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.

Mother’s Day BAKE SALE
to benefit For Pets' Sake
This SATURDAY MAY 9TH!
10am at City Market
Drop off baked goods
starting at 9:30am Sat. at
City Mkt. OR Fri. May 8th
9am-5pm at NetForce PC
(1011 N. Mildred Road).
Info: 970-565-PETS/7387

Don't miss out on this huge
LOCAL COMMUNITY SALE
FRI-SAT-SUN May 8,9,&10
10am - 5pm
Thousands of items, quality furniture, sectional sofas, dressers, household items, handmade crafts, etc.
Home cooked food all day.
Let's make a deal on Sunday; huge discounts!
Ridgewood Event Center, Breen, Colorado
16000 Hwy. 140
.3 mi north of Wildcat Canyon Road/ Hwy 140 intersection

HUGE ESTATE SALE
Friday, May 8th; Saturday, May 9th; and Sunday, May 10th from 9am to 3pm.
Antiques, furniture, tools, household, crafts, decor, and much more.
21350 Road V6, Lewis, CO.
Go to nesestatesales.com

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

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

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

Bishop Air Colorado
Heating & Cooling
Sales, Service, Installation
Commercial l& Residential
Specializing in Ductless Mini Split Systems
Call now & schedule your spring AC tune-up!
970-882-8859

Proudly serving Southwest Colorado with cost-effective chip sealing. Free estimates. Licensed and Bonded. Call Tommy at 970-880-0739

34768
Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma Board of Commissioners
Announcement of a Public Hearing
To Determine the Method for Applying Rent Increases
for Existing Tenants in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties

There will be a Public Hearing during the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting for the Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma on May 28, 2026, at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the Conference Room at 121 E. 1st St.; Building A. Public Comment will be heard during the meeting. If you are unable to attend, written Public Comment will also be accepted up to the hearing date and can be provided in person at the Housing Authority offices at this same address, or via email to Pamela Flowers at pflowers@mc-ha.org.
Published in the Journal May 6 and 20, 2026

34787
ORDINANCE NO. 1365
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET ADOPTED IN ORDINANCE 1351, SERIES 2025
Ordinance No. 1365, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on April 28, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on May 12, 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 May 6, 2026

34799
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Lawrence Michael Gilberto, Deceased
Case Number 25PR22
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 6, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Heather Gilberto
Po Box 286
Scotts Mills, OR 97375
Published in The Journal May 6, 13 and 20, 2026

34812
Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County, Colorado, the following bills and payroll were allowed for the periods of April 1st through April 30th, 2026 inclusive. Detailed information may be seen at the Dolores County Commissioners Office during business hours.

