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.

CORTEZ TURKEY TROT
1 mile Family FUN Walk for
Pets & their People benefits
FPS Humane Society
Thanksgiving Day 10:00am
Registration starts 9:30am
Pavilion behind Rec Center
Costumes encouraged!
$25 entry includes T-SHIRT
& PRIZES! 565-PETS/7387

ALL OR NOTHING! John Deere 440 crawler/loader w/backhoe. '94 JBC 214 (transmission/solonoid problem) loader. '86 Kubota mini excavator KH 21, new tracks. All for $4000. In Mancos. 920-404-0233

Wall bed for sale, like new. Queen size complete with mattress and mattress topper. $350. 520-237-9687

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

31284
NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF
CORTEZ SANITATION DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors Cortez Sanitation District for the ensuing year of 2026; that a copy of such proposed budget is on file in the office of the Cortez Sanitation District at 2908 South Broadway, Cortez, Colorado and is available for the public to view on our website, www.cortezsanitation.colorado.gov; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on November 10, 2025 starting at 5:30 P.M. at the District’s Office. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto.

CORTEZ SANITATION DISTRICT
Jan Nelson, District Manager
Published in The Journal October 29, 2025

31307
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF DOLORES
NOTICE OF MILL LEVY CERTIFICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Town of Dolores will hold a public hearing to consider the certification of the mill levy for the 2025 property tax year.
• Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
• Time: 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Town Hall, 601 Central Avenue, Dolores, Colorado
The Board will consider a temporary mill levy of 8.307 mills is necessary for 2025. This reduction from prior years is adopted in accordance with Local Government Budget Law and the Colorado Constitution (Tabor).
A copy of the proposed mill levy certification is on file at Dolores Town Hall, available for public inspection during regular business hours.
All interested electors of the Town of Dolores are invited to attend and may file or register objections to the proposed mill levy prior to or at the public hearing.
By order of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Dolores.
Dated this 15th day of October 2025.
Kelley Unrein, Town Treasurer/Clerk
Town of Dolores, Colorado
Published in The Journal October 29 and November 12, 2025

31399
Public Notice
Proposed 2026 Budget and Budget Hearing
Dolores Water Conservancy District

Notice is hereby given that a Proposed 2026 Budget for the Dolores Water Conservancy District (“Dolores District”), and the Dolores District’s Water Activity (O&M) Enterprise, has been submitted to the Board of Directors ("Board") of the Dolores District. As provided for in C.R.S. 29-1-105 and 106, a copy of the Dolores District’s Proposed 2026 Budget is available for public inspection during regular Dolores District business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., M-F) at the office of the Dolores District, 60 South Cactus Street, Cortez, Colorado (Dolores District Office).

Notice is also hereby given that the Dolores District Board will hold a Public Hearing to consider adoption of the Proposed 2026 Dolores District Budget during the Board's Regular Meeting on November 13, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. The Board may continue the hearing to a later date to allow additional staff time for budget revisions with notice published and posted as to the continued hearing date. The Board's meetings are open to the public and are held at the Dolores District Office. Any interested elector from within the Dolores District may file objections or comments to the Proposed 2026 Budget prior to its final adoption, or offer comments at the Budget Hearing, any Board Budget Workshop, or any Board Meeting.

You may call the Dolores Water Conservancy District with any questions (970-565-7562).

Donald Schwindt, Secretary-Treasurer
Dolores Water Conservancy District
Published in The Journal October 29 and November 5 and 12, 2025

31479
NOTICE OF HEARING BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOARD)
OF THE DOLORES WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (DISTRICT)
FOR UPSTREAM INCLUSION OF LAND WITHIN THE DISTRICT

On November 13, 2025 the Board of the District will hold a hearing at the District office, 60 S. Cactus Street, Cortez, Colorado, at 3:45 p.m., pursuant to C.R.S. §37-45-136(2) concerning the inclusion within the District of the properties listed below, in response to petitions filed by the owners of these properties.

