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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For Pets' Sake Humane
Society's 2026-27
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Starts Now! Look for your
Membership Packet in the
mail or join on our website:
www.forpetssakehs.org
or call (970) 565-PETS/7387
for a Membership Brochure.
Help our best friends! JOIN!

FRIDAY & SATURDAY
JUNE 19 & 20
7am - 3pm
Flat screen TVs, home decor, tools, good quality clothes for men & women. Something for everyone. Lots of miscellaneous.
24611 Road M, Cortez

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

707 West 5th Street, Cortez. 3BR 2BA 2-car gar house. 1-yr lease. Available now. Pet negotiable. 970-799-3408

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

LEVEL UP ELECTRIC LLC
970-560-2885
SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Need an electrician you can count on? Level Up Electric provides fast, professional electrical services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout the Four Corners region.

Our Services Include:
• Service Calls & Troubleshooting
• Residential Electrical Repairs & Upgrades
• Commercial & Industrial Electrical Services
• Remodels & Renovations
• Hot Tub & Spa Hookups
• Mini-Split Electrical Installations
• Panel Upgrades & Service Changes
• Backup Generator Installation & Transfer Switches
• New Construction Wiring
• Lighting Upgrades & Energy-Efficient Solutions
• Emergency Electrical Repairs

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35521
Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County Colorado for the period of April 1, 2026 through April 30, 2026, inclusive, in compliance with an act to publish such of their acts that relate to letting of contracts, abatements, and refunds of taxes and expenditures by them allowed and paid. Detailed personnel information may be seen in the Social Services Office during regular business hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Programs:
Colorado Works 4684.06
Adult Protective Services 164.69
Aid to Needy Disabled 248.00
Child Care 4093.03
Child Support Enforcement 2159.32
Child Welfare 35232.26
County Administration 24827.26
Non-Allocated Programs 10.99
CORE Services 1092.20
Food Assistance 30454.24
Home Care Allowance
LEAP 377.83
Managed Care 4707.42
Old Age Pension 784.34
Ormiston Fund
IV-D Retained
Cost Allocation
County Only 87.24
Other Intergovernmental 539.90
Youth Mental Health
Grand Total *109,462.78
*Includes payroll, written checks, and programs
Payroll Total 63,135.48

Alpine Security & Electronics 26.00
AT&T 192.04
Dennis Golbricht 721.50
Dove Creek Superette 65.51
Empire Electric Association 600.78
FTI WIFI 360.98
ImageNet Consulting 167.68
Language Line Services, Inc 12.16
Ana M Martinez 18.42
Montezuma County Social Services 379.38
Montezuma Water Co 74.75
STUD/Onward! A Legacy Foundation 1,989.00
The Pinon Project 4,500.42
Town of Dove Creek 202.50
VISA 1,966.27
Waste Management 184.86

Checks Total 11462.25

I, Linda Yellowman, Chairman of the Board of Social Services, do hereby certify the above to be a
correct statement for the expenses and tax abatements to date for the period of April 1, 2026
through April 30, 2026 inclusive.

Linda Yellowman
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DOLORES COUNTY
Published in The Journal June 17, 2026

35535
TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Town of Dolores, Colorado, will conduct a public hearing and consider second and final reading of the following ordinance on July 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Dolores Town Hall, 601 Central Avenue, Dolores, Colorado:
ORDINANCE NO. 590 SERIES 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 586 SERIES 2025 CONCERNING THE RENEWAL OF MARIJUANA BUSINESS LICENSES; ESTABLISHING A BIENNIAL RENEWAL CYCLE; CONSOLIDATING RENEWAL AND OPERATING FEES; PROVIDING FOR A ONE-TIME TRANSITIONAL LICENSE EXTENSION TO ALIGN LOCAL AND STATE LICENSE EXPIRATION DATES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
The purpose of the ordinance is to align the Town's marijuana business license renewal cycle with the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division's biennial licensing cycle, establish a biennial renewal and operating fee, and provide a one-time administrative extension for existing licenses to align local and state expiration dates.
All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard concerning the proposed ordinance.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the Dolores Town Hall during normal business hours and may be obtained by contacting the Town Clerk.
Published by order of the Dolores Board of Trustees.
Kelley Unrein
Town Clerk
Town of Dolores
Published in The Journal June 17 and July 1, 2026

