Alanon Group
27514 E Hwy 160
High Country Village
2nd & 4th Tuesday 7-8 p.m.
970-565-3128 

CORTEZ AA FELLOWSHIP
Tues. Thurs. & Sat. 8 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
208 N. Dolores Road
1-888-333-9649

Dolores AA Fellowship
WED 7:00 p.m.
Open Meeting.
Dolores Community Center
Riverside Entrance

HOPE NOT DOPE
NA GROUP
Fridays 7:00 p.m.
St. Barnabus Episcopal Church, 110 W. North St. Cortez

Hospice of Montezuma offers BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT, men's and women's groups. Info: 970-565-4400

Sunlight Group AA
Mon, Thurs & Sat 10:00 am
St. Barnabas Episcopal 110 W. North St, courtyard, downstairs

Towaoc AA meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Support for alcohol or drugs, open meeting, men or women. 322 Spruce St. Call 970-560-5239 for info.

Ute Mountain Group AA
High Country Storage Plaza
27518 E. Hwy 160
EVERY DAY @ NOON
MON @ 7 p.m. Beginners

RENEW: Free & confidential counseling to domestic violence victims & survivors of sexual assault. WINGS Safehouse.
24 hour hotline: 970-565-2100.

FOR PETS' SAKE
HUMANE SOCIETY
Will Pay HALF of the Cost
to Spay/Neuter Your Pets!
NOW is the time to take
advantage of our 50/50 Deal
to help you "fix" your cats,
dogs, puppies and kittens.
Don’t delay, call today!
(970) 565-PETS/7387

AKC Corgi puppies for sale
1 male, 4 females
Contact (505)330-4589

Lovely remodeled 3BR duplex near Cortez. Substantial rent reduction for part-time care of ambulatory senior male. Info: Leila 970-749-2789. C-21 WSR. Now.

Kilgore American Indian Art
Kelly Kilgore
Appraisals & Sales
602-448-2182 970-533-9138
kilgoreamericanindianart.net
kellyindianart@gmail.com
Mancos, Colorado
100 W. Grand Ave.

CONSTRUCTION WASTE HAULING
Contract Environmental Services, Inc.
30cy/40cy Roll-off container service.
Asbestos building inspection.
Landfarm/Landfill
970-565-1198
www.contractenv.com

Bishop Air Colorado
Heating & Cooling
Sales, Service, Installation
Commercial l& Residential
Specializing in Ductless Mini Split Systems
970-882-8859

2002 Chevy Silverado Truck 2500 HD Extended Cab, 4WD, 8.1 L engine. Also, gas grill with 2 propane bottles.
970-749-1361

34047
Request for Quotes – Playground Fence Project
Dolores County School District RE-2J is requesting quotes from qualified contractors to complete installation of a playground fence at the elementary school.
The project includes providing all labor and materials to install remaining sections of 4-foot black chain link fencing to match the existing playground fence. Work includes installation of posts set in concrete, top and bottom rails, and connections to existing fencing.
Quotes must be received no later than April 1, 2026.
For additional information or to schedule a site visit, contact:
Vernon Hall, Maintenance Director
970-394-4796
vhall@dc2j.org
Quotes may be submitted by email, mail, or hand-delivery to:
Ty Gray, Superintendent
Dolores County School District RE-2J
PO Box 459, 813 North Main Street, Dove Creek, CO 81324
tgray@dc2j.org
Additional details are available at dc2j.org. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes.
Published in The Journal March 25 and April 1, 2026

34052
PUBLIC NOTICE
CORTEZ PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that the Cortez Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of reviewing and determining recommendation to be made to the Cortez City Council regarding a proposed Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Aimee Bird, agent for Soul Dog Rescue, on property located at 720 E. Main St. Ste. B, Cortez, Co, consisting of use on the property for a low cost spay and neuter clinic. The hearing will be held Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, at 6:30 pm, in the Cortez City Council Chambers, Cortez City Hall at 123 Roger Smith Ave., Cortez, Co.
Upon recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission the proposal will then be presented to the City Council for a Public Hearing on April 14th, 2026 at 7:30 pm.
The City urges anyone with an interest in this matter to attend the above meeting. For further information, please contact the Planning and Building Department in Cortez City Hall at 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, or call 970-565-3402.
Dated this 19th day of March 2026
Published in The Journal March 25, 2026

34082
Public Hearing
The Dolores County Board of Health will hold a public hearing to consider and possibly adopt Revised Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) regulations.