DOLORES COUNTY
AW RedRock Investments LLC
7324 Road 42.6, Cahone, CO
Groundhog Vista Lots #27 & 28
PID: 481726100090

Robert & Karen Tucker
7073 Road 42.9, Cahone, CO
Groundhog Vista Lot #21
PID: 481726100021

Matt & Sonia Buffington
42014 Road E.9 Loop, Cahone, CO
Groundhog Vista Lot #43
PID: 481723100043

Gregory & Yuellanda Martinez
42431 Road E.9 Loop, Cahone, CO
Groundhog Vista Lot #72
PID: 481726200072

Dana Milne
17487 Road 40.1, Rico, CO
PID: 508118100038

MONTEZUMA COUNTY
William F & Brandi Whitehead
31634 Road W, Dolores CO
PID: 535902101004

Robert & Kelly Parish
24373 Road 37, Dolores, CO
Butler Subdivision Lot #31
PID:533511304001

All persons interested in the issue of the inclusion of these properties within the District may appear at the office of the District at any time prior to the hearing, or at the hearing, and show cause in writing or otherwise why all the petitions, or any of them, should not be granted. At the hearing, or at a time to which the Board may adjourn the hearing, the Board shall hear the petitions and all objections thereto presented by any person showing cause why a petition should not be granted. The failure of any interested person to show cause shall be deemed an assent on part of the person to the inclusion of the lands within the District as requested in the Petitions. If the Board grants the Petitions in the best interest of District, the Board shall enter an order to that effect and file the order with the Clerk of the District Court, and upon order of the Court, the lands shall be included in the District.

Dated October 10, 2025.
Kenneth W. Curtis, III – General Manager
Published in The Journal October 29 and November 5 and 12, 2025

31496
Request for Proposal for Audit Service
Date: October 21, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
Danielle Brafford, Executive Director of Finance
Due by: December 1, 2025, at 4:30 pm

Duration: Three years with options to renew, subject to annual appropriations by the Board of Education.
The School District is seeking proposals from professional and qualified Firms to perform independent audit services in relation to the required annual finance audit.
Background
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 is a rural school district in Southwestern Colorado. This district serves approximately 2,175 students, including three district-authorized charter schools. Each charter school contracts with its own auditor; however, communication between auditors is critical to ensure the netting of transactions and passing of CDE’s Data Pipeline.
We receive approximately $3 million in grant revenue and require a Single Audit.
Auditor should note that MCSD is undergoing an ERP transition from School ERP Pro to Skyward, mid FY 25-26. Additionally, MCSD has applied to separate from BOCES and will receive a final decision in November.
The schedule for the audit should begin in early September and be final by November 1st, though communication with the charter schools generally occurs in August.
Please review the complete list of requirements at
This proposal should be submitted by December 1, 2025, at 4:30 pm to:
Danielle Brafford, Executive Director of Finance
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
400 N Elm, Cortez, CO 81321
Published in The Journal October 29 and November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2025

31519
PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to Montezuma County Water District #1 for the ensuing year 2026 that a copy such proposed budget is on file at the office of the District (6821 Hwy 160 South).

Where the same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the District to be held at the office on November 11th, 2025 at 7:00 pm.

Any taxpayer within such Montezuma County Water District #1 may at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, file or register his objections thereto.

