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.

HUGE FALL YARD SALE
to benefit For Pets' Sake
Humane Society
SEPTEMBER 23, 24, 25 & 26
Mont. County Fairgrounds
Donations accepted 9/22
10am-5pm at the Beef Barn
MANY Volunteers Needed!
Help our local pets!
Call (970) 565-PETS/7387

FIREWOOD FOR SALE - FALL SPECIAL - Dry, PINE, split. $210 per cord. Free local delivery. 970-560-0037 970-570-3254

3BR 2BA with beautiful mountain and mesa views on 3 acres, 8 mi from Cortez. Fenced; horses & pets okay. $1700 per mo + 1 month deposit. 970-749-1900

Kilgore American Indian Art
Kelly Kilgore
Appraisals & Sales
602-448-2182 970-533-9138
kilgoreamericanindianart.net
kellyindianart@gmail.com
Mancos, Colorado
100 W. Grand Ave.

CONSTRUCTION WASTE HAULING
Contract Environmental Services, Inc.
30cy/40cy Roll-off container service.
Asbestos building inspection.
Landfarm/Landfill
970-565-1198
http://www.contractenv.com

Bishop Air Colorado
Heating & Cooling
Sales, Service, Installation
Commercial l& Residential
Specializing in Ductless Mini Split Systems
Call now & schedule your AC tune-up!
970-882-8859

36674
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS - PUBLICATION
CRS 38-38-111(2.5a,b)(3a,b,d)(5)
PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. 2-25
To: Record Owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Election and Demand. You are advised that there are overbid funds due to you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust and Notice of Election and Demand:
On January 29, 2025, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Montezuma records.
Record Owner: Mildred Pickens
Address of Record Owner: 456 N. Willow
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 30, 1999
Recorded Deed of Trust Reception No.: 482562
Recording Date of Notice of Election and Demand: January 29, 2025
Recorded Notice of Election and Demand Reception No.: 659721
Legal Description of Property: Lot 7, Block 5, J.L. Foutz Addition to the Town of Mancos, as per the plat recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, County of Montezuma, State of Colorado.
Street Address of Property: 456 N. Willow
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I sold at public auction, at 10:00 am on May 21, 2025, at Montezuma County Public Trustee, 140 W. Main Street, Suite 2, Cortez, CO 81321, 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 issued to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, and issued a Public Trustee's Confirmation Deed, all as provided by law.
THEREFORE, Record Owner as evidenced on the Notice of Election and Demand, is notified that funds may be due from excess bid amounts collected at above noted sale. If no claim is made, funds will be transferred to the State Treasurer as part of the "Unclaimed Property Act," pursuant to Colorado law.
First Publication: September 2, 2026
Last Publication: September 30, 2026
Name of Publication: The Journal
Date August 25, 2026
/s/ Ellen Black
Montezuma County Public Trustee
Published in The Journal September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026.

36676
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Norman Dewain Utley, a/k/a Norman D. Utley, a/k/a Norman Utley, Deceased
Case Number: 2026PR30052

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 January 2, 2027, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tana Jean Sparks, Co-Personal Representative
108 Glade Court
Durango, CO 81301

Raymond Dewain Utley
131 Lantana Lane
Mesquite, NV 89027

Kelly R. McCabe, #10259
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the Estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321