35563
ORDINANCE NO. 1367
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORTEZ, COLORADO, AMENDING THE CITY OF CORTEZ MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE I, WITH THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY’S BUILDING CODES BY REFERENCE
Ordinance No. 1367, Series 2026, was approved on second and final reading on June 9, 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 www.corteco.gov/111/City-Council.
Published in The Journal June 17, 2026

35564
ORDINANCE NO. 1368
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET ADOPTED IN ORDINANCE 1351, SERIES 2025

Ordinance No. 1368, Series 2026, was approved on second and final reading on June 9, 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 www.corteco.gov/111/City-Council.
Published in The Journal June 17, 2026

35565
ORDINANCE NO. 1369
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF CORTEZ TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN CHARTER AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS ON APRIL 7, 2026

Ordinance No. 1369, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on June 9, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on July 14, 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 June 17, 2026

35568
PUBLIC NOTICE

MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Montezuma County Board of Commissioners, sitting as the Montezuma County Board of Health, will hold a public hearing on June 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commissioners Room, 109 West Main Street, Cortez, Colorado, to consider evidence regarding a possible violation of state and local On-site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) regulations at the following property:

29181 Road J.6, Cortez, Colorado 81321
Parcel #: 560929102011

The hearing concerns the failure to provide documentation demonstrating lawful OWTS permitting and the possible existence of an unpermitted OWTS serving the property.

Following the hearing, the Board of Health may take enforcement action as authorized by applicable state and local regulations, including the issuance of a Cease-and-Desist Order and/or other orders necessary to achieve compliance.

Interested persons may appear and be heard.

DATED this 10th day of June 2026.

/S/ Linda Hill, Environmental Health Specialist
Montezuma County Public Health Department
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal June 17, 2026

35579
TOWN OF DOLORES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Dolores Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Dolores Town Hall, 601 Central Avenue, Dolores, Colorado, to consider a Conditional Use Permit application for property located at 200 South 8th Street, Dolores, Colorado.
The applicant requests approval to construct a detached accessory structure (garage) on the property.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the application and provide a recommendation to the Dolores Board of Trustees.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Dolores Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Dolores Town Hall, 601 Central Avenue, Dolores, Colorado, to consider the Conditional Use Permit application and recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to the Town Clerk prior to either hearing.
Copies of the application materials are available for public inspection at Dolores Town Hall during normal business hours.
Published by order of the Town of Dolores.
Kelley Unrein
Town Clerk/Treasurer
Published in The Journal June 17 and July 1, 2026

35606
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

2026 CORTEZ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PROJECT

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 10:00 AM on Friday, July 24, 2026, at which time proposals will be publicly opened and read.

Proposals are requested to support the development and formal adoption of (1) a Strategic Growth and (2) a Water Supply element to meet the intent of SB24-174. This document will provide a roadmap for the City to prioritize parcels for in-fill development, while preserving existing open space and agricultural demand, and will link existing data about water resources and infrastructure with measurable goals and policy recommendations for Cortez’s future development of a Comprehensive Plan in 2027-2028.

All proposals must be submitted via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System:
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 interest of the City to do so.
Published in The Journal June 17, 24 and July 1, 2026

35607
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF CORTEZ

Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on or about July 17, 2026, on a contract dated January 14, 2026, between the City of Cortez and Structural Preservation Systems LLC, 3870 Platte Avenue, Sedalia, CO 80135, for the 2026 Natatorium Slide Tower Cathodic Concrete Rehabilitation Project.
All persons, companies, or corporations that have furnished labor, materials, supplies, or services used by Structural Preservation Systems LLC in connection with said contract, and whose claim has not been paid by the contractor shall, on or before the 13th day of July 2026, 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 June 17, 24 and July 1, 2026

35608
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2026 ONE-TON DUALLY TRUCK
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 Thursday, July 16, 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) 2026 One-Ton Dually 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; the City’s website; and BidNet.
Bids shall be submitted in writing on the documents provided and signed by the bidder or their 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 One-Ton Dually Truck” and with the bidder’s name.
Bids may also be submitted electronically through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BidNet) submission portal, and must be received prior to the bid due date and time.
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 June 17, 24 and July 1, 2026

35609
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

2026 CORTEZ RECREATIONAL CENTER NATATORIUM REHABILITATION PROJECT

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 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at which time proposals will be publicly opened and read.

