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.

Remember to RENEW
your For Pets' Sake
Humane Society
2026-27 MEMBERSHIP!
We rely on your support.
JOIN on our website:
http://www.forpetssakehs.org
or call (970) 565-PETS/7387
Be a HUMANE HERO and
help our Best Friends!

Young LAYING HENS for sale, just starting to lay. $20 each. 970-394-0500

FIREWOOD FOR SALE - SUMMER SPECIAL - Dry, PINE, split. $185 per cord. Free local delivery. 970-560-0037 970-570-3254

3BR, 2BA LR, DA, kitchen, laundry room, big closets. On 3 acres or if needed 70 acres.
Call Carol for prices. 970 849-1900

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
http://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

36296
ORDINANCE NO. 1370
SERIES 2026
AN ORDINANCE CREATING AN AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF CORTEZ, COLORADO

Ordinance No. 1370, Series 2026, was approved on second and final reading on July 28, 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 http://www.corteco.gov/111/City-Council.
Published in The Journal August 5, 2026

36300
ORDINANCE NO. 1372
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET ADOPTED IN ORDINANCE 1351, SERIES 2025
Ordinance No. 1372, Series 2026, was approved on second and final reading on July 28, 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 http://www.corteco.gov/111/City-Council.
Published in The Journal August 5, 2026

36304
ORDINANCE NO. 1375
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORTEZ SETTING THE BALLOT TITLE AND CONTENT FOR VOTER AUTHORIZATION FOR A FOUR PERCENT (4%) INCREASE IN THE RATE OF THE LODGER'S TAX, SUBMITTING THE BALLOT ISSUE AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO
Ordinance No. 1375, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on July 28, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on August 11, 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 August 5, 2026

36320
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Virginia M. Royce, Deceased
Case Number 2026PR30041
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 December 5, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michael W. Deen #28,191,
Attorney for PR Ronald O. Royce
430 N. Tejon, Suite 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-471-3690
Published in The Journal August 5, 12 and 19, 2026

36325
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Angelo Martinez, Deceased
Case Number 26PR26
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 December 5, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Angelo A. Martinez
608 Apple Dr.
Cortez, CO 81321
Published in The Journal August 5, 12 and 19, 2026

36342
REQUEST FOR QUOTES - CONTRACTOR ABATEMENT SERVICES
The City of Cortez is soliciting Quotes with statements of qualifications and experience from professional contractors for on-call cleaning, restoration, and abatement services. Services to be provided may include, but are not limited to: removal and lawful disposal of accumulated trash, rubbish, debris, and junk from exterior premises; removal of junk or inoperable vehicles and appliances where applicable; clearing of overgrown vegetation constituting a nuisance; interior cleanout of structures where a court order or abatement agreement extends to interior conditions; temporary securing of a site (fencing/boarding) following abatement; photo/video documentation of pre- and post-abatement conditions sufficient to support municipal court records; and coordination with City Code Enforcement Staff and, where necessary, law enforcement, for site access and on-call services.
The City intends to enter into a Professional Services Contract with the contractor/firm selected through this solicitation. Selection will be based on an evaluation of factors including recent experience, similar experience to that required by the City, background, capacity to meet the City's needs, quality of previous public contractor projects undertaken, and the cost (per hour) of the services being offered. This Professional Services Contract for preferred contractor is a legal business agreement that will outline the terms and conditions between the City and the selected contractor and will be used primarily for the specified services. This exclusivity will allow the City to receive benefits, such as discounted rates, while the contractor is given security through consistent work with the City.
Contact: Casey Simpson, Director of Public Works & General Services (csimpson@cortezco.gov )
The full solicitation packet can be found on the City's website: Bid Postings - Cortez, CO - CivicEngage
Quotes with Contractor Statement of Qualifications shall be submitted by email to Casey Simpson, Director of Public Works & General Services: csimpson@cortezco.gov; or in a sealed envelope hand-delivered, or sent through UPS, FedEx, or US Mail to 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO 81321, marked on the outside with "RFQ - 2026 Contractor Abatement Services."

Quotes must be received no later than 3:00 PM MDT on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Any Quote received after this time will not be considered.
Published in The Journal August 5 and 12, 2026

36343
Montezuma County Request for Proposal

Montezuma County is requesting Bids for the Purchase of 3 (three) Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicles. Bidding is limited to Licensed Dealers only.

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

Proposals are due Wednesday, August 19, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. at http://www.bidnetdirect.com.
Published in The Journal August 5 and 12, 2026

36179
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET REQUEST 2026
(Pursuant to 29-1-106 and 29-1-109 C.R.S.)
NOTICE is hereby given that a supplemental budget request will be submitted to the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners for 2026 in the amount of AMOUNT for: $19,272.00
DESCRIPTION OF EXPENSE: Axon Digital Evidence Storage overage in the year of 2023.