Published in The Journal
September 2, 9, 16, 2026

36686
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY
Cortez Fire Protection District
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 32-1-401, et seq. that a Petition for Inclusion of Real Property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Cortez Fire Protection District, County of Montezuma, State of Colorado.
The Petition requests that the boundaries of the Cortez Fire Protection District be altered so as to include the real property described below.
1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER(S):
Weyand, Walter T. and Linda K.
175 Highway 160/491 Cortez, CO 81321
2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION:
The property is located within the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado, and is legally described as follows:
Section: 11 Township: 34 Range: 17 TR IN E1/2; 148.60AC Section: 12 Township: 35 Range: 17 TR IN SW1/4SW1/4NW1/4; TR In LOT1; 8.40AC B 439 P 151 B 580 P324(TIC)& B 640 P 948,954 B 652 P 906 B 655 P 550
Property Tax Parcel Account Number(s): 5635-111-00-011
Commonly known as: 175 Highway 160/491 Cortez, CO 81321
3. Assent of Property Owners:
The Petitioner(s) constitute one hundred percent (100%) of the fee owner(s) of the real property described above and have given their written assent to the inclusion of said property into the District.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Cortez Fire Protection District will hold a public hearing on the Petition on September 9, 2026, at the hour of 6:00 p.m., at Cortez Fire Protection District Station #1, 31 N. Washington St., Cortez, Co 81321, at which time and place any interested persons may appear and show cause in writing why the Petition should not be granted.
The Petition is on file at the administrative office of the District at 31 N. Washington St., Cortez, CO 81321 for public inspection during regular business hours.
Dated this 25th day of August, 2026.
Cortez Fire Protection District
By: Roy Wilkinson, Fire Chief
Published in The Journal September 2, 2026

36687
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY
Cortez Fire Protection District
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 32-1-401, et seq. that a Petition for Inclusion of Real Property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Cortez Fire Protection District, County of Montezuma, State of Colorado.
The Petition requests that the boundaries of the Cortez Fire Protection District be altered so as to include the real property described below.
1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER(S):
Morris, Lorna Jean
PO Box 754 Cortez, CO 81321
2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION:
The property is located within the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado, and is legally described as follows:
Section: 23 Township: 35 Range: 16 MBL HOME TITLE: 32E371050 SERIAL: 1761472SC2248 YEAR: 1976 MAKE: CAM SIZE: 14 x 70 (MORRIS/QUINTANA LAND R15063)
Section: 23 Township: 35 Range: 16 TR IN S1/2NW1/4; 40.38AC (12.5% MIN INT(MC1383) R/460167 R/460691 (M/H- QUINTANA-M3538)
Property Tax Parcel Account Number(s): 563723200002
Commonly known as: 25020 Road E Cortez, CO 81321
3. Assent of Property Owners:
The Petitioner(s) constitute one hundred percent (100%) of the fee owner(s) of the real property described above and have given their written assent to the inclusion of said property into the District.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Cortez Fire Protection District will hold a public hearing on the Petition on September 9, 2026, at the hour of 6:00 p.m., at Cortez Fire Protection District Station #1, 31 N. Washington St., Cortez, Co 81321, at which time and place any interested persons may appear and show cause in writing why the Petition should not be granted.
The Petition is on file at the administrative office of the District at 31 N. Washington St., Cortez, CO 81321 for public inspection during regular business hours.
Dated this 25th day of August, 2026.
Cortez Fire Protection District
By: Roy Wilkinson, Fire Chief
Published in the Journal September 2, 2026

36690
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY
Cortez Fire Protection District
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 32-1-401, et seq. that a Petition for Inclusion of Real Property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Cortez Fire Protection District, County of Montezuma, State of Colorado.
The Petition requests that the boundaries of the Cortez Fire Protection District be altered so as to include the real property described below.
1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER(S):
Bradley, Bruce A. and Cindy S.
23213 Road D Cortez, CO 81321
2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION:
The property is located within the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado, and is legally described as follows:
SW/4 Section: 28 Township: 35 Range: 16 S: 28 T: 35 R: 16 INCL 25.0% MIN INT (MC1386) N1/2SW1/4 80A B 523 P 307 B 527 P 484
Property Tax Parcel Account Number(s): 563728300057
Commonly known as: 23213 Road D Cortez, CO 81321
3. Assent of Property Owners:
The Petitioner(s) constitute one hundred percent (100%) of the fee owner(s) of the real property described above and have given their written assent to the inclusion of said property into the District.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Cortez Fire Protection District will hold a public hearing on the Petition on September 9, 2026, at the hour of 6:00 p.m., at Cortez Fire Protection District Station #1, 31 N. Washington St., Cortez, Co 81321, at which time and place any interested persons may appear and show cause in writing why the Petition should not be granted.
The Petition is on file at the administrative office of the District at 31 N. Washington St., Cortez, CO 81321 for public inspection during regular business hours.
Dated this 25th day of August, 2026.
Cortez Fire Protection District
By: Roy Wilkinson, Fire Chief
Published in the Journal September 2, 2026