Payroll Check Numbers 6647 - 6673 Direct Deposit Numbers 33357-33510

Bill Check Numbers 121616-121667
GENERAL FUND
April $81,394.29 ALL DEPARTMENTS PAYROLL
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $109.50 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $163.02 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $801.38 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
AT&T MOBILITY $312.67 Sheriff TELEPHONE
ATMOS ENERGY $423.86 Maintenance UTILITIES
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $252.72 Commissioners Other ADVERTISING
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $7.41 Commissioners Other ADVERTISING
BINGYE XUE $1,020.00 Extension YELLOW JACKET ORCHARD
CENTURY LINK $176.75 IT TELEPHONE
CHUBB & SON $500.00 Sheriff UPS FUNDS
COBERLY WEB CREATIONS $280.00 IT INTERNET
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $1,600.17 Sheriff FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $50.40 Extension GAS FOR TRAVEL
ELLIOTT/MIRANDA $200.00 Sheriff OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FITI WIFI $568.47 IT TELEPHONE
FITI WIFI $1,059.94 IT INTERNET
FITI WIFI $(500.00) IT INTERNET
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $105.75 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $119.39 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
JOHNSON/LENORE $57.99 IT TELEPHONE
KP LLC $1,304.60 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
MARTIN/BRETT $1,500.00 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.40 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.00 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $55.60 Fair Board UTILITIES
NETFORCE PC INC $105.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NETFORCE PC INC $24.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NETFORCE PC INC $907.02 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NORMAS FLORAL $16.99 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
SECOND NATURE LLC $632.30 Commissioners Other SAGE GROUSE CONSULT
VER EECKE/KARELIA $72.54 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
VERSATERM PUBLIC SAFETY $4,121.64 Sheriff BODY CAM SUPPORT & UPDATES
SOUTHWEST WATER & PROPER $313.50 Attorney PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CENTURY LINK $296.28 Sheriff TELEPHONE
DOLORES WATER CONSERVANC $970.00 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
DOLORES WATER CONSERVANC $248.08 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMERY TELCOM $79.95 IT INTERNET
EMERY TELCOM $350.00 IT INTERNET
EMERY TELCOM $164.29 VA TELEPHONE
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $34.24 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $961.80 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $124.55 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $147.22 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $33.70 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $7.88 Sheriff S&R UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $293.64 Fair Board UTILITIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $454.62 Commissioners Other OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,779.47 Commissioners Other TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $287.36 Clerk OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $17.99 Clerk TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $55.41 Assessor OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $49.90 Mapping & Addressing TRAINING
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $55.73 Maintenance OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $200.00 Sheriff EQUIPMENT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $50.00 EMA OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $332.89 EMA TELEPHONE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $35.14 EMA FUEL
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $184.10 EMA VEHICLE REPAIRS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $119.89 EMA MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $244.43 EMA MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $20.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $359.85 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $176.85 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $277.08 Extension TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $859.85 Extension YELLOW JACKET ORCHARD
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $33.98 Fair Board TELEPHONE
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $543.00 Maintenance UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $175.80 Maintenance UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $75.00 Maintenance UTILITIES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $322.18 Maintenance TRASH SERVICES
A & M CREATIONS $312.00 Sheriff UNIFORMS
ADOBE MILLING $40.80 Extension MISCELLANEOUS
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $440.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
CARHART FEED & SEED $799.00 Extension YELLOW JACKET ORCHARD
CARHART FEED & SEED $33.55 Fair Board FAIR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
CARHART FEED & SEED $64.10 Sheriff REPAIRS
CITY OF CORTEZ $3.93 Clerk OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
CITY OF CORTEZ $(3.93) Clerk OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
COLO ASSESSORS ASSOCIATI $485.00 Assessor TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $78.78 Extension 4-H
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $(78.78) Extension 4-H
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $14.07 Extension TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $(14.07) Extension TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $115.99 Extension 4-H
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $(115.99) Extension 4-H
GA FOOD SERVICES $47.90 Extension YELLOW JACKET ORCHARD
GA FOOD SERVICES $(47.90) Extension YELLOW JACKET ORCHARD
GOLBRICHT/DENNIS R $624.00 Commissioners Other LAND USE & PLANNING UPDATES
GOLBRICHT/DENNIS R $2,584.50 Attorney CONTRACT-ATTORNEY
GOLBRICHT/DENNIS R $1,696.50 Attorney PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $81.49 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
NETFORCE PC INC $907.02 IT TELEPHONE
NETFORCE PC INC $24.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NETFORCE PC INC $105.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NEUMO ENTERPRISES $1,696.09 Commissioners Other COMPUTER LEASE
NEUMO ENTERPRISES $1,832.73 Treasurer COMPUTER LEASE
NEUMO ENTERPRISES $2,607.10 Assessor COMPUTER LEASE
NEUMO ENTERPRISES $2,607.10 Assessor COMPUTER LEASE
NORMAS FLORAL $30.00 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
PITNEY BOWES $198.27 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
STATE OF COLORADO $272.85 Clerk POSTAGE
VITAL RECORDS CONTROL $168.88 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
WARRIOR KIT $2,316.00 Sheriff EQUIPMENT
CARHART FEED & SEED $3.93 Clerk OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $14.07 Extension TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $78.78 Extension 4-H
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $115.99 Extension 4-H
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $47.90 Extension YELLOW JACKET ORCHARD
CANOPY TREE SPECIALISTS $3,000.00 Maintenance CAPITAL OUTLAY