Dated October 22nd, 2025
/s/Chris Belt, President
Published in The Journal October 29, 2025

31523
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Charles Richard Grasse a/k/a Charles R. Grasse a/k/a Charles Grasse, Deceased
Case Number 2025PR030046
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 February 29, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jarell Raye Winkles,
Personal Representative
1711 Center Street
Cortez, CO 81321

Kelly R. McCabe, #10259
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Published in The Journal October 29 and November 5 and 12, 2025

31539
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number 25C193
Public Notice is given on 10/23/25 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Montezuma County Court. The Petititon requests t5hat the name of Mary Rachel Curry be changed to Mernie Curry Stevens.
By Bismarie Ruiz
Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
Published in The Journal October 29 and November 5 and 12, 2025

31543
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 & Rezoning Application of the Nelson Single Lot Development, submitted by Ronnie & Ruth Stockwell, on property located at 13106 Hwy 491, Cortez, CO, consisting of 11.72 acres, more or less, located east of Hwy 491, north of Road N, situated in Section 4, Township 36N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Thursday, November 13, 2025, 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 7th day of October 2025
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal October 29, 2025

31545
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 14.5 acre Single Lot Development & Rezoning Application submitted by GCU, LLC; agent: Jessamin Joanne Goode, on property located at 10420 Hwy 491, Cortez, CO, consisting of 67.22 acres, more or less, located east of Hwy 491, south of Road L, situated in Section 22, Township 36N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Thursday, November 13, 2025, 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 14th day of October 2025
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal October 29, 2025

31546
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, boundary line adjustment & Rezoning Application of the Walck Minor Subdivision, submitted by Lewis & Elsie Walck and Annie Walck, on properties located at 6206 Hwy 160-491 & 6176 Road 24, Cortez, CO, consisting of 4.04 & 35.91 acres, more or less, both located east of Hwy 160-491, south of Road G, situated in Section 9, Township 35N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Thursday, November 13, 2025, 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 15th day of October 2025
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal October 29, 2025

31547
INVITATION TO BID
2026 Joint Chemical Bid

Sealed proposals for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez, Town of Dolores, Town of Mancos, and Montezuma Water Company, will be received at the Office of the General Services Director, Cortez Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, Colorado 81321 until 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 19 2025.
BID ITEM: Chemicals for use in the treatment of water, wastewater
and swimming pools in the City, Town and District
treatment plants and pools.
See Attached Sheets for Types and Quantities.
See Attached Special Conditions.
Bid Price F.O.B. Destination.
CODE: 88540, 88544, 88570, 88576, 88578, 88582, 88596

Proposals shall be submitted in writing and signed by the bidder or its duly authorized agent. Proposals shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, and marked on the outside with “PROPOSAL: 2026 CHEMICALS -and with the bidder’s name.

The organizations requesting this proposal reserve 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 organization to do so. The organizations reserve the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding a bid.

Published in The Journal October 29 and November 5 and 12, 2025

31548
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF CORTEZ

Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on or about November 26, 2025, on a contract dated July 9, 2025, between the City of Cortez and Sychar, LLC, 70 Road 4980, Bloomfield, NM 87413, for the 2025 Skatepark Repair Project.

All persons, companies, or corporations that have furnished labor, materials, supplies, or services used by Sychar, LLC in connection with said contract, and whose claim has not been paid by the contractor shall, on or before the 21st day of November 2025, file with the City of Cortez, City Clerk’s Office, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, CO 81321, a certified statement of the amount due. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such settlement will relieve the City of Cortez from any and all liability for such claim.
Published in The Journal October 28 and November 5 and 12, 2025

31552
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: 25C184
Public Notice is given on 10/23/2025 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Montezuma County Court. the Petition requests that the name of Stanley Eugene Austin be changed to Thomas Eugene Austin.
By Bismarie Ruiz
Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
Published in The Journal October 29 and November 5 and 12, 2025

31563
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

2025 Cortez Natatorium Slide Tower Cathodic Concrete Rehabilitation Project

Sealed bids for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez will be received at the Office of the General Services Director, City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, Colorado 81321, until 3:00 P.M. MST, on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.