36697
ORDINANCE NO. 1374
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE 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 RE-NUMBER 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.
Ordinance No. 1374, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on August 25, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on September 8, 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 September 2, 2026

36707
Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County, Colorado, the following bills and payroll were allowed for the periods of August 1st through August 31st, 2026 inclusive. Detailed information may be seen at the Dolores County Commissioners Office during business hours.

Payroll Check Numbers 6716 - 6729 Direct Deposit Numbers 33975-34117

Bill Check Numbers 121851-121903
GENERAL FUND
August $78,311.05 ALL DEPARTMENTS PAYROLL
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $664.35 Commissioners Other ADVERTISING
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $92.05 Commissioners Other ADVERTISING
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $297.88 Commissioners Other ADVERTISING
CCCT RON VALDEZ $55.00 Maintenance REPAIRS
CDPHE WQCD PERMITS $40.00 Commissioners Other CDPHE - TRANSFER STATION
CENTURY LINK $180.28 IT TELEPHONE
COAL BED CREEK CONSTRUCT $7,530.00 Commissioners Other FIRE CODE
DOVE CREEK PICK N HOE $750.00 Lodging Tax LODGING TAX
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $120.80 Commissioners Other OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $58.56 Commissioners Other TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $78.70 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $18.00 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $434.97 Treasurer OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $(205.60) Treasurer TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $581.51 Assessor OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $19.69 Maintenance OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $593.44 Sheriff OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $363.25 Sheriff TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $167.38 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $289.32 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $36.99 Extension STEM
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $33.98 Fair Board TELEPHONE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $111.36 Fair Board FAIR RIBBONS & JUDGES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $273.45 Fair Board JR RODEO AWARDS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $(59.99) Fair Board JR RODEO AWARDS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $48.52 Fair Board FAIR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $33.61 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $108.13 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $149.86 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
JOHNSON/LENORE $57.99 IT TELEPHONE
KP LLC $1,055.70 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
MARTIN/BRETT $1,500.00 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.80 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.00 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $69.40 Maintenance UTILITIES
NETFORCE PC INC $139.00 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
NETFORCE PC INC $1,048.00 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
PITNEY BOWES $198.27 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
PITNEY BOWES $226.38 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $901.40 Maintenance UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $94.60 Maintenance UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $75.00 Maintenance UTILITIES
AT&T MOBILITY $306.10 Sheriff TELEPHONE
ATMOS ENERGY $50.46 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMERY TELCOM $79.95 IT INTERNET
EMERY TELCOM $350.00 IT INTERNET
EMERY TELCOM $139.50 VA TELEPHONE
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $34.38 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $1,144.34 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $54.98 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $159.41 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $60.79 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $44.57 Sheriff S&R UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $332.59 Fair Board UTILITIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $219.99 EMA OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $352.87 EMA TELEPHONE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $408.65 EMA TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $25.50 EMA FUEL
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $599.51 EMA MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $239.44 EMA MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $359.85 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $617.81 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,099.00 IT CAPITAL OUTLAY
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $158.28 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
FITI WIFI $774.60 IT INTERNET
FITI WIFI $547.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $266.25 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $290.81 Maintenance TRASH SERVICES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $299.32 Maintenance TRASH SERVICES
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $412.72 Commissioners Other ADVERTISING
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $13.15 Commissioners Other ADVERTISING
BANKS/BRAIDEN $50.00 Lodging Tax DEPUTY
BECHTEL & SANTO $93.00 Commissioners Other AUDIT & LEGAL
CARHART FEED & SEED $30.75 Sheriff OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $250.45 Sheriff REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $254.70 Sheriff REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $4.75 Extension MISCELLANEOUS
CARHART FEED & SEED $93.90 Extension YELLOW JACKET ORCHARD
CARHART FEED & SEED $283.57 Fair Board FAIR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
CARHART FEED & SEED $98.00 Fair Board FAIR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
CENTURY LINK $304.21 Sheriff TELEPHONE
COOK/LINDA $14.00 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
COUNTY SHERIFFS OF COLOR $150.00 Sheriff TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $110.80 Commissioners Other TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $106.91 Mapping & Addressing TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $615.92 Sheriff FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $6,914.70 Sheriff FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $732.43 EMA FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $239.66 VA TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $47.96 Commissioners Other TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $154.80 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $132.85 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $18.75 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $30.84 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $24.43 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $21.04 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $38.37 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $68.31 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $20.36 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $7.18 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $7.18 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $7.18 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $7.18 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $7.18 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $5.24 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $7.67 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $12.65 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $7.18 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $7.18 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $10.17 Sheriff SEARCH & RESCUE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $4.38 Fair Board FAIR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
ELLIOTT/MIRANDA $200.00 Sheriff MISCELLANEOUS
FLEMING/OMA $18.57 Extension MISCELLANEOUS
GOLBRICHT/DENNIS R $409.50 Commissioners Other LAND USE & PLANNING UPDATES
GOLBRICHT/DENNIS R $2,584.50 Attorney CONTRACT-ATTORNEY
GOLBRICHT/DENNIS R $3,295.50 Attorney PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
HAPPY DAYS $125.00 Sheriff UNIFORMS
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $14,960.56 Commissioners Other CAPITAL OUTLAY
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $200.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
KEESLING/KELSEY $80.00 Sheriff DISPATCHERS PHONE
KEESLING/KELSEY $120.00 Sheriff DISPATCHERS PHONE
KEESLING/KELSEY $120.00 Sheriff DISPATCHERS PHONE
KEESLING/KELSEY $120.00 Sheriff DISPATCHERS PHONE
KEESLING/KELSEY $120.00 Sheriff DISPATCHERS PHONE
LE PEW SEPTIC TANK $475.00 Maintenance CAHONE PARK MAINTENANCE
LIBERTY VOTE USA INC $2,568.70 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
MON DO TITLE CO $16,121.50 Commissioners Other CAPITAL OUTLAY
SYMBOLARTS $420.01 Sheriff UNIFORMS
VITAL RECORDS CONTROL $249.59 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $222.59 Fair Board TRASH SERVICES
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $109.50 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NETFORCE PC INC $240.00 IT OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
NETFORCE PC INC $938.72 IT TELEPHONE
NETFORCE PC INC $28.80 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NETFORCE PC INC $180.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
STATE OF COLORADO $299.14 Clerk POSTAGE