The goal of this project is to have a fully resurfaced, functional, and safe leisure pool and play feature in the Cortez Recreation Center’s Natatorium. Please pay attention to this project’s primary scope as well as alternative add-ons; the primary scope is guaranteed while the alternative add-ons will be budget-dependent. The primary scope involves the leisure pool resurfacing, perimeter tile removal and replacement, main drain cover replacement, and the removal and installation of a pre-selected play feature. If budget allows, we would prefer the selected contractor also complete the following: competition pool resurfacing, perimeter tile removal and replacement, main drain cover replacement, install a concrete stair system, replace missing acoustic sound baffles and reattach existing sound baffles. Please note that this project follows a comprehensive design recently completed by Schmueser Gordon Meyer, Inc. and Counsilman/ Hunsaker & Associates, Inc., which is attached to this RFP and sets more detailed standards for the “build phase” of this project.
Direct all questions to Director of Public Works & General Services
Casey Simpson: csimpson@cortezco.gov

Proposals shall be submitted in writing and signed by the vendor or its 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 Cortez Recreation Center Natatorium Rehab Project” and with the vendor’s name.

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 interest of the City to do so.
Published in The Journal June 17, 24 and July 1, 2026

35627
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 7-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 9, 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.
Grantor: JARED M WALL
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ALL WESTERN MORTGAGE, INC.
Current Owner of Evidence of Debt: NEWREZ LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: OCTOBER 10, 2024
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Reception No. of Recorded Deed of Trust: 658719
Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $407,000.00
Outstanding Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt as of the date hereof: $402,639.67
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are notified as follows: The holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust declares a violation of the covenants of said Deed of Trust for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make payments as provided for in the Deed of Trust and Evidence of Debt.
THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST TO BE FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4.NE 1/4) OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.PM., BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN TWO TRACTS AS FOLLOWS:

TRACT I:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACT, THENCE WEST APPROXIMATELY 209.3 FEET; THENCE SOUTH APPROXIMATELY 418.6 FEET; THENCE EAST APPROXIMATELY 209.3 FEET; THENCE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 418.6 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

LESS AND EXCEPT ANY PORTION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AS CONVEYED TO MONTEZUMA COUNTY BY DEEDS RECORDED IN BOOK 96 AT PAGE 394, AND IN BOOK 111 AT PAGE 252, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER.

TRACT II:
ALL THAT PROPERTY LYING NORTH AND EAST OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED FENCELINE CONTAINED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4) OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M., BEGINNING AT A POINT ON A FENCELINE FROM WHICH POINT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7 BEARS NORTH 38° 37’ 52” EAST A DISTANCE OF 334.34 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 21° 39’ 28” WEST A DISTANCE OF 217.74 FEET ALONG SAID FENCELINE; THENCE SOUTH 58° 36’ 47” EAST A DISTANCE OF 115.23 FEET ALONG SAID FENCELINE: THENCE NORTH 85° 51’ 42” EAST A DISTANCE OF 43.27 FEET ALONG SAID FENCELINE; THENCE NORTH 78°37’43” EAST A DISTANCE OF 122.89 FEET ALONG SAID FENCELINE TO A POINT FROM WHICH THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7, BEARS NORTH 03° 07’ 21” EAST A DISTANCE OF 496.65 FEET.

LESS AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION AS DESCRIBED IN TRACT I ABOVE.

LESS AND EXCEPT ANY PORTION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AS CONVEYED TO MONTEZUMA COUNTY BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 96 AT PAGE 394.
Purported Common Address: 12951 RD 22, 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 5, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE 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: June 17, 2026
Last Publication: July 15, 2026
Name of Publication: The Journal

DATE: APRIL 9, 2026
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, STATE OF COLORADO
/s/ ELLEN BLACK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE

The name, address and telephone number of each attorney (if any) representing the Holder of the Debt is as follows:
Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP, Carly Imbrogno Esq. Reg. No. 59553, 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204, Phone: (303) 350-3711, Atty#00000010760700
Published in The Journal June 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 2026.

35630
Public Notice
NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING

Before the
Town of Mancos
Board of Trustees

Notice is hereby given that on July 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in Mancos Town Hall, 117 N. Main, Mancos, Colorado, or at such other place and time as the hearing may adjourn to, a Public Hearing will be held for:

Millies Mancos LLC dba Millie’s applied for a Hotel and Restaurant License


Additional information is available from Mancos Town Hall and available to the public for inspection. For questions or comments, please contact Town Hall, 117 N. Main, Mancos, CO. All interested parties are encouraged to attend or mail in comments to The Town of Mancos, P.O. Box 487, Mancos, CO 81328. The Town will be accepting comments up to the date and time of the public hearing.