SCOPE OF WORK: Provide labor and furnish all materials and equipment necessary to rehabilitate the concrete at the Cortez Recreation Center Natatorium Slide Tower. The Scope of Work includes the installation and removal of temporary shoring to support structural elements vertically. Specifically, the Contractor must furnish and install discrete galvanic anodes embedded in concrete repair or surface mounted galvanic anodes on concrete surfaces; perform batching and placement procedures for packaged concrete repair materials, concrete formwork, and finishing of concrete; establish corrosion-inhibiting coating to existing reinforcing bars and embedded steel material and perform the fabrication and installation of new epoxy-coated reinforcement as required; ensure adequate curing and protection of all concrete repairs; and the Contractor must provide and properly apply traffic coating, silane water repellant, and install sealant in concrete joints. The work is located at the Cortez Recreation Center, 425 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, CO 81321.

A NON-MANDATORY VIRTUAL MEETING and project site visit will be held for all interested vendors on Thursday November 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Cortez Recreational Center. Microsoft Teams Meeting

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: 2025 Natatorium Slide Tower Cathodic Concrete Rehabilitation Project,” 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 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 October 29 and November 5 and 12, 2025

31576
A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
(NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF)
§1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the LEWIS ARRIOLA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT of Montezuma County(ies), Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 4th day of February, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, five (5) directors will be elected to serve until the next regularly scheduled Special District Election in May of 2027. Eligible electors of the Lewis Arriola Fire Protection District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):
Keenen D. Lovett, Attorney
22 E. Main St.
Cortez, CO 81321
970-565-7209
crowell@mccabelawcortez.com

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business 12:00 p.m. on November 27, 2025 (not less than 67 days before the election).
Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, January 27, 2026.

/s/ Keenen D. Lovett
Designated Election Official Signature
Published in The Journal October 29, 2025

31583
ORDINANCE NO. 1350
SERIES 2025

An ordinance amending the Cortez, Colorado Code of Ordinances, concerning the Family Recreation Center Sales Tax
Ordinance No. 1350, Series 2025, was approved on first reading on October 14, 2025. A second reading and public hearing will be held on November 12, 2025. 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 October 29, 2025

31554
PUBLIC NOTICE

Cortez Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval on Proposition 123, a Colorado State law, requiring all jurisdictions that opted in to adopt “Fast Track” approval on affordable housing land use applications, at the regular meeting Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
The Cortez City Council will hold the first hearing on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. with the City Council Public Hearing being held Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
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 the Cortez City Hall at 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, or call 970-565-3402.
Published in The Journal October 29, 2025

31538
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing for review and consideration of either adopting new Land Use Code revisions concerning alternate energy sources or issue another moratorium prohibiting acceptance or processing of utility-scale energy development (particularly and including solar energy) applications in the unincorporated area of Montezuma County for 6 months, or until appropriate standards for such development have been developed. The hearing will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 9:00 am, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Montezuma County Administrative Offices, 109 W. Main, Cortez, CO. Interested persons may attend and give input.
Dated this 23rd day of October 2025.
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal October 29, 2025

31375
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 17-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On August 14, 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): Kyle D. Knapp
Original Beneficiary(ies): United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture
Date of Deed of Trust: June 6, 2008
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 9, 2008
Recording Information at Reception No: 556780
Original Principal Amount: $147,523.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $139,944.23
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 15 and 16, Block 79, TOWN OF CORTEZ AND CHAMBERLIN’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CORTEZ, according to the plat thereof filed for record August 20, 1890 in Plat Book 3 at Page 36.

Also known by street and number as: 506 S. Beech Street, Cortez, CO 81321

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, AT 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025, 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: October 22, 2025
Last Publication: November 19, 2025
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: August 14, 2025
Ellen Black, Public Trustee in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Ellen Black

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC, Heather L. Deere, #28597, 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone (303) 274-0155, Attorney File #CO23611
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 October 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 19, 2025.