TOTAL $161,269.91

BILL CHECK NUMBER 204838-204858,240897-898
SENIOR SERVICES
August $14,469.49 Senior Services PAYROLL
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $26.00 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
AUTO CHLOR SYSTEM $231.53 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES $292.62 Senior Services MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
SPANGLER/CAMERON $122.86 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SPANGLER/CAMERON $150.00 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SPANGLER/CAMERON $120.98 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
BLUE MOUNTAIN EXTERMINAT $95.00 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $110.90 Senior Services OFFICE SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $17.34 Senior Services KITCHEN SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,625.75 Senior Services FOOD
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $323.46 Senior Services HOSPITALITY
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $124.40 Senior Services ADVERTISING
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $185.00 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,052.85 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $40.36 Senior Services MISCELLANEOUS
LANGSTAFF/VIOLA $96.00 Senior Services PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
LEMS AUTO BODY & PAINT $35.00 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
LEMS AUTO BODY & PAINT $35.00 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $90.45 Senior Services UTILITIES
PARKER/JASON $200.00 Senior Services HOME CHORE
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $202.50 Senior Services UTILITIES
ATMOS ENERGY $180.62 Senior Services UTILITIES
CALLAWAY PACKING $32.78 Senior Services KITCHEN SUPPLIES
CALLAWAY PACKING $29.85 Senior Services KITCHEN SUPPLIES
CALLAWAY PACKING $19.96 Senior Services KITCHEN SUPPLIES
CALLAWAY PACKING $283.25 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $406.79 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $148.94 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $445.48 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $361.20 Senior Services FOOD
CARHART FEED & SEED $73.30 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $726.40 Senior Services FUEL
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $260.13 Senior Services FOOD
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $237.92 Senior Services ADVERTISING
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $11.99 Senior Services TRAINING
MARTIN/TERESA $250.00 Senior Services HOME CHORE
SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPI $720.00 Senior Services FALL RISK
SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPI $1,580.00 Senior Services FALL RISK
SPANGLER/CAMERON $761.36 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SUBCOOLED HEATING & REFR $180.00 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $198.32 Senior Services UTILITIES
AUTO CHLOR SYSTEM $231.53 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $1,476.90 Senior Services UTILITIES