The hearing will be on April 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Dolores County Courthouse, 409 Main Street, Dove Creek, Colorado.
A copy of the proposed revised regulations may be obtained from the Dolores County Commissioners office.

Published in The Journal March 25th, 2026

34106
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing for review and determination regarding of a proposed Subdivision Amendment & Rezoning Application of the High-Duran Subdivision, submitted by Johnnie & Allison Duran and Tyson & Jaime Cox, on properties located at 20508 & 20390 Road S, Cortez, CO, consisting of 16.68 & 3.03 acres, more or less, located east of Road 20, south of Road S, situated in Section 25, Township 37N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9:00am in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Montezuma County Administrative Offices, 109 W. Main, Cortez, CO. Interested persons may attend and give input. Information may be obtained from the Planning Office on-line service at you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.
Dated this 16th day of March 2026
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal March 25, 2026

34109
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing for review and determination regarding of a proposed 5-acre Single Lot Development & Rezoning Application, submitted by Alissa Baxstrom & Shannon Stephenson, on property located at 19041 Road S, Cortez, CO, consisting of 160 acres, more or less, located north of Road S, west of Hwy 491, situated in Section 23 Township 37N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9:10am in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Montezuma County Administrative Offices, 109 W. Main, Cortez, CO. Interested persons may attend and give input. Information may be obtained from the Planning Office on-line service at you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.
Dated this 16th day of March 2026
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal March 25, 2026

34110
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing for review and determination regarding of a proposed High Impact Permit Application, submitted by Wynn Sanders & Lauren D’Abate; agent: Bryan Davis, on property located at 30550 Road H, Cortez, CO, consisting of 37 acres, more or less, south of Road H, east of Hwy 160-491, situated in Section 34, Township 36N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9:20am in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Montezuma County Administrative Offices, 109 W. Main, Cortez, CO. Interested persons may attend and give input. Information may be obtained from the Planning Office on-line service at you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.
Dated this 16th day of March 2026
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Published in The Journal March 25, 2026

Montezuma County, CO

34111
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of reviewing and determining recommendations to be made to the Board of County Commissioners regarding a proposed Subdivision Amendment Application to Lots 1&2 of the Frank Spore Subdivision, 1st Amended, submitted by Ron & Shawn Russell and Jonas & Ella Keim, on properties located at 25582 & 25640 Road T, Dolores, CO, consisting of 28.72 & 8.39 acres, more or less, both located west of Road 26, south of Road T, situated in Section 14, Township 37N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 6:00pm, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Montezuma County Administrative Offices, 109 W. Main, Cortez, CO. Interested persons may attend and give input. Information may be obtained from the Planning Office on-line service at you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.
Dated this 19th day of March 2026
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal May 25, 2026

33401
NOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT ELECTION
Municipal Election for Cortez, Colorado

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the City of Cortez, State of Colorado:

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a regular municipal election of the City of Cortez will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The election is being conducted as a mail ballot only election.

At said election, the electors of the municipality shall vote for five Council members to serve on City Council and to vote on four ballot questions. The three candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to four-year terms and the two candidates with the next highest number of votes will be elected to two-year terms.

The names of persons nominated for election to the Cortez City Council will appear on the April 7, 2026, ballot are as follows:

Travis Shepherd
Kathleen Swope
Charles P. Borchini Jr.
Michael Earl Bischoff AKA “Gandolf”
Carly Wolf
Clarisa Osborn
Randy Vialpando
James McGinley
Bruce Burkett
Dennis Spruell
Claire West

The four ballot questions certified by the Council of the City of Cortez that will appear on the April 7, 2026 ballot are as follows:

QUESTION NO. 1
Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Cortez, Colorado be amended to correct all typographical, spelling and grammar errors; to conform the charter to changes in Colorado legislation and court decisions; to remove all gender specific references; to clarify ordinance publication requirements; to clarify the tax levy process, to eliminate any references to corresponding city code amendments; to clarify the content of the Annual Budget Adoption and Appropriation Ordinance; to clarify when city council is required to act by ordinance; to clarify the duties and qualifications of the city manager and the city attorney to reflect modern practices; and to eliminate the reference to two non-existent city departments; all as set forth in detail in Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 1353, Series 2026?
__________ YES/FOR __________NO/AGAINST