Published in The Journal
June 17, 2026

35661
TOWN OF DOLORES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Dolores Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Dolores Town Hall, 601 Central Avenue, Dolores, Colorado, to consider a Conditional Use Permit application for property located at 18390 Highway 145, Dolores, Colorado.
The applicant requests approval to establish a Recreational Vehicle park.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the application and provide a recommendation to the Dolores Board of Trustees.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Dolores Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Dolores Town Hall, 601 Central Avenue, Dolores, Colorado, to consider the Conditional Use Permit application and recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to the Town Clerk prior to either hearing.
Copies of the application materials are available for public inspection at Dolores Town Hall during normal business hours.
Published by order of the Town of Dolores.
Kelley Unrein
Town Clerk/Treasurer
Published in The Journal June 17 and July 1, 2026

35326
TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM OF THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that three or more members of the Dolores Board of Trustees and/or three or more members of the Planning and Zoning Committee may be present at one or more of the following public outreach events related to the Town of Dolores Comprehensive Plan Update. Representatives of Logan Simpson, the Town's Comprehensive Plan consultant, will be present to gather public input, facilitate community engagement activities, and provide information regarding the Comprehensive Plan update process.
The following events are scheduled:
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
o 6:30 p.m.
o Dolores Town Hall
o 601 Central Avenue, Dolores, Colorado
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
• Senior Outreach During Senior Lunch
o 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
o Dolores Community Center
o 400 Riverside Avenue, Dolores, Colorado
• Farmers Market Outreach
o 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
o Dolores Farmers Market
o Dolores, Colorado
• Community Outreach Event
o Evening Hours
o Dolores River Brewery
o 100 South 4th Street, Dolores, Colorado
Thursday, July 9, 2026
• Community Open House
o Time: To Be Announced
o Location: To Be Announced
No formal meeting of the Board of Trustees or planning board is scheduled. No official action will be taken by the Board of Trustees or Commissioners at any of these events. Trustees and Commissioners may attend to observe, receive information, and hear public feedback regarding the Comprehensive Plan update. Any discussion among trustees or commissioners regarding Town business will be incidental to the events, and no deliberation toward a decision or official action by the Board of Trustees or Planning and Zoning Board is anticipated.
Posted this 10th and 24th day of June, 2026.
TOWN OF DOLORES
________________________________________
Kelley Unrein
Town Clerk
Published in The Journal June 10 and 24, 2026

35395
Public Notice
Appointment of a Director
Dolores Water Conservancy District

The Dolores Water Conservancy District (District) hereby gives notice that applications for an at-large appointment to the Board of Directors of the (District) will be accepted by the 22nd Judicial District Court until July 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The current term of Director, Jeremy Redshaw is due to expire on July 31, 2026.

To be considered, applicants must have resided within the District for one year, must be an owner of real property within the District, and must be knowledgeable in water matters.

A resume and letter of application setting forth qualifications to serve should be sent to:

The Honorable Todd Plewe
Chief Judge, 22nd Judicial District
865 N. Park St. Suite 100
Cortez, CO 81321-3190

This notice is provided by the Dolores Water Conservancy District, Cortez, Colorado, Kenneth W. Curtis, General Manager. Please feel free to call the (District) at (970)565-7562 with any questions regarding this matter.
Published in The Journal June 10, 17 and 24, 2026

35030
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR TREASURER’S DEED
2026-001

To all current occupants, owners, parties of interest, and to all others listed on the mailing list on file at the Treasurer's Office:
You are hereby notified that on November 3, 2022, the Treasurer of Dolores County, Colorado, sold a tax lien on the following property at public sale to HELEN CAROTHERS (“COP HOLDER”):
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 17-4805-071-00-020
FROM: CAREY JOSEPH BRADFORD
S2NE4 E2SW4 SE4 7-41-19 B-65 P-536 B-304 P381-389 B-304 P-390,391 B-372 P-279, 280 (SWD) B-372 P-281 (SA)
PROPERTY ADDRESS: N/A (See Legal Description)

A Certificate of Purchase was issued to the COP HOLDER for unpaid property taxes for the year 2021-2024. The property was assessed in the name of BRADFORD, MARGUERITE K. (“PROPERTY OWNER”).

