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35958
THE DOLORES COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD ON JULY 6, 2026

THE CURRENT STAGE TWO FIRE BAN IN PLACE REMAINS IN EFFECT

ORDINANCE 2026-02

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
DOLORES COUNTY, COLORADO

ENACTING A DOLORES COUNTY OPEN BURNING AND LOCAL FIRE RESTRICTION ORDINANCE, REPEALING AND REPLACING DOLORES COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2011-2

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County is empowered under C.R.S. 30-11-107(1)(e), to provide for the management of the business and concerns of the County; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. 30-15-401(n.5), the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County has the power to adopt an ordinance to ban open fires to a degree and in a manner that is deemed necessary to reduce the danger of wildfires, based upon competent evidence; and

WHEREAS, C.R.S. 30-15-401(1)(n.7), authorizes the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County to prohibit the sale, use and possession of fireworks, including permissible fireworks, within those portions of unincorporated Dolores County, provided such an ordinance shall be in effect for the period between May 31 and July 5 of any year only if the County adopts a resolution specifying that the Ordinance remains in effect for such period with a finding of high fire danger based upon competent evidence; and

WHEREAS, federal and state land agencies which are responsible for management of a substantial majority of the lands within Dolores County have independent authority to impose fire bans on federal lands under their jurisdiction; and

WHEREAS, Dolores County previously adopted Ordinance No. 2011-2, allowing for fire bans in unincorporated Dolores County; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County finds it to be prudent and necessary to establish a process to ban open fires, including fireworks, under conditions where such burning is dangerous to the health and safety of the community and the danger of forest and/or grass fires is high, and to require citizens to notify and obtain a verbal permit from the Dolores County Sheriff before initiating an agricultural fire and/or open burning, and to provide penalties for initiating such a fire on days when restrictions are in effect; and

WHEREAS, this Ordinance, upon adoption, shall repeal and replace Dolores County Ordinance No. 2011-2.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DOLORES COUNTY, COLORADO:

I. TITLE
a. This Ordinance shall be known and referred to as the "Dolores County Open Burning and Local Fire Restriction Ordinance," and may be cited and referenced as such.

II. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Ordinance is to:
a. Preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare of citizens in Dolores County by allowing the Dolores County Board of County Commissioners to restrict open fires, open burning, and/or the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of the County when high fire dangers exist, in order to prevent forest and grass fires; and
b. Establish open/agricultural burning definitions and allow for the implementation of restrictions on open fires and burning during severe weather conditions, to include watches and warnings issued by the National Weather Service.
c. Prohibit the open burning of trash.
d. Define applicable penalties and fee schedule for violation of this Ordinance.

III. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Ordinance, the following definitions shall apply:
a. "Fireworks" -As defined in C.R.S. 24-33.5-2001(5), any composition or device designed to produce a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation and that meets the definition of articles pyrotechnics, permissible fireworks or display fireworks pursuant to C.R.S. 24-33.5-2001(11).
b. Red Flag/High Wind Temporary Fire Ban - A Red Flag/High Wind Temporary Fire Ban is in effect any time when the National Weather Service issues any of the following watches/advisories:
i. Red Flag Warning
ii. Wind Advisory
iii. High Wind Watch
iv. High Wind Warning
c. Open Fire - As used in this Ordinance, the term "Open Fire":
i. Includes: Setting fire to any grass, wood or other combustible material outside of an enclosed structure; the use of explosives or fireworks of all kinds and brands; or outdoor welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame other than in an area cleared of all flammable materials;
ii. Does NOT include: Emissions from fireplaces, fire pits, chimaeras or other wood burning containers that have been approved for residential, recreation, or aesthetic purposes at a residence or business; campfire outside a structure or living accommodation contained by a fireplace, pit, or permanent grate used for cooking, personal warmth, personal recreation, ceremonial or aesthetic purposes or a campfire that uses charcoal, natural gas, propane or another fuel or fires within a residential or commercial fireplace.
d. Agricultural Open Burning - Colorado defines Agricultural Open Burning as: open burning of cover vegetation for the purpose of preparing the soil for crop production, weed control, maintenance of water conveyance structures related to agricultural operations, and other agricultural cultivation purposes." [Colorado Air Regulation 9].
e. Trash - Any mixture or quantity of flammable and/or inflammable waste materials, including but not limited to garbage, rubbish, wastepaper, plastics, wood, fabric, metal, or other materials of a manmade nature which are discarded as waste from any home, institution, or business.
f. Slash/Pile Burning - Burning of vegetative material that has been concentrated by manual or mechanical methods and separated into piles.