QUESTION NO. 2
Shall Article II, Section 3, and Article III, Section 2, of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Cortez, Colorado be amended to clarify the qualifications for city council; to clarify the duties of the city council; and to regulate the ability of council members to adjust council member compensation; all as set forth in detail in Exhibit B of Ordinance No. 1353, Series 2026?
__________ YES/FOR __________NO/AGAINST

QUESTION NO. 3
Shall Article III, Section 4, of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Cortez, Colorado be amended to clarify the location of city council meetings and the ability for electronic participation by council members, all as set forth in detail in Exhibit C of Ordinance No. 1353, Series 2026?
__________ YES/FOR __________NO/AGAINST

QUESTION NO. 4
Shall Article IV, Section 1, of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Cortez, Colorado be amended to allow the city to exercise its home rule authority to enact alternative term limits, for clarification purposes, upon council members that differ from the term limits stated in the Colorado Constitution, Article XVIII, Section 11, all as set forth in detail in Exhibit D of Ordinance No. 1353, Series 2026?
__________ YES/FOR __________NO/AGAINST

Ballots for the 2026 Municipal Election will be mailed to all registered voters in the City of Cortez during the week of March 16, 2026. Completed ballots may be returned by mail, placed in the Election Box located behind City Hall, or delivered in person to the City Hall at 123 Roger Smith Avenue. Replacement ballots may be picked up at City Hall. Regular office hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. On Election Day, April 7, the City Clerk’s Office will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For further information on the City of Cortez Municipal Election, please call:

City of Cortez
Danielle Wells, City Clerk, Designated Election Official
970-564-4008

Published in The Journal on March 18th and March 25th, 2026.

33934
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 22, 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): Alyssa N Rabenneck
Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Caliber Home Loans, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NewRez LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: 5/22/2015
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/26/2015
Recording Information at Reception No: 600192
Original Principal Amount: $160,930.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $122,384.44
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 W1/2 NE1/4 AND IN THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M., BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 17 FROM WHICH POINT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17 BEARS NORTH 89° 50' 36" EAST A DISTANCE OF 2624.23 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 00° 20' 00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 393.07 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 84° 50' 00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 321.25 FEET;
THENCE NORTH A DISTANCE OF 421.11 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 17;
THENCE NORTH 89° 50' 36" EAST A DISTANCE OF 322.23 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 17 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

And is also known by street and number as 22446 County Road M, Cortez, CO 81321-9406
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, MAY 13, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 2, CORTEZ, CO 81321, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.
First Publication: March 18, 2026
Last Publication: April 15, 2026
Publication: The Journal

Date: January 22, 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-26-1032891-JH
Published in The Journal March 18, 25 and April 1, 8, 15, 2026

33961
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Frederick Brooks III, Deceased
Case Number: 26PR9
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 four months after the date
of the first publication of this notice or the claims may be forever barred.

Claims may be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement
of the claim to the Personal Representative at the address listed below
or by filing the claim with the Clerk of the District Court.

Personal Representative:
Gretchen Rank
15535 Road 35, Mancos, Colorado 81328

Published in The Journal March 18, 25 and April 1, 2026

33963
The Town of Dove Creek is accepting invitations to bid for an awning structure at Weber Park located at 403 W. 7th Street. Invitations to bid are open to qualified contractors only. Bid should include completion of a design build 24X40 steel awning structure. Requesting bids to include 6-inch-thick concrete slab, meeting all state and local standards, and a minimum of 12 structural concrete support piers all 36 inches in diameter. Structure and roof should have steel beams, columns, and trusses for structural stability. Design of the awning structure should match existing structure colors and shape in and around the park area. Bid package should include pictures and a proposed drainage plan. Bid will include all site materials from prep work to approved final product. The Town of Dove Creek is seeking a completion date for this project by 6/26/26. Bid packages due no later than April 16, 2026, at 4:30 pm. All submissions are to be dropped off at City Hall, either by drop box or in person located at 314 W. Hwy 491, Dove Creek, CO 81324. No bids will be accepted after this deadline. The Town of Dove Creek has the right to accept or reject in whole or in part any or all bids. The invitation to bid proposal can also be found on the Town of Dove Creek's website at in The Journal March 18 and 25, 2026

33965
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Robert Charles Clay, aka Robert C. Clay, Deceased
Case Number 25PR30064
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 07/20/2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jon L. Kelly
PO box 659
Dolores, CO 81323
Published in The Journal March 18, 25 and April 1, 2026

33878
Montezuma County Road Department Request for Proposal

Montezuma County Road and Bridge is requesting Proposals for the Purchase and Application of GMRSS Oil for our 2026 Road Chipseal Project.

