of competent evidence. When considering any such action, the Board may rely upon recommendations of the Sheriff as Fire Warden, as well as representatives of Fire Districts or Authorities. The Board recognizes that when weather conditions bring low relative humidity, dry fuel loads and the potential for extreme fire behavior; local, state and federal fire suppression and land management agencies meet on a regular basis to determine whether fire restrictions are warranted to prevent fires and protect the health, safety and property of citizens across the region. The Board shall heavily consider the conclusions and actions of those agencies when determining restrictions. Any Resolution of restrictions made pursuant to this section shall specify the Stage Level, parameters and duration of the restrictions as deemed necessary and appropriate. In the event of an urgency requiring an immediate restriction, the Dolores County Sheriff, acting as County Fire Warden, shall have the authority to declare a restriction based upon competent evidence. In such an event, the Board of County Commissioners shall consider the matter at the next Commissioner meeting for ratification, modification or recission. Additionally, the Dolores County Sheriff may grant specific exemptions to enacted fire restrictions to individuals who can present compelling grounds, and it is determined that any fire danger may be adequately mitigated.

IV. FIRE RESTRICTION STAGES
The following Open Fire Restriction Stages shall be applicable pursuant to this Ordinance:
a. STAGE I FIRE RESTRICTIONS
The following acts shall be PROHIBITED unless exempted specifically when STAGE I Fire Restrictions are imposed:
i. Open fires including agricultural burning of fields, fence rows, ditches, piles, slash or wildland broadcast burning.
ii. Smoking EXCEPT within an enclosed vehicle or building (where legally allowed) or a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three (3) feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
iii. The use of explosives or fireworks of any kind (as defined) pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-15-40l(l)(n.7) to include the use of exploding targets or tracer ammunition.
iv. Use of a chainsaw or other internal combustion engine without a properly installed and operational USDA or SAE approved spark arrestor.
v. The burning of trash.

The following acts shall be PERMITTED unless specifically restricted when STAGE I Fire Restrictions are imposed:
i. Fires within a permanent fire pit, ring or BBQ grill at a private residence, or within a developed recreational site such as a campground or picnic area that is completely void of combustible material on the ground.
ii. Use of a fully enclosed (sheepherder type) stove with a ¼" spark arrester type screen.
iii. Use of residential fire features such as chiminea, tiki torches or gas fire pits when supervised by a responsible adult.
iv. Use of liquid or gas fueled stoves, lanterns and heating devices with a controlled flame and a shut-off valve.
v. Use of a chainsaw or other internal combustion engine with a USDA or SAE approved spark arrestor properly installed and functioning, while in possession of a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher of at least eight (8) ounces and a rounded point shovel with an overall length of at least 35 inches (35") readily available for use.
vi. Responsible target practice using non-exploding targets, non-tracer ammunition.
vii. Welding if conducted in a safe manner in an area void of combustible material for ten feet (10') in diameter and in possession of a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A.
viii. Professional Fireworks displays with a valid permit and fire mitigation plan.

b. STAGE II FIRE RESTRICTIONS
The following acts shall be PROHIBITED unless exempted specifically when STAGE II Fire Restrictions are imposed:
i. Building, maintaining, attending, or using any fire, campfire or stove fire outside - recreational fires of all kinds are prohibited.
ii. All open and agricultural burning to include but not limited to burning of fields, ditches, fence lines or brush.
iii. Fires in portable chimineas, charcoal BBQ grills, decorative or warming fire pits and tiki torches.
v. Smoking, outside in an area that is not void of combustible materials or the disposal of a lit cigarette butt from a moving vehicle.
vi. Use of a motor vehicle off established roads, motorized trail or parking outside an established parking area in an area flammable vegetation within ten feet of the vehicle.
vii. The use of explosives or fireworks of any kind (as defined) pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-15-401(1)(n.7), to include the use of exploding targets or tracer ammunition.
viii. Operating a chainsaw or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine WITHOUT a USDA or SAE approved spark arrester properly installed and in effective working order.

The following acts shall be PERMITTED unless restricted when STAGE II Fire Restrictions are imposed:
i. Fires fueled by propane, natural gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuels such as lanterns, BBQ grills, stoves or back-yard fire features, equipped with a shut-off valve are allowed when used in an area of at least three (3) feet from any flammable material such as grass or pine needles.
ii. Smoking, within an enclosed vehicle or building (where legally allowed) or outside while stopped in an area at least three (3) feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
iii. Operating a chainsaw or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine with a USDA or SAE approved spark arrester properly installed and in effective working order, while possessing a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A and a round point shovel with an overall length of at least 35 inches (35") readily available for use.
iv. Welding or use of cutting torches within an area that is barren and cleared of all combustible materials of at least 30 feet in all directions from the operating equipment, while possessing a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A.
v. Use of a motor vehicle on established roads or motorized trails void of tall grass or flammable vegetation and when parked, the vehicle is in an established parking area in an area void of vegetation within ten feet of the vehicle.
vi. Professional Fireworks displays with a valid permit and fire management plan.
vii. Open fire or burning conducted by any local, state or federal officer in performance of official fire suppression functions.

c. STAGE III FIRE RESTRICTIONS
Stage III Fire Restrictions are a closure order prohibiting entry to the affected area of the restrictions for all entry except for:

i. Persons with a written fire entry and activity permit issued by the Sheriff or Board.
ii. Any local, state or federal officer or member of an organized rescue, firefighting force, law enforcement or other first responder in the performance of an official duty.
iii. Resident owners and lessees of private property within the closed area.
iv. Other exceptions as designated by the Board.

X. ENFORCEMENT
a. This Ordinance shall be enforced by the Dolores County Sheriff, or their designee.

XI. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
a. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-15-402(1), any person who violates any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a civil infraction, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each separate violation. Each violation shall be deemed separate and distinct from any other violation and punishable as a separate offense.
b. VIOLATIONS
i. First Violation: Fifty dollars ($50)
ii. Second Violation: Two-hundred and fifty dollars ($250)
iii. Third Violation: Five hundred dollars ($500)
iv. Subsequent Violations: One thousand dollars ($1,000)
c. The penalty assessment procedure provided in C.R.S. § 16-2-201 is authorized to be followed by any law enforcement officer for such violation(s). The notice shall be a summons and complaint, identify the alleged offender, specify the offense and applicable fine, and require that the alleged offender pay the fine or appear to answer the charge at a specified time and place.

XII. ADDITIONAL REMEDIES
a. The remedies provided in this Ordinance shall be cumulative and in addition to any other federal, state or local remedy, criminal or civil which may be available. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to preclude prosecution under any other applicable statute, ordinance, rule, order or regulation including, but not limited to, prosecution under C.R.S. § 18-13-109.

XIII. SEVERABILITY
a. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence or phrase of this Ordinance is adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect, impair or invalidate any other provisions of this Ordinance which can be given effect without such invalid provision.

XIV. EMERGENCY
a. The Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation and protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Dolores County, Colorado.

XV. REPEAL
a. Dolores County Resolution Ordinance No. 2011-2 is hereby repealed, effective upon the adoption of this Ordinance.
b. Any other Dolores County ordinances, resolutions, rules or regulations, or parts thereof, in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

INTRODUCED, READ, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL in the Cortez Journal on the 1st day of June 2026.

ADOPTED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL, in the Cortez Journal on the ______ day of ___________________, 2026.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DOLORES COUNTY, COLORADO
By: Eric Stiasny, Board Chair
ATTEST:
Shayla Oliver, Clerk
Published in The Journal June 3, 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

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

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.

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

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