IV. APPLICATION
a. Pursuant to C.R.S. 30-15-401(2)(a)(I), this Ordinance shall apply throughout unincorporated areas of Dolores County (not including state or federal land), unless the Resolution enacting the ban designates a reduced area.

V. UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES
a. The following activities are unlawful at all times within unincorporated Dolores County:
i. Engaging in any activity prohibited when Stage I, Stage II or Stage III fire restrictions are in effect, unless otherwise exempted per the applicable resolution.
ii. No person shall initiate an Open Fire without first notify and obtaining a verbal permit from the Dolores County Sheriff's Office.
iii. No person shall an initiate an Open Fire in unincorporated areas of Dolores County on a day when a "Red Flag/High Wind/Fire Weather Watch," Temporary Fire Ban is in effect.
iv. The open burning of any trash, rubber, plastics, tires, asphaltic shingles, insulation or similar dense or toxic smoke-producing substances by any person, firm, corporation, cooperative, or any other entity is prohibited.

VI. OPEN BURNS THAT REQUUIRE A STATE PERMIT FROM CDPHE

a. Certain open burning may be allowed but requires a permit issued through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Air Pollution Control Division. These burns may include, but are not limited to, Slash/Pile Burning. See, Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Regulation No. 9, 5 Code Colorado Regulations 1001-11 and for further information.

VII. REQUIRED NOTICE/VERBAL PERMIT - DOLORES COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
a. No person in Dolores County shall initiate or continue an agricultural open burn, broadcast burn or Open Fire as described in this Ordinance without first notifying and obtaining a verbal permit from the Dolores County Sheriff's Office on that same day.

VIII. DECLARATION OR RESCISSION OF FIRE RESTRICTION
a. The Board of County Commissioners shall be responsible for declaring, rescinding or modifying Fire Restrictions through formal resolution following consideration of competent evidence. When considering any such action, the Board may rely upon recommendations of the Sheriff as Fire Warden, as well as representatives of Fire Districts or Authorities. The Board recognizes that when weather conditions bring low relative humidity, dry fuel loads and the potential for extreme fire behavior; local, state and federal fire suppression and land management agencies meet on a regular basis to determine whether fire restrictions are warranted to prevent fires and protect the health, safety and property of citizens across the region. The Board shall heavily consider the conclusions and actions of those agencies when determining restrictions. Any Resolution of restrictions made pursuant to this section shall specify the Stage Level, as well as modifications thereto, parameters and duration of the restrictions as deemed necessary and appropriate. In the event of an urgency requiring an immediate restriction, the Dolores County Sheriff, acting as County Fire Warden, shall have the authority to declare a restriction based upon competent evidence. In such an event, the Board of County Commissioners shall consider the matter at the next Commissioner meeting for ratification, modification or recission. Additionally, the Dolores County Sheriff may grant specific exemptions to enacted fire restrictions to individuals who can present compelling grounds, and it is determined that any fire danger may be adequately mitigated.

IX. FIRE RESTRICTION STAGES
The following Open Fire Restriction Stages shall be applicable pursuant to this Ordinance unless otherwise specified or modified in a declaration resolution:
a. STAGE I FIRE RESTRICTIONS
The following acts shall be PROHIBITED unless exempted specifically when STAGE I Fire Restrictions are imposed:
i. Open fires including agricultural burning of fields, fence rows, ditches, piles, slash or wildland broadcast burning.
ii. Smoking EXCEPT within an enclosed vehicle or building (where legally allowed) or a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three (3) feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
iii. The use of explosives or fireworks of any kind (as defined) pursuant to C.R.S. 30-15-40l(l)(n.7) to include the use of exploding targets or tracer ammunition.
iv. Use of a chainsaw or other internal combustion engine without a properly installed and operational USDA or SAE approved spark arrestor.
v. The burning of trash.