Details of the Proposal Request are available on the Montezuma County Website at:
www.montezumacounty.gov

Proposals are due Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. at www.bidnetdirect.com.
Published in The Journal March 18 and 25, 2026

33607
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 28-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On December 31, 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): Robert Kreisler
Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Date of Deed of Trust: October 22, 2019
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 22, 2019
Recording Information at Reception No: 626435
Original Principal Amount: $225,150.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $197,007.48
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.
LOTS 10, 11, AND 12 OF BLOCK 6, TIBBITS-REYNOLDS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF DOLORES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD FEBRUARY 26, 1979 IN PLAT BOOK 10 AT PAGE 10 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known by street and number as: 206 N 21st 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, APRIL 22, 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: March 4, 2026
Last Publication: April 1, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: December 31, 2025
Public Trustee in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Tara Conner, Chief Deputy Public Trustee

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, Amanda Ferguson #44893, 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone (303) 274-0155, Attorney File #CO25968
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 March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 2026

33611
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 6, 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): CHEYANNE MASLEN
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust: NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: NOVEMBER 13, 2024
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording at Reception No: 658692
Original Principal Debt: $130,423.00
Outstanding/Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt: $129,510.57
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.
LOTS 16 AND 17, BLOCK 10, CORNETT HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORTEZ, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD SEPTEMBER 18, 1957 IN BOOK 7 AT PAGE 42 IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO.
USED 1997 MASTERPIECE 3644 MP223191 76' X 16'
Purported Common Address: 1317 ANIMAS ST, 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, APRIL 29, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 2, CORTEZ, CO 81321, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

First Publication: March 4, 2026
Last Publication: April 1, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

DATED: JANUARY 6, 2026
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, STATE OF COLORADO
By: /s/ ELLEN BLACK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Attorney representing the Holder: Janeway Law Firm, P.C., N. April Winecki #354861, 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: 303-706-9990, Fax: 303-706-9994 JLF No.: 25-036484/Maslen
Published in The Journal March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1, 2026

33649
DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO
Court Address: 865 N Park St., Cortez, CO 81321

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF:
GREGORY CAMERON LEE,
Petitioner,
FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD:
Evan Ray Roof,
A Minor Child.
Case Number: 2025JA10
Division: 2 Courtroom: 2

NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING
TO: MARCUS ANDREW ROOF, JR.:
You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed in the District Court in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado, seeking the adoption of the minor child, Evan Ray Roof, born on 11/17/2014, in which the Petitioner, Gregory Cameron Lee, seeks to adopt the above-named child.
The biological parent married to the Petitioner is Dawn Rachelle Lee.
You are further notified that your parental rights may be terminated in this proceeding.
If you wish to contest the adoption or assert any parental rights, you must file a written response with the Clerk of this Court at the above address within twenty-one (21) days after the last date of publication of this Notice (or thirty-five (35) days if served outside the State of Colorado), and you must appear at any hearing scheduled by the Court.
If you fail to respond or appear, the Court may enter an order terminating your parental rights and granting the adoption without further notice.
This Notice shall be published once each week for five (5) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Montezuma County, Colorado, pursuant to Court Order.
DATED this 24th day of February, 2026.
Drew P. Buffington, Esq.
Attorney for Petitioner
77 W Main St, Ste C
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7640
drew@buffingtonlawllc.com
Attorney Registration No. 52274

Published in The Journal
March 4, 11, 18, 24, April 1, 2026

33650
DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO
Court Address: 865 N Park St., Cortez, CO 81321

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF:
GREGORY CAMERON LEE,
Petitioner,
FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD:
Michael Andrew Roof,
A Minor Child.
Case Number: 2025JA9
Division: 2 Courtroom: 2

NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING
TO: MARCUS ANDREW ROOF, JR.:
You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed in the District Court in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado, seeking the adoption of the minor child, Michael Andrew Roof, born on 12/14/2008, in which the Petitioner, Gregory Cameron Lee, seeks to adopt the above-named child.
The biological parent married to the Petitioner is Dawn Rachelle Lee.
You are further notified that your parental rights may be terminated in this proceeding.
If you wish to contest the adoption or assert any parental rights, you must file a written response with the Clerk of this Court at the above address within twenty-one (21) days after the last date of publication of this Notice (or thirty-five (35) days if served outside the State of Colorado), and you must appear at any hearing scheduled by the Court.
If you fail to respond or appear, the Court may enter an order terminating your parental rights and granting the adoption without further notice.
This Notice shall be published once each week for five (5) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Montezuma County, Colorado, pursuant to Court Order.
DATED this 24th day of February, 2026.
Drew P. Buffington, Esq.
Attorney for Petitioner
77 W Main St, Ste C
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7640
drew@buffingtonlawllc.com
Attorney Registration No. 52274

Published in The Journal
March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2026

33748
March 2, 2026
NOTICE OF DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL OF
APPLICATIONS TO SERVE AS
DIRECTOR OF THE
MANCOS WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Montezuma County
PLEASE TAKE NOTE that Division #2, Weber, Board of Director position for the
Mancos Water Conservancy District from Montezuma County will be open.
Applications for appointment to a four (4) year term ending June 1, 2030 will be
received until May 1, 2026. To be considered, you must own real property and
reside for one (1) year within the said division of the District in Montezuma
County. You must be knowledgeable in water matters. A resume setting forth your
qualifications to serve should be sent to:
Honorable Todd Jay Plewe
Montezuma District Court
865 North Park Street
Suite 100
Cortez, CO 81321
Fax # 970-565-8516
This notice provided by
Wesley R Coleman, Superintendent
Mancos Water Conservancy District
42599 Road N
Mancos, Colorado 81328
(970) 533-7325
Published in The Journal March 11, 18 and 25, 2026

33421
RESOLUTION NO. R690 – SERIES 2026
TOWN OF DOLORES
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO CANCELLING THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 7, 2026, AND DECLARING CANDIDATES ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Town of Dolores, Colorado is a statutory town incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Colorado Municipal Election Code and local law, the Town of Dolores scheduled a regular municipal election to be held on April 7, 2026;
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 533, Series 2017, provides that a municipal election may be canceled if the only matter before the voters is the election of persons to office and, at the close of business sixty-four (64) days before the election, there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at such election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent;
WHEREAS, state law similarly authorizes the cancellation of a municipal election under such circumstances, including C.R.S. § 1-5-208 and C.R.S. § 31-10-507;
WHEREAS, the only matter before the voters at the April 7, 2026 regular municipal election was the election of persons to municipal office;
WHEREAS, at the close of business on the sixty-fourth (64th) day before the April 7, 2026 election, the number of duly nominated and qualified candidates, including any candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, did not exceed the number of offices to be filled at such election;
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the conditions set forth in Ordinance No. 533, Series 2017, and applicable provisions of Colorado law have been satisfied and that cancellation of the regular municipal election is authorized and appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The regular municipal election scheduled for April 7, 2026, is hereby canceled pursuant to Ordinance No. 533, Series 2017, C.R.S. § 1-5-208, and C.R.S. § 31-10-507.
Section 2. The following candidates, having been duly nominated and qualified and with no more candidates than offices to be filled, are hereby declared elected by acclamation to the offices set forth below, subject to qualification as required by law:
• Chris Holkestad — Mayor
• Billy McCoy — Trustee
• Derek Beckman — Trustee
• Josh Maule — Trustee
Section 3. The Town Clerk is authorized and directed to provide notice of the cancellation of the election and the election of candidates by acclamation as required by law, including publication and posting of notice, and to notify the candidates named herein.
Section 4. All actions previously taken by the Town Clerk, election officials, and Town staff that are consistent with this Resolution are hereby ratified and approved.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 9th day of February, 2026, by the BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO.
ATTEST:
Mayor Chris Holkestad
Town Clerk Kelley Unrein
Published in The Journal February 11 and April 1, 2026