Such Supplemental Budget Request will be considered at a meeting of the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners to be held at the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room located at 109 W. Main Street, Room #250 on DATE August 18,2026 TIME 9am. Any interested elector of Montezuma County may file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the Supplemental Budget Request.
Published in The Journal July 29 and August 5, 2026

36201
Montezuma County District Court
865 N. Park St. Ste 100
Cortez CO 81321
Petitioner: Lakeesha Saltclah
Respondent: Nathanial Saltclah
Case No. 2016DR48
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
Re: Dissolution of Marriage
Court: 11:00 a.m., Sept. 9, 2026
Published in The Journal July 29, and August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2026

36218
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez will be received by the General Services Director, City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, Colorado 81321, until 3:00 PM MDT on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at which time proposals will be publicly opened and read.

The contractor shall perform abatement of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) at the Cortez Airport (22874 Road F) within the fixed based-base operations (FBO) building, terminal building, and original auxiliary building (the "Hertz building"). Scope of work to include: asbestos abatement removal, post-abatement clearance sampling, mobilization, and proposed schedule of all activities. Additional requirements include: conducting all work in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act; having active SAM.gov registration in good standing; and providing signage as required by all government agencies (CDPHE, EPA, OSHA, etc.)

All questions shall be directed in writing to Casey Simpson, Director of
Public Works & General Services, at csimpson@cortezco.gov.

Proposals shall be submitted in writing on the documents provided and signed by the bidder or his duly- authorized agent. One (1) electronic copy via USB flash drive, of the bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked on the outside with "Proposal - 2026 Cortez Airport Asbestos Abatement Project" and with the vendor's name.

Alternatively, an electronic copy titled GS-26-AAA can be submitted through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS) portal.

The City of Cortez reserves the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding a proposal. The City of Cortez reserves the right to accept any proposal, in whole or in part, and to reject any or all proposals if it be deemed in the best interested of the City to do so.
Published in The Journal July 29 and August 5 and 12, 2026

36056
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Sandra Wilkin a/k/a Sandra Pearl Wilkin a/k/a Sandra P. Wilkin a/k/a Sandy Wilkin, Deceased
Case Number 2026PR30037
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 11/22/2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jim Barry
8 Irwin Street
Gunnison, CO 81230
Please direct all claims and correspondence for Jim Barry to Tess R. Peterson, attorney for Jim Barry, Personal Representative.
Law of the Rockies
Attn: Tess R. Peterson
525 N. Main St.
Gunnison, CO 81230
tclouse@lawoftherockies.com
Published in The Journal July 22, 29 and August 5, 2026

36074
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Michael John Blake, Sr., aka Michael J. Blake, Sr., aka Michael Blake, Sr., aka Michael John Blake, aka Michael J. Blake, aka Michael Blake, Deceased
Case Number 2026PR30040
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 November 22, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Marissa Pryor, c/o Nicole Andrzejewski
5347 S. Valentia Way, Ste. 335
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Published in The Journal July 22, 29 and August 5, 2026

36107
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, August 17, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.

The Contractor shall furnish all of the materials and perform all of the work shown on the drawings and described in the specifications for the project titled: 2026 Montezuma-Sligo Drainage Improvements Phase 2, consisting in general terms of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment essential for the removal and replacement of the current storm water infrastructure west of the intersection of Montezuma Avenue and Sligo Street. The project will consist of installing a 30" HDPE storm pipe within a utility easement and will connect the existing infrastructure to the improvements in Phase 1. Additionally, the project will encompass the abandonment of a portion of the existing system that is without dedicated easement. Contractor will be responsible for field verification of all materials and accessories. 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 Montezuma-Sligo Drainage Improvements Phase 2" and with the bidder's name.

An electronic copy titled PW-26-MSD2 may also be submitted through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS) portal.

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 July 22, 29 and August 5, 2026

35863
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS 38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 8-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 5, 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): ELIZABETH RUSSELL
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMCAP MORTGAGE, LTD. DBA MAJOR MORTGAGE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust: SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording at Reception No: 647334
Original Principal Debt: $189,458.00
Outstanding/Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt: $181,295.49
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, STATE OF COLORADO:
LOTS 13, 14 AND 15, BLOCK 17, F.R. COFFINS ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD DECEMBER 6, 1888 IN BOOK 1 AT PAGE 9.
Purported Common Address: 501 E 2ND 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, AUGUST 26, 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: July 8, 2026
Last Publication: August 5, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

DATED: May 5, 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.: 26-037533
Published in The Journal July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 2026

35867
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS 38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 9-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 7, 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): WALTER HILL
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: DECEMBER 4, 2024
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: DECEMBER 4, 2024
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording at Reception No: 658959
Original Principal Debt: $189,999.00
Outstanding/Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt: $189,073.72
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 E1/2 OF LOT 4, TOWNSITE OF BARRETT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD JANUARY 23,1950 IN BOOK 6 AT PAGE 2. LESS AND EXCEPT THAT TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, STATE OF COLORADO, RECORDED APRIL 8, 1991 IN BOOK 644 AT PAGE 112.
Purported Common Address: 809 N DOLORES 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, AUGUST 26, 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: July 8, 2026
Last Publication: August 5, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

DATED: May 7, 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.: 26-037357
Published in The Journal July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 2026