TOTAL $131,448.10
BILL CHECK NUMBER 204721-204755
SENIOR SERVICES
April $16,794.55 SENIOR SERVICES PAYROLL
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $26.00 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
AUTO CHLOR SYSTEM $231.53 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
BLUE MOUNTAIN EXTERMINAT $95.00 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
BLUE MOUNTAIN MEATS $356.67 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $42.70 Senior Services KITCHEN SUPPLIES
CALLAWAY PACKING $281.96 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $815.34 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $121.58 Senior Services FOOD
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES $424.21 Senior Services MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
CRAMER/VALERIE $75.00 Senior Services TELEPHONE
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $30.46 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $60.89 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
DRUG & ALCOHOL TEST ASSO $65.00 Senior Services LICENSE & FEES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $125.85 Senior Services KITCHEN SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $2,614.93 Senior Services FOOD
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $399.24 Senior Services HOSPITALITY
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $34.97 Senior Services LICENSE & FEES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $9.75 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $71.82 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $68.96 Senior Services MISCELLANEOUS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $24.95 Senior Services TRAINING
GATLIN/CASSIE $75.00 Senior Services TELEPHONE
KIBEL/CATHY $75.00 Senior Services TELEPHONE
LANGSTAFF/VIOLA $232.00 Senior Services PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $74.75 Senior Services UTILITIES
NIDIFFER/DOUG $75.00 Senior Services TELEPHONE
SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPI $590.00 Senior Services FALL RISK
SPANGLER/CAMERON $119.13 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SPANGLER/CAMERON $35.00 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SPRINGMEYER/SUE $75.00 Senior Services TELEPHONE
LANGSTAFF (PHONE)/VIOLA $75.00 Senior Services TELEPHONE
PROSSER (PHONE)/NANCY $75.00 Senior Services TELEPHONE
SUBCOOLED HEATING & REFR $1,341.00 Senior Services REPAIRS
ATMOS ENERGY $277.22 Senior Services UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $202.50 Senior Services UTILITIES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $199.91 Senior Services UTILITIES
ABC FIRE & SAFETY $148.00 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
ABC FIRE & SAFETY $325.50 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES $292.12 Senior Services MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
CARHART FEED & SEED $32.00 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $1,178.09 Senior Services FUEL
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $444.87 Senior Services FOOD
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $1,004.14 Senior Services UTILITIES
PROSSER/NANCY $173.00 Senior Services TRAVEL & MEETINGS
SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPI $590.00 Senior Services FALL RISK
SPANGLER/CAMERON $75.00 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

TOTAL 30,555.59

Bill Check Numbers 301575-301580
Health Nurse
April $12,029.50 HEALTH NURSE PAYROLL
AT&T MOBILITY $62.02 300.4411.1321 TELEPHONE
AT&T MOBILITY $62.02 300.4411.1321 TELEPHONE
AT&T MOBILITY $64.02 Health Nurse TELEPHONE
CDPHE $14.00 Health Nurse VITAL RECORDS
EMERY TELCOM $249.95 Health Nurse DSL
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC $91.61 Health Nurse OPHP GRANT
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC $180.48 Health Nurse OPHP GRANT
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $74.75 Health Nurse UTILITIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $228.67 Health Nurse JANITORIAL
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $121.93 Health Nurse OFFICE SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $132.98 Health Nurse TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $393.43 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,042.50 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $446.12 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS

TOTAL 15,193.98
Bill Check Numbers 401451 - 401460
Mand. Weed
April 3,142.68 Mand. Weed PAYROLL
AGRASYST $6,480.00 Mand. Weed CHEMICALS
ATMOS ENERGY $195.87 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
DICKSON ELECTRIC LLC $897.01 Mand. Weed REPAIRS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $70.30 Mand. Weed TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $33.70 Mand. Weed TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $55.21 Mand. Weed OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $14.99 Mand. Weed TELEPHONE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $103.02 Mand. Weed MISCELLANEOUS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $83.00 Mand. Weed MISCELLANEOUS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $110.46 Mand. Weed MISCELLANEOUS
SCHULTZ/SHILO $50.00 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $104.20 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $217.05 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $40.19 Mand. Weed REPAIRS
DOVE CREEK IMPLEMENT $701.31 Mand. Weed REPAIRS

