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
Will Pay HALF of the Cost
to Spay/Neuter Your Pets!
NOW is the time to take
advantage of our 50/50 Deal
to help you "fix" your cats,
dogs, puppies and kittens.
Don't delay, call today!
(970) 565-PETS/7387

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

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

36057
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Dolores Board of Trustees approved the following Ordinance.
TOWN OF 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
WHEREAS, the Town of Dolores adopted Ordinance No. 586 Series 2025 regulating marijuana businesses within the Town of Dolores; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division currently issues marijuana business licenses on a biennial licensing cycle; and
WHEREAS, the Town currently renews marijuana business licenses on an annual basis, resulting in differing state and local renewal schedules; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that aligning the Town's marijuana licensing cycle with the State licensing cycle will reduce administrative burden on both licensees and Town staff while maintaining appropriate regulatory oversight; and
WHEREAS, the Board further finds that it is appropriate to consolidate the annual operating fee and renewal fee into a single biennial renewal and operating fee; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to establish a one-time transition mechanism to align existing local marijuana licenses with corresponding State Marijuana Enforcement Division license expiration dates;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES:
SECTION 1. Amendment of Section 2.17. License Fees and Charges.
Section 2.17(1)(e) and (f) of Ordinance No. 586 Series 2025 are hereby repealed and replaced with the following:
e. Biennial Renewal and Operating Fee: $2,500.00.
The Biennial Renewal and Operating Fee shall be paid at the time of renewal and shall authorize operation of the licensed marijuana business for the two-year license period established by this Ordinance.
All remaining provisions of Section 2.17 shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
SECTION 2. Amendment of Section 2.20. Renewal of License.
Section 2.20 of Ordinance No. 586 Series 2025 is amended as follows:
A. A marijuana business license may be renewed by submitting an application to the Town Clerk at least forty-five (45) days and not more than ninety (90) days before expiration of the license. Upon approval of a renewal application, the renewed license shall be valid for a period of two (2) years.
B. A licensee may renew a license that has expired if:
1. The license has expired for less than ninety (90) days; and
2. The licensee pays the regular biennial renewal and operating fee and any applicable late renewal fee established by the Town.
C. In the event an application for renewal has been filed at least forty-five (45) days before expiration of the previous license, but the Local Licensing Authority does not rule upon the application before expiration of the previous license, the previous license shall be deemed extended until the Local Licensing Authority issues a decision on the application for renewal, but in no event may the license be extended for more than ninety (90) days.
D. The Local Licensing Authority may renew a license without a public hearing. However, if the Local Licensing Authority believes there may be good cause to deny the application for renewal, the Local Licensing Authority shall hold a public hearing on the application. The licensee shall have an opportunity to be heard and shall be given at least fifteen (15) days written notice of the date and time of the public hearing.
E. The Building Official or designee shall conduct a fire and life safety inspection prior to renewal of the license.
SECTION 3. Transitional Alignment of Existing Licenses.
A. For the sole purpose of aligning local marijuana business licenses with the expiration dates of corresponding State Marijuana Enforcement Division licenses, the Town Clerk is authorized to administratively extend any existing marijuana business license for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months.
B. No additional fee shall be charged for a one-time administrative extension granted pursuant to this Section.
C. Upon expiration of the extended license period, the license shall thereafter be renewed pursuant to the biennial renewal cycle established by this Ordinance.
D. The authority granted under this Section is intended solely as a one-time transition mechanism and shall not create a separate class of license or renewal.
SECTION 4. No Other Changes.
Except as expressly amended herein, all provisions of Ordinance No. 586 Series 2025 shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. Severability.
If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after final publication, whichever is later.
PUBLIC HEARING. This Ordinance shall be considered for second and final reading on the 13th day of July, 2026, in the Town Board Chambers in Town Hall, Dolores, Colorado, at which time and place all persons may appear and be heard concerning the same.
Passed, adopted and approved on the first reading this 8th day of June, 2026.
DOLORES BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
By: Chris Holkestad, Mayor
Attest:
By: Kelley Unrein, Town Clerk
Passed, adopted and approved on the second and final reading this 13th day of July, 2026.
DOLORES BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
By: Chris Holkestad, Mayor
Attest:
By: Kelley Unrein, Town Clerk
Published in The Journal July 22, 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