The following acts shall be PERMITTED unless specifically restricted when STAGE I Fire Restrictions are imposed:
i. Fires within a permanent fire pit, ring or BBQ grill at a private residence, or within a developed recreational site such as a campground or picnic area that is completely void of combustible material on the ground.
ii. Use of a fully enclosed (sheepherder type) stove with a " spark arrester type screen.
iii. Use of residential fire features such as chiminea, tiki torches or gas fire pits when supervised by a responsible adult.
iv. Use of liquid or gas fueled stoves, lanterns and heating devices with a controlled flame and a shut-off valve.
v. Use of a chainsaw or other internal combustion engine with a USDA or SAE approved spark arrestor properly installed and functioning, while in possession of a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher of at least eight (8) ounces and a rounded point shovel with an overall length of at least 35 inches (35") readily available for use.
vi. Responsible target practice using non-exploding targets, non-tracer ammunition.
vii. Welding if conducted in a safe manner in an area void of combustible material for ten feet (10') in diameter and in possession of a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A.
viii. Professional Fireworks displays with a valid permit and fire mitigation plan.

b. STAGE II FIRE RESTRICTIONS
The following acts shall be PROHIBITED unless exempted specifically when STAGE II Fire Restrictions are imposed:
i. Building, maintaining, attending, or using any fire, campfire or stove fire outside - recreational fires of all kinds are prohibited.
ii. All open and agricultural burning to include but not limited to burning of fields, ditches, fence lines or brush.
iii. Fires in portable chimineas, charcoal BBQ grills, decorative or warming fire pits and tiki torches.
v. Smoking, outside in an area that is not void of combustible materials or the disposal of a lit cigarette butt from a moving vehicle.
vi. Use of a motor vehicle off established roads, motorized trail or parking outside an established parking area in an area flammable vegetation within ten feet of the vehicle.
vii. The use of explosives or fireworks of any kind (as defined) pursuant to C.R.S. 30-15-401(1)(n.7), to include the use of exploding targets or tracer ammunition.
viii. Operating a chainsaw or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine WITHOUT a USDA or SAE approved spark arrester properly installed and in effective working order.

The following acts shall be PERMITTED unless restricted when STAGE II Fire Restrictions are imposed:
i. Fires fueled by propane, natural gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuels such as lanterns, BBQ grills, stoves or back-yard fire features, equipped with a shut-off valve are allowed when used in an area of at least three (3) feet from any flammable material such as grass or pine needles.
ii. Smoking, within an enclosed vehicle or building (where legally allowed) or outside while stopped in an area at least three (3) feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
iii. Operating a chainsaw or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine with a USDA or SAE approved spark arrester properly installed and in effective working order, while possessing a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A and a round point shovel with an overall length of at least 35 inches (35") readily available for use.
iv. Welding or use of cutting torches within an area that is barren and cleared of all combustible materials of at least 30 feet in all directions from the operating equipment, while possessing a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A.
v. Use of a motor vehicle on established roads or motorized trails void of tall grass or flammable vegetation and when parked, the vehicle is in an established parking area in an area void of vegetation within ten feet of the vehicle.
vi. Professional Fireworks displays with a valid permit and fire management plan.
vii. Open fire or burning conducted by any local, state or federal officer in performance of official fire suppression functions.

c. STAGE III FIRE RESTRICTIONS
Stage III Fire Restrictions are a closure order prohibiting entry to the affected area of the restrictions for all entry except for:

i. Persons with a written fire entry and activity permit issued by the Sheriff or Board.
ii. Any local, state or federal officer or member of an organized rescue, firefighting force, law enforcement or other first responder in the performance of an official duty.
iii. Resident owners and lessees of private property within the closed area.
iv. Other exceptions as designated by the Board.