TOTAL 28,264.21

Bill Check Numbers 301619-301628
Health Nurse
August $7,570.01 Health Nurse PAYROLL
AT&T MOBILITY $64.14 Health Nurse TELEPHONE
AT&T MOBILITY $62.14 Health Nurse TELEPHONE
AT&T MOBILITY $62.14 Health Nurse TELEPHONE
KIBEL/JULIE $63.80 Health Nurse TRAVEL & MEETINGS
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC $464.68 Health Nurse OPHP GRANT
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC $20.00 Health Nurse OPHP GRANT
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC $36.72 Health Nurse OPHP GRANT
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $90.45 Health Nurse UTILITIES
NETFORCE PC INC $105.00 Health Nurse DSL
NETFORCE PC INC $118.39 Health Nurse DSL
CDPHE $28.00 Health Nurse VITAL RECORDS
EMERY TELCOM $249.95 Health Nurse DSL
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $219.50 Health Nurse UTILITIES
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $657.38 Health Nurse OFFICE SUPPLIES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $141.51 Health Nurse UTILITIES

TOTAL 9,953.81

Bill Check Numbers 401481 - 401487
Mand. Weed
August $4,895.33 Mand Weed PAYROLL
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $10.50 Mand. Weed OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $14.99 Mand. Weed TELEPHONE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $14.21 Mand. Weed REPAIRS
GROUNDHOG VISTA HOA $50.00 Mand. Weed HPP GRANT
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $232.45 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
WOOD/JAMES $50.00 Mand. Weed HPP GRANT
ATMOS ENERGY $46.33 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $103.59 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $36.44 Mand. Weed REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $25.90 Mand. Weed REPAIRS

TOTAL 5,479.74
Bill Check Numbers 507423-507459
Road & Bridge
August $42,302.47 Road & Bridge PAYROLL
AT&T MOBILITY $115.48 Road & Bridge TELEPHONE
AT&T MOBILITY $(40.00) Road & Bridge TELEPHONE
BELT SALVAGE COMPANY $80.00 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
BISHOP LIFTING $1,171.00 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
BRUIN WASTE MANAGEMENT $150.00 Road & Bridge DUST CONTROL
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,216.87 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $199.29 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $331.03 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $82.75 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $58.77 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $22.00 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $809.56 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FLEET PRIDE $74.64 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
INTERSTATE BILLING SERVI $47.44 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
INTERSTATE BILLING SERVI $51.70 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
MHC KENWORTH GRAND JUNCT $2,669.59 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.00 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $90.45 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
TEXAS REFINERY CORPORATI $526.33 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
UNITED CENTRAL INDUSTRIA $834.00 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
UNITED CENTRAL INDUSTRIA $20.88 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
UNITED CENTRAL INDUSTRIA $13.75 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
UNITED CENTRAL INDUSTRIA $37.19 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
ATMOS ENERGY $61.67 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
ATMOS ENERGY $32.48 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $124.69 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $60.19 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $38.13 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
RELADYNE WEST LLC $31,463.46 Road & Bridge FUEL
SAN MIGUEL POWER ASSOCIA $39.00 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
SAN MIGUEL POWER ASSOCIA $74.00 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $202.50 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
BRUCKNERS CORPORATE BILL $155.96 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $7,688.11 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
DK AG & AUTO $3,677.87 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
DK AG & AUTO $196.06 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
MHC KENWORTH GRAND JUNCT $1,093.12 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
MHC KENWORTH GRAND JUNCT $185.71 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC $193.60 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
WAGNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY $1,725.30 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $434.49 Road & Bridge TRASH SERVICES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $828.73 Road & Bridge UTILITIES