31376
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF CORTEZ

Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on or about November 21, 2025, on a contract dated April 18, 2025, between the City of Cortez and Daniel’s Concrete and Excavation, LLC, 12909 CR 32, Mancos, CO 81328, for the 2025 Concrete Cost-Share Project.
All persons, companies, or corporations that have furnished labor, materials, supplies, or services used by Daniel’s Concrete in connection with said contract, and whose claim has not been paid by the contractor shall, on or before the 19th day of November 2025, file with the City of Cortez, City Clerk’s Office, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, CO 81321, a certified statement of the amount due. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such settlement will relieve the City of Cortez from any and all liability for such claim.
Published in The Journal October 22 and 29 and November 5, 2025

31319
MONTEZUMA COUNTY COMBINED COURT
STATE OF COLORADO
865 N. Park Street,
Cortez, Colorado 81321
(970) 565-1111
Plaintiff: THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
v.
Defendants: THE HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JOSIE M. GALLEGOS; THE HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF VICTOR J. GALLEGOS; ELLEN BLACK in her capacity as Treasurer and Public Trustee for Montezuma County Colorado; and ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION.
Case No.: 2025CV30045
Div.: 2
Attorneys for Plaintiff:
Nathan G. Osborn, #38951
MONTGOMERY LITTLE & SORAN, PC
5445 DTC Parkway, Suite 800
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone No.: 303.773.8100
Email: nosborn@montgomerylittle.com

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

TO DEFENDANTS A) THE HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF TOMMY GALLEGOS, IN HIS CAPACITY AS AN HEIR AND DEVISEE OF JOSIE M. GALLEGOS AND VICTOR J. GALLEGOS; B) THE HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF RAYMOND N. GALLEGOS, IN HIS CAPACITY AS AN HEIR AND DEVISEE OF JOSIE M. GALLEGOS AND VICTOR J. GALLEGOS; AND C) ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint 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 may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint 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 without further notice.

The subject matter of this action is as follows:

A tract of land in the SE1/4SW1/4 of Section 31, Township 36 North, Range 13 West, N.M.P.M., more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at the point whence the South Quarter Corner of said Section 31 bears South 35°10’00” East a distance of 190.85 feet;
Thence North 05°09’00” East a distance of 143.3 feet;
Thence North 46°14’00” East a distance of 138.6 feet;
Thence South 00°31’00” West a distance of 267.6 feet;
Thence North 75°08’00” West a distance of 114.0 feet to the point of the beginning.
County of Montezuma, State of Colorado.

Commonly known as: 39344 Road J, Mancos, CO 81328.

This case is an action to quiet title under C.R.C.P. 105 as to a portion of Plaintiff’s property.

Dated: October 9, 2025

Published in The Journal
First Publication: October 15, 2025
Last Publication: November 12, 2025

MONTGOMERY LITTLE & SORAN, PC
s/ Nathan G. Osborn
Nathan G. Osborn, #38951
Published in The Journal October 15, 22, 29 and November 5 and 12, 2025

31345
District Court, Montezuma County, Colorado
865 N. Park Street
Cortez, CO 81321
Plaintiff: IRON H II, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company
v.
Defendant: NORMAN C. SWORD, LOIS VEDA SWORD, a/k/a LOIS SWORD, B.J. VEDSTED, MAE D. VEDSTED, BABETTE KIMBLE and all unknown persons who claim any interest by or through said Defendants or who may claim any interest in the subject matter of this action.
Case Number: 2025CV30073
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: NORMAN C. SWORD, LOIS VEDA SWORD a/k/a LOIS SWORD, B.J. VEDSTED and MAE D. VEDSTED
You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of the Court an Answer or other response to the Complaint filed against you in this case. You are required to filed your Answer or other response on or before November 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Montezuma County Combined Court, 865 N. Park Street, Cortez, Colorado 81321.

The nature of this action is a proceeding in rem.