X. ENFORCEMENT
a. This Ordinance shall be enforced by the Dolores County Sheriff, or their designee.

XI. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
a. Pursuant to C.R.S. 30-15-402(1), any person who violates any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a civil infraction, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each separate violation. Each violation shall be deemed separate and distinct from any other violation and punishable as a separate offense.
b. VIOLATIONS
i. First Violation: Fifty dollars ($50)
ii. Second Violation: Two-hundred and fifty dollars ($250)
iii. Third Violation: Five hundred dollars ($500)
iv. Subsequent Violations: One thousand dollars ($1,000)
c. The penalty assessment procedure provided in C.R.S. 16-2-201 is authorized to be followed by any law enforcement officer for such violation(s). The notice shall be a summons and complaint, identify the alleged offender, specify the offense and applicable fine, and require that the alleged offender pay the fine or appear to answer the charge at a specified time and place.

XII. ADDITIONAL REMEDIES
a. The remedies provided in this Ordinance shall be cumulative and in addition to any other federal, state or local remedy, criminal or civil which may be available. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to preclude prosecution under any other applicable statute, ordinance, rule, order or regulation including, but not limited to, prosecution under C.R.S. 18-13-109.

XIII. SEVERABILITY
a. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence or phrase of this Ordinance is adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect, impair or invalidate any other provisions of this Ordinance which can be given effect without such invalid provision.

XIV. EMERGENCY
a. The Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation and protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Dolores County, Colorado.

XV. REPEAL
a. Dolores County Resolution Ordinance No. 2011-2 is hereby repealed, effective upon the adoption of this Ordinance.
b. Any fire restrictions in place upon adoption of this Ordinance, shall remain in place and this Ordinance shall be applicable thereto.
c. Any other Dolores County ordinances, resolutions, rules or regulations, or parts thereof, in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

INTRODUCED, READ, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL in the Cortez Journal on the 1st day of June 2026.

ADOPTED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL, in the Cortez Journal on the 6th day of July 2026.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DOLORES COUNTY, COLORADO

By: /s/ Eric Stiasny
Eric Stiasny, Board Chair
ATTEST:

/s/ Shayla Oliver
Shayla Oliver, Clerk

Published in The Journal
July 15, 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

35979
PUBLIC NOTICE
CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL

Notice is hereby given that the Cortez City Council will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of reviewing the proposed revisions to Cortez Land Use Code, Sections 2.03 Standards of Measurement, Section 2.04 Definitions and Terms of Use, Table 3.2 Nonresidential Dimensional Standards, Table 3.4 Schedule of Use Regulations, 3.06.4.A.2.d Accessory carport standards, 3.06.13 Natural Medicine Businesses (add and renumber rest of Chapter), 4.06.A.12 Other Utilities, 5.04.2 Design and Construction Standards, 5.06 Landscaping and Screening, 5.09.4 Parking Lot Lighting, 5.010.7 Historic Signs, and Chapter 7 Historic Preservation. This is the first reading with the second reading being held on August 11th, 2026 at 7:30 pm, same location. The first hearing will be held Tuesday, July 28th,2026, at 7:30 pm, in the Cortez City Council Chambers, Cortez City Hall at 123 Roger Smith Ave., Cortez, Co.

The City urges anyone with an interest in this matter to attend the above meeting. For further information, please contact Cortez City Hall at 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, or call 970-565-3402.

Dated this 8th day of July, 2026

Published in The Journal
July 15, 2026

35981
Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County, Colorado, the following bills and payroll were allowed for the periods of June 1st through June 30th, 2026 inclusive. Detailed information may be seen at the Dolores County Commissioners Office during business hours.