36123
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 second and final reading 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. Cortez and http://www.corteco.gov/111/City-Council.
Published in The Journal July 22, 2026

36124
ORDINANCE NO. 1370
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE CREATING AN AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF CORTEZ, COLORADO
Ordinance No. 1370, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on July 14, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on July 28, 2026. A complete copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez.
Published in The Journal July 22, 2026

36125
ORDINANCE NO. 1372
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET ADOPTED IN ORDINANCE 1351, SERIES 2025
Ordinance No. 1372, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on July 14, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on July 28, 2026. A complete copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez.
Published in The Journal July 22, 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.

36133
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing for review and determination of a proposed Amendment Application to the Freeman-Likes Single Lot Development, 1st Amended, submitted by Cody & Ashlynn Likes and Deric Freeman & Alana Klase-Freeman, on properties located at 20839 Road 20 & 20700 Hwy 491, Lewis, CO, consisting of 3.57 & 52.96 acres, more or less, both located north of Hwy 491, west of Road 20, situated in Sections 35 Township 38N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:00pm, 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 6th day of July 2026
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal July 22, 2026

36134
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing for review and determination regarding of a proposed 2 Lot Moderate Subdivision & Rezoning Application, submitted by Sara Broersma & Kyle Duggan, on property located at 6300 Road 21, Cortez, CO, consisting of 19.90 acres, more or less, located east of Road 21, south of Road G, situated in Sections 7 Township 35N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 9:10am 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 July 2026
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal July 22, 2026

36135
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing for review and determination regarding of a proposed Subdivision Amendment & Rezoning Application to the J & J Lanier Single Lot Development , submitted by Joseph & Jennifer Lanier, on property located at 27193 Road 10, Pleasant View, CO, consisting of 10.09 acres, more or less, located west of Road 10, north of Road CC, situated in Sections 30 Township 39N, Range 18W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 9:00am 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 July 2026
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal July 22, 2026

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

36039
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Town of Dolores, Colorado, will consider Ordinance No. 591, Series 2026, on second reading at its regular meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at Dolores Town Hall, 601 Central Avenue, Dolores, Colorado.
Ordinance No. 591, Series 2026, concerns amendments to the Town's licensing and fee regulations. Public comment will be received at the meeting prior to the Board's consideration of the ordinance on second reading.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at Dolores Town Hall, 601 Central Avenue, Dolores, Colorado, during regular business hours.
Dated this 14th day of July, 2026.
TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO
By: Kelley Unrein
Town Clerk/Treasurer
Published in The Journal July 15 and 22, 2026

36040
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Dolores Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at Dolores Town Hall, 601 Central Avenue, Dolores, Colorado, to consider an application submitted by KKV Development LLC for a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) and Zoning District Boundary Amendment affecting property located at 206 and 207 South Third Street, legally described as the east half of Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 26, and Lots 1 through 5, Block 21, Town of Dolores.
The application requests that the zoning designation be changed from DMU (Downtown Mixed Use) to NR-3 (Neighborhood Residential) and includes a zoning boundary adjustment of approximately 870 square feet.
Following the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation, the Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Dolores Town Hall to consider the proposed rezoning.
Interested persons are invited to attend either or both public hearings and provide testimony.
Dated this 14th day of July, 2026.

TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO

By: Kelley Unrein
Town Clerk/Treasurer
Published in The Journal July 15 and 22, 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

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Lynn Carver, a/k/a Lynn S. Carver, Deceased
Case Number: 2026PR30042
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 8, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Stephanie Carver,
Personal Representative
610 E. 4th Street
Cortez, CO 81321

Keenen D. Lovett, #47178
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the Estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Published in The Journal July 8, 15 and 22, 2026

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Dwight N. Chamberlain, a/k/a Dwight Neil Chamberlain, a/k/a Dwight Chamberlain, Deceased
Case Number: 2026PR30045
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 8, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Diane M. Chamberlain,
Personal Representative
2107 Blue Stem Blvd.
Spearfish, SD 57783

Keenen D. Lovett, #47178
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the Estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Published in The Journal July 8, 15 and 22, 2026