Total $99,181.26

I, Lenore Johnson, Commissioners' Bookkeeper of Dolores County, Colorado, do hereby certify the foregoing to be full and true accounting of all bills and payroll allowed by the Board of County Commissioners for period ending August 31st, 2026 approved at regular meetings August 3rd, August 10th, & August 17th, 2026.
Published in The Journal September 2, 2026

36718
ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number 2026C126
Name of Haylee Elizabeth Tunick is requested to be changed to Milly Elizabeth Tunick.
Published in The Journal September 2, 9 and 16, 2026

36776
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Michael Burnison, aka Mike Burnison, aka Michael Sage Burnison, aka Michael S. Burnison (Deceased)
No. 25PR30048
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the undersigned or to the District Court of Montezuma County, Colorado, on or before January 15, 2027, or said claims may be forever barred.
VeeAnn Roberts
326 Maple St
Cortez, CO 81321
Published in The Journal September 2, 9 and 16, 2026

36565
NOTICE OF HEARING BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOARD)
OF THE DOLORES WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (DISTRICT)
FOR PROJECT IRRIGATION WATER ASSESSMENT HEARING (ASSESSMENT HEARING)

On September 10, 2026 the Board of the District will hold a hearing at the District's Office, 60 S. Cactus Street, Cortez, Colorado, at 4:00 p.m., pursuant to District Full Service Area Irrigator Administrative Payment Policy and C.R.S. 37-45-127 concerning objections to the collection, as tax assessments, of unpaid balances on delinquent accounts for the properties listed below.

MONTEZUMA COUNTY
Audrey T. Packer Living Trust C/O Scott Packer
P O Box 125
Marvel CO 81329
Quarter Circle Lazy Heart Living Trust
3304 J. F. Scott
Aztec NM 87410
Section 23 T39N R18W Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 5, Pt. Lot 6, Pt. Lot 7 and Pt. Lot 8
Parcel: 507123300003

Justin Dale and Victoria Rose Dennison
P O Box 973
Cortez CO 81321
Section 32 T39N R18W NE4 SW4, NW4 SW4, SW4 SW4, SE4 SW4
Parcel: 507132300052

Baylen Jade Garza & Tasha Jo Mahaffey
P O Box 338 & P O Box 315
Yellow Jacket CO 81335
Section 21 T38N R17W Pt. NW4
Parcel : 534121200009

Jonathan Keith Hindmarsh & Alesha Tozer
P.O. Box 1108, 6375 Road G
Cortez CO 81321
Section 18 T38N R18W SW4 NE4, SE4 NE4, NE4 SE4 and NW4 SE4
Parcel: 534318100001

Job Lopez
81-767 Dr. Carreon Blvd. Suite 2 & 80834 Gentle Breeze Drive
Indio CA 92201
Section 29 T39N R18W NW4 SE4, SW4 SE4, SE4 SE4
Section 32 T39N R18W NW4 NE4
Parcel : 507129400019
Job Lopez
81-767 Dr. Carreon Blvd. Suite 2 & 80834 Gentle Breeze Drive
Indio CA 92201
Section 22 T38N R17W NW4 NW4, SW4 NW4
Parcel: 534122200005