Payroll Check Numbers 6688 - 6701 Direct Deposit Numbers 33659-33815

Bill Check Numbers 121715-121773
GENERAL FUND
June $82,945.95 ALL DEPARTMENTS PAYROLL
PITNEY BOWES $2,000.00 Commissioners Other POSTAGE
PITNEY BOWES $2,000.00 Commissioners Other POSTAGE
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $109.50 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $324.28 Commissioners Other ADVERTISING
BAXTER/SHASTA $75.00 Maintenance TELEPHONE
BROWN/MELISSA $120.00 Sheriff DISPATCHERS PHONE
CENTURY LINK $181.40 IT TELEPHONE
COLO CO CLERKS ASSOCIATI $700.00 Elections TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DAVES/MARGRET $75.00 IT TELEPHONE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $91.04 Commissioners Other OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $155.04 Commissioners Other TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $55.90 Commissioners Other CONSERVATION TRUST/LOTTO
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $239.67 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $13.69 Treasurer OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $230.60 Treasurer TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $52.99 Maintenance OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $23.07 Sheriff TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $755.00 Sheriff EQUIPMENT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $22.20 Sheriff TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $10.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $359.85 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $16.99 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $278.00 Extension TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $14.52 Extension YELLOW JACKET ORCHARD
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $71.07 VA TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $29.97 Fair Board OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $33.98 Fair Board TELEPHONE
FISHER/AMBER $75.00 Mapping & Addressing TELEPHONE
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $135.75 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $69.95 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
JOHNSON/LENORE $57.99 IT TELEPHONE
KEESLING/KELSEY $120.00 Sheriff DISPATCHERS PHONE
LACY/KIMBERLEY $45.00 IT TELEPHONE
MARTIN/BRETT $1,500.00 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
MELLOTT/MARY ANN $120.00 Sheriff DISPATCHERS PHONE
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.40 Commissioners Other MISCELLANEOUS
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.00 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $43.20 Fair Board UTILITIES
NETFORCE PC INC $904.93 IT TELEPHONE
NETFORCE PC INC $24.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NETFORCE PC INC $1,890.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NETFORCE PC INC $160.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NETFORCE PC INC $1,048.00 Elections OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
NORMAS FLORAL $24.96 Extension MISCELLANEOUS
OLIVER/SHAYLA $75.00 IT TELEPHONE
STATE OF COLORADO $189.84 Clerk POSTAGE
TRANE US INC $3,244.60 Commissioners CAPITAL OUTLAY
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $28.79 EMA OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $332.74 EMA TELEPHONE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $(289.04) EMA TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $312.62 EMA MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $239.44 EMA MISC GRANTS
AT&T MOBILITY $305.92 Sheriff TELEPHONE
ATMOS ENERGY $332.19 Maintenance UTILITIES
CENTURY LINK $296.28 Sheriff TELEPHONE
EMERY TELCOM $79.95 IT INTERNET
EMERY TELCOM $350.00 IT INTERNET
EMERY TELCOM $139.10 VA TELEPHONE
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $39.24 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $1,036.02 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $52.61 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $132.78 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $48.53 Maintenance UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $29.08 Sheriff S&R UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $198.14 Fair Board UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $543.00 Maintenance UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $128.40 Maintenance UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $75.00 Maintenance UTILITIES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $216.33 Commissioners Other CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $322.18 Maintenance TRASH SERVICES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $218.48 Maintenance TRASH SERVICES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $255.17 Fair Board TRASH SERVICES
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $109.50 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $163.02 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $26.30 Commissioners Other ADVERTISING
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $293.92 Commissioners Other ADVERTISING
CARHART FEED & SEED $64.68 Sheriff OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $61.64 Sheriff REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $980.00 Sheriff REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $51.70 Fair Board FAIR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
CARHART FEED & SEED $213.64 Maintenance OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
CASP TREASURER $50.00 Sheriff DUES
COUNTY SHERIFFS OF COLOR $200.00 Sheriff OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $145.54 Commissioners Other TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $20.47 Commissioners Other TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $7.99 Jail PRISONER MAINTENANCE
GOLBRICHT/DENNIS R $2,584.50 Attorney CONTRACT-ATTORNEY
GOLBRICHT/DENNIS R $1,462.50 Attorney PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $81.49 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
INTELLICHOICE INC $6,775.31 Sheriff MISC GRANT
NEUMO ENTERPRISES $1,696.09 Commissioners Other COMPUTER LEASE
PETTY CASH $250.00 Sheriff TRAVEL & MEETINGS
PETTY CASH $250.00 Sheriff TRAVEL & MEETINGS
PITNEY BOWES $547.74 Commissioners Other OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
SECOND NATURE LLC $212.50 Commissioners Other SAGE GROUSE CONSULT
TOWN OF RICO $1,329.00 Sheriff ELECTRIC RICO
TPI PRODUCTIONZ LLC $286.00 Elections ADVERTISING
TRANE US INC $1,006.20 Commissioners CAPITAL OUTLAY
UNITED STATES TREASURY $464.98 Commissioners Other MISC BENEFITS
US POSTAL SERVICE $126.00 Clerk OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
US POSTAL SERVICE $88.00 Treasurer OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
US POSTAL SERVICE $198.00 Commissioners Other POSTAGE
VITAL RECORDS CONTROL $170.73 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
XI DELTA TAU $1,500.00 Maintenance CAHONE PARK MAINTENANCE
FUN CENTER $57,269.90 EMA MISC GRANTS