TOTAL 12,298.99

Bill Check Numbers 507279-507313
Road & Bridge
April $45,607.97 ROAD & BRIDGE PAYROLL
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $26.00 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
AT&T MOBILITY $75.47 Road & Bridge TELEPHONE
BELT SALVAGE COMPANY $448.28 Road & Bridge BRIDGE
BISHOP LIFTING $581.00 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
BISHOP LIFTING $19.65 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $4,721.17 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $4,972.00 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,064.66 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $4,922.28 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,726.84 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,073.70 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $4,629.61 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,264.67 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $4,884.99 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,112.12 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DICKSON ELECTRIC LLC $546.32 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $930.15 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $89.86 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $381.56 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $331.03 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $102.64 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $3,370.91 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $299.00 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $200.00 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $22.00 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $481.94 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $(998.00) Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $70.55 Road & Bridge TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $68.53 Road & Bridge TRAVEL & MEETINGS
HAY GULCH COAL $528.55 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
INTERSTATE BILLING SERVI $453.87 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
INTERSTATE BILLING SERVI $1,551.58 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
MHC KENWORTH GRAND JUNCT $455.05 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.00 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $74.75 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
SENERGY PETROLEUM $5,968.16 Road & Bridge FUEL
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $8,106.98 Road & Bridge MUNICIPALITIES
TOWN OF RICO $19,367.27 Road & Bridge MUNICIPALITIES
WAGNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY $3,618.74 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
ATMOS ENERGY $32.12 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
ATMOS ENERGY $489.23 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $70.20 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $124.34 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $72.43 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
SAN MIGUEL POWER ASSOCIA $150.00 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
SAN MIGUEL POWER ASSOCIA $130.00 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $202.50 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
4 RIVERS EQUIPMENT $346.54 Road & Bridge DEBT SERVICE LEASE PAYMENTS
4 RIVERS EQUIPMENT $1,540.21 Road & Bridge DEBT SERVICE LEASE PAYMENTS
4 RIVERS EQUIPMENT $813.17 Road & Bridge DEBT SERVICE LEASE PAYMENTS
4 RIVERS EQUIPMENT $1,018.65 Road & Bridge DEBT SERVICE LEASE PAYMENTS
BISHOP LIFTING $81.64 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $5,863.11 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $221.32 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $950.73 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $400.83 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $49.80 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $20.85 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH ALLI $100.00 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH ALLI $100.00 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH ALLI $100.00 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $4,000.00 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $4,813.80 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,257.89 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,485.02 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,167.49 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,262.41 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
DK AG & AUTO $30.46 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
DK AG & AUTO $362.54 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
DK AG & AUTO $104.60 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
DOVE CREEK IMPLEMENT $139.44 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $95.46 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $42.60 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $23.16 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $24.54 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $145.94 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $92.14 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $804.87 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
INTERSTATE BILLING SERVI $2,247.33 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
KIMBALL MIDWEST $301.48 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
OLDCASTLE SW GROUP $2,222.00 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
RYLAND MANUFACTURING $905.00 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $500.00 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
WAGNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY $1,043.54 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $356.64 Road & Bridge TRASH SERVICES

Total $195,498.87

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 April 30th, 2026 approved at regular meetings April 6th, and April 14th, & April 20th, 2026.
Published in the Journal May 6, 2026

34822
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Full Nondiscrimination Statement
Farmers Telephone Company, Inc.
PO Box 369
Pleasant View, CO 81331
970-562-4211
877-828-8656
Published in The Journal May 6, 2026

34824
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of Farmers Telephone Company, Inc. will be held at the Pleasant View Fire Department community room, located at 15235 Road CC, in the County of Montezuma, Town of Pleasant View, State of Colorado, on Saturday, the 16th day of May 2026 at 2:00 p.m. for the following purposes:

1. To approve and confirm the minutes of the last Annual Meeting of the stockholders.

2. To receive and act upon the reports of the officers on business transacted since the last Annual Meeting of the Stockholders.