On March 27, 2023, the certificate was assigned to NEIL JONES JR..

On January 8, 2026, NEIL JONES JR. (“LAWFUL HOLDER”), the current certificate holder, filed an Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer’s Deed (COO), under C.R.S. 39-11.5-101.
NOTICE: The property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 409 North Main St. Dove Creek, CO 81324 The sale will include the real estate and all interests held by the Lawful Holder, along with applicable fees, costs, and legal charges.
First Publication: 6/3/2026
Last Publication: 6/17/2026
Published in: Cortez Journal

You may track the Public Auction date on the Treasurer’s website: property may be redeemed at any time before the actual public auction.
Dated: May 14, 2026
Taylor L. Funk, Dolores County Treasurer of Dolores County, Colorado
Published in The Journal June 3, 10 and 17, 2026

35091
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR TREASURER’S DEED
TD 2026-04
To all current occupants, owners, parties of interest, and to all others listed on the mailing list on file at the Treasurer’s Office:
You are hereby notified that on November 4, 2022, the Treasurer of Montezuma County, Colorado, sold a tax lien on the following property at public sale to JERICHO HOLDINGS, LLC (“COP HOLDER”):
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Subdivision: GEORGE BAUERS 2ND SUB Lot: 6-7 Block: 1 LOT 6 & E 25FT LOT 7; B 369 P 151
PARCEL NUMBER: 560528310010
SCHEDULE NUMBER: R004919
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 446 W GRAND AVE, MANCOS
A Certificate of Purchase 2022-00185 was issued to the COP HOLDER for unpaid property tax for the year 2021. The property was assessed in the name of: WILLIAM W. MCGREGOR ESTATE (“PROPERTY OWNER”).
On April 29, 2026, Jericho Holdings, LLC (“LAWFUL HOLDER”), the current certificate holder, filed an Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer’s Deed (COO), under C.R.S. 39-11.5-101.
NOTICE: The property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 140 W. Main St., Ste 2, Cortez, Colorado. The sale will include the real estate and all interests held by the Lawful Holder, along with applicable fees, costs, and legal charges.
First Publication: June 3, 2026
Last Publication: June 17, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Dated: June 3, 2026
/s/ Ellen Black, Montezuma County Treasurer
County of Montezuma
State of Colorado

Published in The Journal June 3, 10, and 17, 2026

35176
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 6-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 1, 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): JAMES R GROVE
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust: MAY 7, 2019
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: MAY 7, 2019
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording at Reception No: 622721
Original Principal Debt: $128,627.00
Outstanding/Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt: $115,321.63
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 AND STATE OF COLORADO:
THE E1/2 OF LOTS 9, 10 AND 11, BLOCK 1, TIBBITS-REYNOLDS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF DOLORES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD FEBRUARY 26, 1979 IN BOOK 10 AT PAGE 10.
USED 1980 ATLANTIC UNKNOWN 470-013-4091 A/B 24’ X 52’
Purported Common Address: 110 N 20TH STREET, DOLORES, CO 81323
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has
filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, AT 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 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: June 3, 2026
Last Publication: July 1, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

DATED: APRIL 1, 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.: 23-029177
Published in The Journal June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 2026

35221
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 5-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On March 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 (Borrower): Christopher Pendergast and LeAnn R Pendergast
Original Beneficiary: New Century Mortgage Corporation
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-NC2
Date of Deed of Trust: 2/16/2005
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 2/28/2005
Recording Information at Reception No: 529442
Original Principal Amount: $119,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $123,101.34
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described above, declares that the covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. Therefore, the holder of the Evidence of Debt has elected to accelerate the entire indebtedness.
The real property being foreclosed is all of the property encumbered by said Deed of Trust and is described as follows:
A TRACT OF LAND IN THE NW ¼ NW ¼ OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M., BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD M IN THE NW ¼ NW ¼ OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M., FROM WHICH POINT THE NW CORNER OF SAID SECTION 15 BEARS NORTH 00°00’23” EAST A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°00’23” WEST A DISTANCE OF 421.59 FEET ALONG A FENCE LINE TO A DITCH; THENCE NORTH 61°41’27” EAST A DISTANCE OF 23.21 FEET ALONG A DITCH; THENCE NORTH 06°11’53” EAST A DISTANCE OF 161.92 FEET ALONG A DITCH; THENCE NORTH 35°57’35” EAST A DISTANCE OF 312.83 FEET ALONG A DITCH TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD M, THENCE SOUTH 89°04’00” WEST A DISTANCE OF 221.60 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD M TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA,
STATE OF COLORADO.
TOGETHER WITH (1) ONE MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY WATER TAP, COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO.
*Pursuant to that certain Affidavit Re: Scrivener’s Error Pursuant to C.R.S.§38-35-109(5) recorded in the records of Montezuma County, Colorado, on 9/28/2023 at Reception No. 652858 to correct the legal description.
And is also known by street and number as 24006 Road M, Cortez, CO 81321.
THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 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: June 3, 2026
Last Publication: July 1, 2026
Publication: The Journal