TOTAL $184,905.62
BILL CHECK NUMBER 204778-204804
SENIOR SERVICES
June $17,582.37 SENIOR SERVICES PAYROLL
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $26.00 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
AUTO CHLOR SYSTEM $231.53 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
BLUE MOUNTAIN EXTERMINAT $95.00 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES $289.93 Senior Services MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $70.34 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $82.15 Senior Services UTILITIES
SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPI $845.00 Senior Services FALL RISK
SPANGLER/CAMERON $312.50 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
US POSTAL SERVICE $300.00 Senior Services POSTAGE
ATMOS ENERGY $274.31 Senior Services UTILITIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $273.44 Senior Services OFFICE SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $118.82 Senior Services KITCHEN SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,636.75 Senior Services FOOD
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $291.28 Senior Services HOSPITALITY
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $9.97 Senior Services LICENSE & FEES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $2,106.52 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,048.88 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
BLUE MOUNTAIN MEATS $330.18 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $137.80 Senior Services KITCHEN SUPPLIES
CALLAWAY PACKING $229.88 Senior Services KITCHEN SUPPLIES
CALLAWAY PACKING $272.95 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $151.04 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $177.54 Senior Services FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $386.87 Senior Services FUNDRAISING
CARHART FEED & SEED $787.96 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
CARHART FEED & SEED $21.82 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
DIRECT CONNECT ELECTRIC $375.00 Senior Services REPAIRS
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $253.94 Senior Services FOOD
DRUG & ALCOHOL TEST ASSO $65.00 Senior Services LICENSE & FEES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $968.20 Senior Services UTILITIES
LANGSTAFF/VIOLA $120.00 Senior Services HOME CHORE
LANGSTAFF/VIOLA $64.00 Senior Services PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
MANNING/SUSAN $320.00 Senior Services HEALTH PROMO
PARKER/JASON $250.00 Senior Services HOME CHORE
SCHULTZ/PETTY CASH ALISA $6.08 Senior Services POSTAGE
SCHULTZ/PETTY CASH ALISA $98.00 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SCHULTZ/PETTY CASH ALISA $54.83 Senior Services BUILDING MAINTENANCE
SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPI $632.50 Senior Services FALL RISK
SPANGLER/CAMERON $325.00 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SPANGLER/CAMERON $60.00 Senior Services VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $202.50 Senior Services UTILITIES
TPI PRODUCTIONZ LLC $90.00 Senior Services ADVERTISING
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $200.51 Senior Services UTILITIES

TOTAL $32,176.39

Bill Check Numbers 301596-301605
Health Nurse
June HEALTH NURSE PAYROLL
AT&T MOBILITY $63.95 Health Nurse TELEPHONE
AT&T MOBILITY $61.95 Health Nurse TELEPHONE
AT&T MOBILITY $61.95 Health Nurse TELEPHONE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC $331.68 Health Nurse OPHP GRANT
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $82.15 Health Nurse UTILITIES
NETFORCE PC INC $156.93 Health Nurse DSL
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $32.41 Health Nurse JANITORIAL
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $57.51 Health Nurse OFFICE SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $23.03 Health Nurse POSTAGE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,171.96 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $290.71 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $382.67 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,623.00 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,816.83 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $995.35 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $80.07 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $(15.87) Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
EMERY TELCOM $249.95 Health Nurse DSL
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $188.68 Health Nurse UTILITIES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $412.76 Health Nurse UTILITIES
COOK/LINDA $1,250.00 Health Nurse MISC GRANTS
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC $310.81 Health Nurse OPHP GRANT