3. To elect two (2) directors.

4. To transact with such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments thereof.
The Nominating Committee, consisting of David Schaak and Darrell Lancaster, placed the names of Cindy Elliot, Jerry Fetterman, Colleen Honaker, and Dixie Lee nomination to be voted upon for the vacancies on the Board of Directors created by the three-year expiring terms of Jerry Fetterman and Dixie Lee.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
FARMERS TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC.
/s/ James Lambert
James Lambert, President
Published in The Journal May 6 and 13, 2026

34629
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: 26C50
Public Notice is given on 4/22/2026 that Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Montezuma County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Abilene Mari Moore be changed to Abilene Mari Darland.
By Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
Published in The Journal April 29 and May 6 and 13, 2026

34671
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Title III – Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000

Notice is hereby given that Montezuma County has opened a forty-five (45) day period, effective April 27, 2026, to accept written comments from the public on the application of payments received by the County pursuant to Title III of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, as reauthorized (the “SRS Act”).

Comment Period: Written comments will be accepted immediately through June 11, 2026, and can be mailed or hand-delivered to: Montezuma County 109 W Main St Room 280 Cortez, CO 81321

Comment Purpose: Montezuma County is eligible to receive $47,310.63 in revenues distributed in 2026 under Title III of the SRS Act for certain statutorily defined purposes specified in Title III. These purposes include (1) activities under the Firewise Communities program; (2) reimbursement of costs for search and rescue and other emergency services on federal land within Montezuma County; (3) development of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan; (4) Expenses of non-disposable personal protective equipment and electronic aids such as GPS devices in anticipation of responding to emergencies.

Proposed Use: The County proposes to use the allocated funds to purchase personal protective equipment for the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office in the form of rifle-rated ballistic vests and carriers, as Montezuma County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to incidents on federal lands within Montezuma County. Montezuma County intends to apply the Title III funds to these expenditures, and it is this application on which public comment is invited.

Additional Information: Information regarding Title III funds is available from the US Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service webpage discussing County Funds under the SRS Act.
Published in The Journal April 29 and May 6, 2026

34698
ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: 26C51
Name of Colleen Denise Brennan is requested to be changed to Colleen Brennan McKenna.
Published in The Journal April 29 and May 6 and 13, 2026

34491
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 4-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On February 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(s): Donald James Williams and Marti Mae Mccabe
Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Mortgage Express, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: January 13, 2025
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 13, 2025
Recording Information at Reception No: 659938
Original Principal Amount: $346,499.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $345,442.01
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.
ALL THE REAL PROPERTY TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA AND STATE OF COLORADO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 7, BLOCK 5, COTTONWOOD KNOLL ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE REVISED PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD MAY 1, 1953 IN BOOK 8 AT PAGE 1.
Also known by street and number as: 1718 Rolling Rd, 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, JUNE 17, 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: April 22, 2026
Last Publication: May 20, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: February 19, 2026
Ellen Black, Public Trustee in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Ellen Black, 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 #CO26283
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 April 22, 29 and May 6, 13, 20, 2026

34531
District Court
Montezuma County, Colorado 865 N. Park St. Ste 100
Cortez, CO 81321
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
Petitioner: Sara E. Reeves
Respondent: Patrick S. Reeves
Case Number: 26DR30014
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
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 for dissolution of marriage.
Dated: 04/15/2026
/s/ Rebecca A. Pescador
Attorney for Plaintiff/Petitioner
Published in The Journal April 22, 29 and May 6, 13 and 20, 2026

34559
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez, Colorado, will be received at the office of the General Services Director, City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO 81321, until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.
BID ITEM: The City of Cortez is seeking competitive sealed best value bids for the purchase of one (1) Ford F-350 or Dodge Ram 3500. All equipment shall meet or exceed specifications. Bidders shall provide complete specifications, warranty details, and delivery schedule.
Copies of the specifications and instructions for bidders are available at the City Service Center (970.565.7320); the City’s website Bid Postings • Cortez, CO • CivicEngage; and BidNet.
Bids shall be submitted in writing and signed by the bidder or its duly authorized agent. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, and marked on the outside with “BID – 2026 Ford F-350 or Dodge Ram 3500” and with the bidder’s name.
The City of Cortez reserves the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding a bid. The City of Cortez reserves the right to accept any bid, in whole or in part, and to reject any or all bids if it be deemed in the best interest of the City to do so.
Published in The Journal April 22, 29 and May 6, 2026