Job Lopez
81-767 Dr. Carreon Blvd. Suite 2 & 80834 Gentle Breeze Drive
Indio CA 92201
Section 28 T39N R18W SW4 NW4, SE4 NW4, NE4 SW4, NW4 SW4, SE4 SW4
Section 33 T39N R18W NE4 NE4, NW4 NE4, SW4 NE4, SE4 NE4, NE4 NW4, SE4 NW4
Parcel : 507128200112

Job Lopez
81-767 Dr. Carreon Blvd. Suite 2 & 80834 Gentle Breeze Drive
Indio CA 92201
Section 6 T38N R18W Pt. SW4 NE4, Pt. Lot 10, Pt. Lot 9, Pt. Lot 11, Pt. Lot 14 and Lot 15
Parcel: 534306200002

DOLORES COUNTY
Douglas Collin & Amanda Rae Mack
P O Box 355, 15546 Road BB
Pleasant View CO 81331
Section 7 T39N R17W Pt. NE4 NE4, Pt. NW4 NE4, Pt. NE4 NW4 and Pt. Lot 5
Parcel: 507307100102

The owners of the above-described properties are hereby notified that in the District secretary's office may be found and examined a description of the properties to be so assessed and the amount of the delinquencies/assessments thereon fixed by the board. If, in the opinion of any person whose property is to be so assessed, the property has been assessed too high, or has been erroneously or illegally assessed, at any time before the date of the District Board hearing, the owner(s) may file written objections to such assessments, stating the grounds of such objections, which statement shall be verified by the affidavit of said person(s) or his/their agent(s). At the hearing, the board shall hear such evidence and/or arguments as may be offered concerning the correctness or legality of such delinquencies/assessments and may modify or amend the same and shall certify any delinquent amounts to the Montezuma County Treasurer and Dolores County Treasurer.
Dated: August 13, 2026.
Kenneth W. Curtis III, General Manager
Published in The Journal August 26 and September 2, 2026

36606
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of RANDALL COX, Deceased; Montezuma County Probate Case Number: 2026 PR 30038. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Montezuma County, Colorado on or before December 26, 2026 or the claims may be forever barred. Attorney for the Personal Representative: Amos L. Soignier, Esq., Soignier Law Firm, LLC, 2855 Main Ave., Suite B101, Durango, CO 81301.
Published in The Journal August 26 and September 2 and 9, 2026

36634
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Joe L. Mahaffey, a/k/a Joe Lee Mahaffey, a/k/a Joe Mahaffey, Deceased
Case Number: 2026PR30051
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Montezuma County, Colorado on or before December 26, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Scott Joe Mahaffey,
Co-Personal Representative
P.O. Box 314
Yellow Jacket, CO 81335

Dana Lynn Cox
187 Sierra Vista
Durango, CO 81301

Kelly R. McCabe, #10259
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the Estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Published in The Journal August 26 and September 2 and 9, 2026

36661
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No.: 26C91
Public Notice is given on August 19, 2026 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with Montezuma County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Charleigh Jolene King be changed to Charleigh Jolene Ream.
By /s/ Judge
Published in The Journal
August 26, September 2, 9, 2026

36629
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Lauranna Renee Lemons, Deceased
Case Number 26PR30050
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Montezuma County, Colorado on or before December 30, 2026, or the claims may be forever banned.
Rebecca A. Pescador
6835 Road 25, Ste A
Cortez, CO 81321
Published in The Journal August 26 and September 2 and 9, 2026

36393
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS 38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 13-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On June 23, 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): Joshua Scharnhorst and Garth Scharnhorst
Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc., its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Date of Deed of Trust: November 13, 2024
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 18, 2024
Recording Information at Reception No: 658724
Original Principal Amount: $173,382.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $171,909.30
Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 4, Block 3, MCBRIDE ADDITION to the City of Cortez, according to the revised plat thereof filed for record April 4, 1958 in Book 7 at Page 63.
Also known by street and number as: 625 East 3rd Street, Cortez, CO 81321
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, AT 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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: August 19, 2026
Last Publication: September 16, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: June 23, 2026
Ellen Black, Public Trustee in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Ellen Black, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC, Amanda Ferguson #44893, 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone (303) 274-0155, Attorney File #CO27310
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 August 19, 26 and September 2, 9, 16, 2026