The relief sought by the Plaintiff(s) is a Quiet Title Action which will affect the following property:

A tract of land contained in the SW/4 of Section 15, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, N.M.P.M., Montezuma County, Colorado, more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at an existing fence corner, from which the South 1/4 Corner of said Section 15 bears: South 00°10'35" East distance of 1418.43 feet;
thence, South 02°39'08" East a distance of 18.24 feet along a fence line; thence, South 00°16'38" East a distance of 189.89 feet along a fence line;
thence, South 00°04'51" West a distance of 283.69 feet along a fence line to a fence corner; thence, South 89°46'40" West a distance of 197.30 feet along a fence line;
thence, South 89°47'43" West a distance of 215.60 feet along a fence line more of less;
thence, South 89°23'16" West a distance of 133.07 feet along a fence line to a found #4 rebar/cap; thence, South 88°44'35" West a distance of 177.37 feet along a fence line to a found #4 rebar/cap; thence, South 88°52'26” West a distance of 84.05 feet;
thence, South 88°13'33" W a distance of 198.30 feet along a fence line;
thence, South 54°39'57" West a distance of 29.82 feet along a fence line to a fence corner; thence, North 30°32'20" West a distance of 228.47 feet along a fence line;
thence, North 30°14'46" West a distance of 149.93 feet along a fence line;
thence, North 29°53'39" West a distance of 249.92 feet along a fence line to the intersection of the south line of this property recorded Reception #622188;
thence, South 89°33'04" East a distance of 20.10 feet along said south line to the intersection of a fence line; thence, South 86°45'21" East a distance of 19.98 feet along a fence line;
thence, South 89°22'14" East a distance of 253.40 feet along a fence line; thence, South 89°04'36" East a distance of 165.26 feet along a fence line; thence, South 89°26'33" East a distance of 379.02 feet along a fence line; thence, South 88°50'04" East a distance of 370.60 feet along a fence line;
thence, South 89°26'42" East a distance of 136.47 feet along a fence line back to the point of beginning.

If you fail to file your Answer or other response on or before the date and time shown above, the relief sought may be granted by default by the Court without further notice.

Dated: 10/13/2025
/s/ Keenen D. Lovett
Keenen D. Lovett, #47178
Attorney for Plaintiff
Kelly R. McCabe, P.C.
22 E. Main St. – P.O. Box 1296
Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-565-7209
Published in The Journal October 15, 22, 29 and November 5 & 12, 2025

31001
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2025-02
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On July 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 Dolores records.
Original Grantor(s): Dylan J. Robertson
Original Beneficiary(ies): Raegan Ellease
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Raegan Ellease Trust
Date of Deed of Trust: August 18, 2023
County of Recording: Dolores
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 24, 2023
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 172997
Original Principal Amount: $130,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $130,000.00
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to keep the improvements existing on the Property insured against loss by fire or hazards included within the term "extended coverage" in an amount at least equal to the lesser of (a) the insurable value of the Property or (b) an amount sufficient to pay the sums secured by the Deed of Trust as well as any prior encumbrances on the Property by a qualified insurer as required by Section 7 of the Deed of Trust. No right to cure this material breach by performance is available at law.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
All that certain property situated in the Townsite of Rico, in the County of Dolores, and the State of Colorado, being described as follows: Parcel 504735101002 and being more fully described in a deed dated February 28, 1992 and recorded March 4, 1992,among the land records of the County and State set forth above, in Deed Book 252, Page 241, to wit: Surface rights only in: Lots 27, 28 & 29 in Block 19, all in the Townsite of Rico, as per the Plat of record in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder.
Purported common address: 116 North Hancock, Rico, CO 81332.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/03/2025, at 409 North Main St. Dove Creek, CO 81324, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust , plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 10/8/2025
Last Publication 11/5/2025
Name of Publication Cortez Journal
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 07/31/2025
Taylor Funk, Public Trustee in and for the County of Dolores, State of Colorado
By: Taylor Funk, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Anthony C. Savastano #45398
Duthie Savastano Brungard, PLLC 1010 Main Ave., P.O. Box 219, Durango, CO 81302 (970) 247-4545
Attorney File # 2025-02
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 October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 2025