Date: March 19, 2026
Ellen Black, Public Trustee, Montezuma County, State of Colorado
/s/ Ellen Black

Attorney for Current Holder of the Evidence of Debt: McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, Ilene Dell’Acqua, Atty. Reg. No. 31755, 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 Phone (877) 369-6122, Ext. 1903, Attorney File # CO-26-1048069-JH
Published in The Journal June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 2026

35246
District Court, Dolores County, Colorado
409 N. Main St.
Dove Creek, CO 81324

Plaintiff(s/Petitioner(s): LYLE LITTLEFIELD
v.
Defendant(s)/Respondent(s): ALFA EXPRESS, INC., ET AL
Case Number 2026CV30006
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): RICHARD B. SINDAR
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: pertaining to a personal injury civil claim in Dolores County District Court.
/s/ Kelly R. McCabe
Attorney for Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s)
Published in The Journal June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 2026

35252
Town Of Dolores 2026 Drinking Water Quality Report
Covering Data for Calendar Year 2025
Public Water System ID: CO0142400
We are pleased to present to you this year’s water quality report. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. To see the report in full, visit Home page, or the Residents page.
Published in The Journal June 3, 10 and 17, 2026

35301
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE COURT OF INDIAN OFFENSES INDIAN COUNTRY (Colorado) UTE MOUNTAIN UTE AGENCY
In re the Marriage of:
Jeremy Whitebuffalo, Petitioner, vs.
Alerta Whitebuffalo-Mills, Respondent
Case Number: 2025-0013-DI-CV
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 Dissolution of Marriage has been filed in the Court of Indian Offenses, Ute Mountain Ute Agency, by the Petitioner, Jeremy Whitebuffalo in regards to the following subject.
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.
You may file a written answer with the Court. 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 to provide evidence as to any objection.
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.
04/06/2026
/s/ Clerk of Court/Deputy
Published in The Journal June 3, 10 and 17, 2026

34463
Public Notice

Dolores County has received funds through the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025, 7% of the total funds go to a Title lll account.

Dolores County will be allocating the collective amount received for the following:
To carry out activities under the Firewise Communities program, reimburse the participating search and rescue and other emergency services, cover training costs and equipment purchases related to the emergency service, develop and carry out community wildfire protection plans, and provide or expand access to broadband telecommunications services.

At a regular meeting on May 18, 2026, the Dolores County Commissioners made a motion to use the Tier III money for the reasons stated.

Public comments will be taken for a period of 45 days, beginning May 20, 2026, and ending on July 6th, 2026. Send your comments to the Dolores County Commissioners at P.O. Box 608 Dove Creek, CO 81324

Published in the Journal May 20, and 27 and June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2026

34967
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2026-01

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On March 17, 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 Dolores records.

Original Grantor(s): Chevelle J Woodard AND Jonas Zachariah Pitts
Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR
V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: January 31, 2025
County of Recording: Dolores
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 03, 2025
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 174216
Original Principal Amount: $290,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $288,480.69
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 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 12 AND 13, SECRET CANYON RANCH SUBDIVISION PHASE 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD JULY 16, 1996 IN BOOK 2 AT PAGE 96.
APN #: 480704300074

Purported common address: 10199 Road C, Dove Creek, CO 81324.

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, 07/15/2026, 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 5/20/2026
Last Publication 6/17/2026
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: 03/17/2026

Taylor Funk, Public Trustee in and for the County of Dolores, State of Colorado

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L Berry #34531
N. April Winecki #34861
David R. Doughty #40042 Lynn M. Janeway #15592
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 26-036801
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 May 20, 27 and June 3, 10 and 17, 2026