34560
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez, Colorado, will be received at the office of the General Services Director, City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO 81321, until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.
BID ITEM: The City of Cortez is seeking competitive sealed best value bids for the purchase of one (1) Used 14-Passenger Van. All equipment shall meet or exceed specifications. Bidders shall provide complete specifications, warranty details, and delivery schedule.
Copies of the specifications and instructions for bidders are available at the City Service Center (970.565.7320), the City’s website Bid Postings • Cortez, CO • CivicEngage; and BidNet.
Bids shall be submitted in writing and signed by the bidder or its duly authorized agent. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, and marked on the outside with “BID – Used 14-Passenger Van” and with the bidder’s name.
The City of Cortez reserves the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding a bid. The City of Cortez reserves the right to accept any bid, in whole or in part, and to reject any or all bids if it be deemed in the best interest of the City to do so.
Published in The Journal April 22, 29 and May 6, 2026

34561
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez, Colorado, will be received at the office of the General Services Director, City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO 81321, until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.
BID ITEM: The City of Cortez is seeking competitive sealed best value bids for the purchase of one (1) New or Used 4,000 Gallon Water Truck. All equipment shall meet or exceed specifications. Bidders shall provide complete specifications, warranty details, and delivery schedule.
Copies of the specifications and instructions for bidders are available at the City Service Center (970.565.7320), the City’s website Bid Postings • Cortez, CO • CivicEngage; and BidNet.
Bids shall be submitted in writing and signed by the bidder or its duly authorized agent. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, and marked on the outside with “BID – New or Used 4,000 Gallon Water Truck” and with the bidder’s name.
The City of Cortez reserves the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding a bid. The City of Cortez reserves the right to accept any bid, in whole or in part, and to reject any or all bids if it be deemed in the best interest of the City to do so.
Published in The Journal April 22, 29 and May 6, 2026

34562
NOTICE
Please take notice that there has been filed with the Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company, in accordance with sections 7-42-114 to 7-42-117, Colorado Revised Statutes, the following demand:

DEMAND FOR ISSUANCE OF DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE

STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss
COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

I, Lewis R. McInnes, do state under oath that I am the owner of record of Certificate No. 5789 for 8 shares of the Capital Stock of Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company. The said certificate has been lost, mislaid, destroyed or stolen. It is my own property. I have paid all assessments levied against such stock to the present. The said certificate has not been transferred, endorsed, negotiated, sold, assigned nor deposited under any agreement nor subjected to any hypothecation, lien or pledge, nor disposed of by separate assignment or otherwise. I demand the issuance of a duplicate certificate in accordance with state statutes 7-42-114 through 7-42-117, Colorado Revised Statutes.

/s/ Lewis R. McInnes

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me in Montezuma County, State of Colorado, by Lewis R> McInnes this 16th day of April, 2026.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

/s/ Maria Koppenhafer
Notary Public
My commission Expires: March 11, 2030

Therefore, Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company will issue, on or after June 23, 2026, a duplicate certificate to the owner unless a contrary claim is filed with Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company prior to that date.

Published in The Journal April 22, 29, May 6, 13 and 20, 2026

34576
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Sealed bids for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez, Colorado, will be received at the City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO 81321, until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.

The Contractor shall perform all of the work shown on the drawings and described in the specifications for the project titled: 2026 Micro-Surfacing Project, consisting in general terms of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment essential for the installation of approximately 23,600 SY of micro surfacing road preservation in the Paradise Village Subdivision. Work performed shall be of high quality, in compliance with general accepted standards of workmanship, and in conformity with the Contract Documents.