TOTAL $9,628.48

Bill Check Numbers 401466 - 401470
Mand. Weed $5,323.08 Mand Weed PAYROLL
June
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $14.99 Mand. Weed TELEPHONE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $61.80 Mand. Weed TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $64.86 Mand. Weed TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $66.95 Mand. Weed TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $41.50 Mand. Weed TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $63.58 Mand. Weed REPAIRS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $58.83 Mand. Weed REPAIRS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $5.00 Mand. Weed MISCELLANEOUS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $100.00 Mand. Weed MISCELLANEOUS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $150.00 Mand. Weed MISCELLANEOUS
ATMOS ENERGY $87.36 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $123.16 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $233.85 Mand. Weed UTILITIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $17.03 Mand. Weed REPAIRS

TOTAL $6,411.99
Bill Check Numbers 507348-507383
Road & Bridge
June $45,646.38 ROAD & BRIDGE PAYROLL
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $26.00 500.4308.1410 MISCELLANEOUS
AT&T MOBILITY $75.45 500.4308.1321 TELEPHONE
BRUCKNERS CORPORATE BILL $16.70 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
BRUCKNERS CORPORATE BILL $13.05 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
COUNTRY GAS $1,254.30 500.4308.1375 UTILITIES
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,166.36 500.4310.1530 DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,181.05 500.4310.1530 DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,115.51 500.4310.1530 DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,218.34 500.4310.1530 DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,053.36 500.4310.1530 DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $4,684.98 500.4310.1530 DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,043.19 500.4310.1530 DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,317.78 500.4310.1530 DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,143.76 500.4310.1530 DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,191.22 500.4310.1530 DUST CONTROL
DESERT MOUNTAIN CORPORAT $5,191.22 500.4310.1530 DUST CONTROL
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $35.90 500.4308.1323 POSTAGE
KIMBALL MIDWEST $614.37 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
KIMBALL MIDWEST $153.80 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
KUSTOM DIESEL TOWING LLC $736.16 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
LARGO TANK & EQUIPMENT $23,330.42 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
LARGO TANK & EQUIPMENT $1,449.00 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
LEMS AUTO BODY & PAINT $35.00 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
MHC KENWORTH GRAND JUNCT $548.69 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
MHC KENWORTH GRAND JUNCT $31.11 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.00 500.4308.1375 UTILITIES
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $82.15 500.4308.1375 UTILITIES
RELADYNE WEST LLC $32,061.19 500.4310.1333 FUEL
ATMOS ENERGY $218.30 500.4308.1375 UTILITIES
ATMOS ENERGY $32.07 500.4308.1375 UTILITIES
COUNTRY GAS $668.51 500.4308.1375 UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $110.31 500.4308.1375 UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $38.61 500.4308.1375 UTILITIES
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL $60,165.75 500.4310.1540 DEBT SERVICE LEASE PAYMENTS
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL $69,132.15 500.4310.1540 DEBT SERVICE LEASE PAYMENTS
SAN MIGUEL POWER ASSOCIA $37.00 500.4308.1375 UTILITIES
SAN MIGUEL POWER ASSOCIA $117.00 500.4308.1375 UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $202.50 500.4308.1375 UTILITIES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $366.32 500.4310.1471 TRASH SERVICES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $200.00 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $299.00 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $6.70 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $81.99 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $103.02 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $125.82 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $179.88 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $22.00 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $411.50 500.4310.1209 OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $53.94 Road & Bridge TRAVEL & MEETINGS
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $26.00 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
BELT SALVAGE COMPANY $1.18 Road & Bridge BRIDGE
BRANTLEY DISTRIBUTING $667.20 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $35.63 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $1,344.05 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $456.60 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $244.86 Road & Bridge FUEL
DRUG & ALCOHOL TEST ASSO $249.75 Road & Bridge MISCELLANEOUS
DULTMEIER SALES LLC $632.46 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $632.68 Road & Bridge UTILITIES
FOUR CORNERS WELD & GAS $21.75 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
FOUR CORNERS WELD & GAS $20.05 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
MHC KENWORTH GRAND JUNCT $689.29 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
MHC KENWORTH GRAND JUNCT $604.26 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
MHC KENWORTH GRAND JUNCT $540.37 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC $207.60 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC $29.18 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
UNITED CENTRAL INDUSTRIA $7,021.68 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES
4 RIVERS EQUIPMENT $894.79 Road & Bridge OPERATING SUPPLIES

Total $309,349.19

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 June 30th, 2026 approved at regular meetings June 1st, and June 10th, & June 16th, 2026.

