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.

Save Your GOOD STUFF for
For Pets' Sake
Humane Society's
HUGE FALL YARD SALE
SEPTEMBER 23-26
Mont. County Fairgrounds
Donations accepted 9/22
MANY Volunteers Needed!
Help our local pets!
Call (970) 565-PETS/7387

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

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

2009 Chevy Colorado 4WD. New window, tires, starter, water pump, battery, CAT converter, rack & pinion, Reese hitch, airbag, brakes, etc. 227K but motor has 185K. $5000 obo. 970-749-1715

36173
PUBLIC NOTICE
DESIGNATING 120 EAST NORTH STREET AS A HISTORIC RESOURCE

The City of Cortez Historic Preservation Board will review an application to designate the building located at 120 East North Street, Cortez as historic and include in the City Register of Historic Resources.

Oral comments on the proposed designation can be provided to at the public hearing at the Historic Preservation Board meeting:

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue
5:00 PM

Questions about this notice can be directed to Helen West (hwest@cortezco.gov)
Published in The Journal July 29, 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

36200
PUBLIC NOTICE
CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL
Notice is hereby given that the Cortez City Council will hold a meeting for the purpose of reviewing proposed revisions to Cortez Land Use Code, Sections 2.03 Standards of Measurement, Section 2.04 Definitions and Terms of Use, Table 3.2 Nonresidential Dimensional Standards, Table 3.4 Schedule of Use Regulations, 3.06.4.A.2.d Accessory carport standards, 3.06.13 Natural Medicine Businesses (add and renumber rest of Chapter), 4.06.A.12 Other Utilities, 5.04.2 Design and Construction Standards, 5.06 Landscaping and Screening, 5.09.4 Parking Lot Lighting, 5.010.7 Historic Signs, and Chapter 7 Historic Preservation. The hearing will be held Tuesday, August 11th, 2026, at 7:30 pm, in the Cortez City Council Chambers, Cortez City Hall at 123 Roger Smith Ave., Cortez, Co.
The 2nd reading and Public Hearing will be held August 25th, 2026 at the same time and location as above.
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.
Dated this 23rd day of July, 2026
Published in The Journal July 29, 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

36109
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
NOTICE is hereby given that on August 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., final settlement will be made with Dave and Lana Waters, Inc., dba D&L Construction in Cortez, Colorado, by the Cortez Sanitation District, on a contract for labor and materials for a project known as East Montezuma Sewer Replacement Project; and that any person, co-partnership, company, association of persons, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against D&L Construction or its subcontractors, for labor and materials, may, at any time, up to closing of business the last work day prior to final settlement, that is, by August 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., file a verified statement of the amount due with the Cortez Sanitation District, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended. Failure on the part of the Claimant to make such verified statement, prior to the final settlement on the contract with D&L Construction will relieve the Cortez Sanitation District, from any liability for such Claimant's claim.

PUBLISHED BY THE ORDER OF CORTEZ SANITATION DISTRICT

Jan Nelson, District Manager
Published in The Journal July 22 & July 29, 2026

36130
PUBLIC NOTICE

Cortez Mini Storage 6894 Rd-24, Cortez, CO. By default of tenant contract, will sell or otherwise dispose of stored items in the following units, in accordance with the law, and as the facility owner sees fit.

Thomercina Bedonie, Unit C-4, 203 E.7th St.#23. Cortez CO 81321 owing $486.00
Tenants and associates are no longer allowed on premises unless accompanied by manager. Payment must be received by 5:00PM on 8/16/26, in cash or money order, to stop the disposal of personal items. Published in The Journal on 7/22/26 and 7/29/26.

36142
Montezuma County is seeking proposals for the Montezuma County 2026 Parking Lot Reconstruction project. Proposal documents and bidding documents can be found at http://www.montezumacounty.gov under public notices, request for proposals notices. Proposals will only be accepted at http://www.bidnetdirect.com until 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Published in The Journal July 22 and 29, 2026

35960
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE COURT OF INDIAN OFFENCES IN INDIAN COUNTRY (Colorado) UTE MOUNTAIN UTE AGENCY
Case Number: 2026-0001-GM-CV
Valerie Root,
Petitioner,
UTE MOUNTAIN UTE SOCIAL SERVICES,
Co-Petitioner,
vs.
Italia POSEY,
Rodrick ROOT,
Respondent(s).
SUMMONS
To the Respondent named above, this Summons Serves as a notice to appear in this case.

You are hereby notified that a Petition for Guardianship has been filed in the Court of Indian Offenses, Ute Mountain Ute Agency, by the Petitioner, Valerie Root and Ute Mountain Ute Social Services, in regards to the Respondent(s) Italia Posey and Rodrick Root.

If you do not agree with the Petitioning, then you must go to the Court of Indian Offenses located at the Ute Mountain at 440 Sunset Blvd, Towaoc, CO, 81334 with the Court of Indian Offenses, Ute Mountain Ute Agency, on the 4th day of August, 2026 at the hour of 9:30 A.M.

You may file a written answer with the Court on or before the above date and time. Your answer should state any legal reason you have why judgement should not be entered against you with the Court before that date and time.

If you file an answer, you must give or mail a copy to the Petitioner(s).

Judgement will be taken against them individually in accordance with the terms of the Petition unless they appear for the hearing at the time, date and place specified in the Summons to provide evidence as to any objection.

If you fail to appear for said hearing, a Bench Warrant may issue for your arrest.

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.

Date: 06/12/26
/s/ Clerk of Court/Deputy

Published in The Journal
July 15, 22, 29, 2026

35961
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

2026 Recreation Center Roof Replacement Project

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

The City of Cortez is soliciting bids for roofing improvements on the Cortez Recreation Center Building, in accordance with the plans and specifications. Bidders shall submit pricing to remove the damaged roofing and dispose of materials; inspect the roof deck and replace deteriorated substrate; install new insulation board, a fully adhered membrane system, and new edge metal, termination bars, and flashing; replace penetrations, boots, drains, and equipment flashings; and complete waterproofing, sealing, and final inspection.

Proposal shall include a 20-year (NDL) Manufacturer Warrantyand shall consist of new coverboard, tapered insulation (minimum R-30 equivalent), 60-mil TPO membrane or approved equivalent product, coping cap metal, modify existing roof drain assemblies as necessary to restore positive drainage, new parapet caps, new edge flashing, and all manufacturer-required sealants and accessories necessary to complete the work.

A MANDATORY MEETING and project site visit will be held for all interested vendors on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 9:30 AM and also on Thursday, August 6, at 9:30 AM at the Recreation Center. Interested vendors can choose which meeting to attend.

Proposals shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, and marked on the outside with "PROPOSAL: 2026 Recreation Center Roof Replacement Project" and with the submitting Company's name. Proposals shall be submitted in writing and signed by the proposer or its duly-authorized agent.

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 proposal, in whole or in part, and to reject any or all proposals if it be deemed in the best interest of the City to do so.

Published in The Journal
July 15, 22, and 29, 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