Bids shall be submitted in writing on the documents provided and signed by the bidder or his duly- authorized agent. One (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy via USB flash drive, of the bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked on the outside with “BID – 2026 Micro-Surfacing Project” and with the bidder’s name.

The City reserves the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding a bid. The City reserves the right to accept any bid, in whole or in part, and to reject any or all bids if it be deemed in the best interest of the City to do so.
Published in The Journal April 22, 29 and May 6, 2026

34601
Montezuma County Road Department Invitation to Bid
Montezuma County Road and Bridge is requesting Bids for improvements to the
Intersection of Highway 184 and Road 25.

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

Bids are due Thursday, May 14th 2026, by 4:00 p.m. at www.bidnetdirect.com.
Published in The Journal April 22, 29 and May 6, 2026

34607
City of Cortez Library Advisory Board Openings. The City of Cortez has one youth member, and two adult member openings on the Library Advisory Board. Responsibilities include: advising the Librarian and City Council on the operation and policies of the Library, advocating for the Library in the community, and working on projects to raise money for the benefit of the Library. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. One position may be filled at large from residents living in Montezuma County. Each appointment carries a two-year term.

City of Cortez Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Advisory Board Openings. The City of Cortez has two student representatives as well as four adult vacancies on the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Advisory Board. The responsibilities include: review and make recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director concerning Parks and Recreation Department programs, facilities, procedures, master plan and other strategic planning, rules, and fees; bring comments, complaints and suggestions to the advisory board; help to promote the programs and facilities of the Parks and Recreation Department; and review and make recommendations to the City Council as needed on budget, policy and the master plan. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m., at City Hall. Two openings must be filled by City residents, while two openings may be filled at large from residents living in Montezuma County. Each appointment carries a two-year term.

City of Cortez Historic Preservation Board Openings. The City of Cortez is accepting applications for two openings on the Historic Preservation Board. This board reviews and provides recommendations on requests to designate local structures as historic landmarks. Individuals with an interest in local history are encouraged to apply. While not required, applicants with professional experience in any of the following fields are especially welcomed: architecture, landscape architecture, architectural history, archaeology, history, planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, or cultural anthropology. The Board meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5 pm. These positions may be filled at large from residents living in Montezuma County. Each appointment carries a three-year term.

City of Cortez Board of Adjustment and Appeals Openings. The City of Cortez has two openings on the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Responsibilities include hearing and deciding appeals, to permit variance or modifications of the height of structures, yard area, and lot coverage, and grant variances from flood hazard standards. Meetings are held when requested. Board members must reside within City limits. Each appointment carries a three-year term.

Interested applicants for any of the Boards and Committees must complete the Boards and Commissions Application found at www.cortezco.gov - Government - Boards & Commissions. Applications must be received by Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Please contact the City Clerk at 970-564-4008 or cityclerk@cortezco.gov for more information.

Published in The Journal April 22, 29 and May 6, 2026

34301
NOTICE
Please take notice that there has been filed with the Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company, in accordance with sections 7-42-114 to 7-42-117, Colorado Revised Statutes, the following demand:

DEMAND FOR ISSUANCE OF DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE

STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss
COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

I, Rebecca Elliott, do state under oath that I am the legal representative of the owner of record of Certificate No. 5875 for 20 shares of the Capital Stock of Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company. The said certificate has been lost, mislaid, destroyed or stolen. It is my own property. I have paid all assessments levied against such stock to the present. The said certificate has not been transferred, endorsed, negotiated, sold, assigned nor deposited under any agreement nor subjected to any hypothecation, lien or pledge, nor disposed of by separate assignment or otherwise. I demand the issuance of a duplicate certificate in accordance with state statutes 7-42-114 through 7-42-117, Colorado Revised Statutes.

/s/ Rebecca Elliott aka Rebecca Montano

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me in Montezuma County, State of Colorado, by Rebecca Elliott this 2nd day of April, 2026.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

/s/ Maria Koppenhafer
Notary Public
My commission Expires: March 11, 2030

Therefore, Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company will issue, on or after June 9, 2026, a duplicate certificate to the owner unless a contrary claim is filed with Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company prior to that date.

Published in The Journal April 8, 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2026