Published in The Journal
July 15, 2026

36013
Public Notice

Town of Mancos
Ordinance #794 Series 2026

Notice is hereby given that on
July 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
at Mancos Town Hall the Board of Trustees approved Ordinance #794 Series 2026

Mancos Municipal Code
Town of Mancos
Ordinance #794 Series 2026

An Ordinance Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Town Of Mancos, Colorado Authorizing The Submission Of A Proposal To The Voters Of The Town Concerning The Imposition Of An Additional Sales Tax Of .40% Upon The Sale Of Tangible Personal Property At Retail And The Furnishing Of Services..

A copy of Ordinance #794
Series 2026 is available for
review at:

Mancos Town Hall
117 N. Main St.
Mancos, CO or
http://www.mancoscolorado.com

Published in The Journal
July 15, 2026

36024
Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County Colorado for the period of May 1, 2026 through May 31, 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 4750.85
Adult Protective Services 10.12
Aid to Needy Disabled 248.00
Child Care 5995.14
Child Support Enforcement 2808.04
Child Welfare 20226.90
County Administration 20594.39
Non-Allocated Programs 297.57
CORE Services 4275.56
Food Assistance 48129.58
Home Care Allowance
LEAP -110.54
Managed Care 4657.76
Old Age Pension 714.37
Ormiston Fund
IV-D Retained -2.69
Cost Allocation
County Only 293.77
Other Intergovernmental 2256.20
Youth Mental Health
Grand Total *115,145.02
*Includes payroll, written checks, and programs
Payroll Total 48,014.07

Alpine Security & Electronics 26.00
AT&T 180.12
Ballantine Communication 72.60
Dennis Golbricht 1,969.50
Dove Creek Superette 310.82
Empire Electric Association 558.36
Family Support Registry 119.58
FTI WIFI 358.42
ImageNet Consulting 167.68
Norma's Floral 137.94
Montezuma Water Co 75.95
Sheri L Shayotovich 11.87
SoCoCAA, Inc 1,999.00
STUD/Onward! A Legacy Foundation 2,983.50
The Pinon Project 4,657.76
Town of Dove Creek 202.50
VISA 771.91
Waste Management 184.26
Checks Total $14,787.77

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 May 31, 2026 inclusive.

Linda Yellowman
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DOLORES COUNTY
Published in The Journal July 15, 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

35889
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

35928
Notice is hereby given that on or after July 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm, the personal property located in the following storage units at All-In Storage 6819 Road 24 Cortez CO 970 799 5869, will be disposed of by the management. All past due amounts must be paid in full by cash or cashier's check/money order prior to July 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm to avoid disposal of the property.
Unit # 25, Terry Boo Cortez, CO 81321
Published in The Journal
July 8 and 15, 2026

35944
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.

William Stiles, and Daniel Loveday, Unit A-47, 2906 Balsam Dr., Durango, CO 81301 owing $487.86.

Tenants and associates are no longer allowed on premises unless accompanied by manager. Payment must be received by 5:00PM on 8/5/26, in cash or money order, to stop the disposal of personal items. Published in the Cortez Journal on 7/8/26 and 7/15/26.

35783
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF CORTEZ

Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on or about July 31, 2026, on a contract dated April 15, 2026, between the City of Cortez and Advanced Petroleum Repair, LLC, 24227 Road G.2, Cortez, CO 81321 for the 2026 Service Center Upper Yard Fuel Delivery System Decommission Project.
All persons, companies, or corporations that have furnished labor, materials, supplies, or services used by Advanced Petroleum Repair, LLC in connection with said contract, and whose claim has not been paid by the contractor shall, on or before the 28th 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 July 1, 8 and 15, 2026

35887
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

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 7837'43" 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.