36394
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS 38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 14-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On June 24, 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): Marjorie Lynn Soukup
Original Beneficiary(ies): United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department Agriculture
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, United States Department Agriculture
Date of Deed of Trust: March 10, 2006
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 13, 2006
Recording Information at Reception No: 538753
Original Principal Amount: $140,200.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $108,616.91
Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 7, 8 and 9, Block 4, C.R.S.P. ADDITION to the City of Cortez, according to the plat thereof filed for record May 11, 1950 in Book 6 at Page 5.
Also known by street and number as: 415 N. Chestnut Street, Cortez, CO 81321
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, AT 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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: August 19, 2026
Last Publication: September 16, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: June 24, 2026
Ellen Black, Public Trustee in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Ellen Black, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC, Amanda Ferguson #44893, 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone (303) 274-0155, Attorney File #CO26918
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 August 19, 26 and September 2, 9, 16, 2026

36557
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Vivian Lucile Wright, aka Vivian Lucielle Wright, aka Vivian Lucille Wright, aka Vivian L. Wright, deceased.
Case Number 2026PR27
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative named below or to District Court of Montezuma County, Colorado, on or before December 19, 2026 or the claims may be forever barred.
Trudi Rose
PO Box 1352
Mancos, CO 81328
Published in The Journal August 19, 26 and September 2, 2026.

36314
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS 38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 11-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On JUNE 8, 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): Heidi R. Wilkerson
Original Beneficiary(ies): United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, United States Department of Agriculture
Date of Deed of Trust: February 17, 2011
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 17, 2011
Recording Information at Reception No: 575387
Original Principal Amount: $148,100.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $115, 017.70
Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 9, Block 2, Verde Vu Subdivision, a part of the Hartman Addition to the City of Cortez, according to the Eighth Partial Amended Plat thereof filed for record May 8, 1974 in Book 9 at Page 70.
Also known by street and number as: 918 S. Cedar 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, OCTOBER 7, 2026, AT 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: August 12, 2026
Last Publication: September 9, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: June 8, 2026
Ellen Black, Public Trustee in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Ellen Black, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC, Amanda Ferguson #44893, 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone (303) 274-0155, Attorney File #CO26897
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 August 12, 19, 26 and September 2, 9, 2026

36315
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS 38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 12-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On June 10, 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): Venay Uecke and Jerome Uecke
Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc., its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Rocket Mortgage, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: September 13, 2019
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 16, 2019
Recording Information at Reception No: 625109**
Original Principal Amount: $254,308.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $224,149.08
Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
A tract of land in the NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 33, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, N.M.P.M., being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING as a point on the South line of the NW1/4SW1/4 of said Section 33, from which point the SW corner of said Section 33, original stone in place, bears South 3211'48" West a distance of 1556.32 feet; THENCE South 89 51'22" East a distance of 488.58 feet along South line of the NW1/4SW1/4 of said Section 33 to the SE Corner of the NW1/4SW1/4 of said Section 33; North 00 58'48" East a distance of 711.34 feet along the East line of the NW1/4SW1/4 of said Section 33 to the South right of way line of County Road G; North 80 36'31" West a distance of 507.55 feet along the South right of way line of County Road G; South a distance of 792.82 feet to the point of beginning.

**The Deed of Trust legal description was corrected by a Corrective Affidavit re: Scrivener's Error recorded on 4/20/2026 at Reception No. 666691, in the records of Montezuma County, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 17150 Road G, 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, OCTOBER 7, 2026, AT 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: August 12, 2026
Last Publication: September 9, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: June 10, 2026
Ellen Black, Public Trustee in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Ellen Black, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC, Amanda Ferguson #44893, 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone (303) 274-0155, Attorney File #CO26231
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 August 12, 19, 26 and September 2, 9, 2026