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 SPRING BARN SALE
Over 1/2 $Million in Inventory
Huge Furniture Sale - Full Households
Guns, ammo, knives, hunting, fishing, camping, reloading, holsters, welders, hand & pwr tools, wildlife & framed art, helmets, waders, jewelry, antiques, everything electronic, a barn full of kitchen, BBQs, lawnmowers, weedeaters, snowblowers, binocs, crossbow, heads & horns, everything Coleman, books, records, couches, coffee & end tables, hutches, 1939 Lane cedar chests, 1910 Victrola, 1927 Stolz bicycle, chairs, recliners, outdoor furniture, and MUCH, & MUCH MORE. Dealers welcome.
FRI & SAT
APRIL 3 & 4
8AM - 4PM
25253 Road H, Cortez

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

Lovely remodeled 3BR duplex near Cortez. Substantial rent reduction for part-time care of ambulatory senior male. Info: Leila 970-749-2789. C-21 WSR. Now.

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

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

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

2017 Twin Troller 2-seat electric fishing boat w/ trailer. 10ft hull, 4ft wide beam. Variable speed foot control allows you to move forward, reverse, and turn on a dime. With in hull 45lb thrust electric motor drive system. Your hands are free to fish! Plus many other accessories on the boat. $3,000. 970-799-4467.

2002 Chevy Silverado Truck 2500 HD Extended Cab, 4WD, 8.1 L engine. Also, gas grill with 2 propane bottles.
970-749-1361

33952
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR TREASURER’S DEED
TD 2026-03
To all current occupants, owners, parties of interest, and to all others listed on the mailing list on file at the Treasurer’s Office:
You are hereby notified that on November 4, 2022, the Treasurer of Montezuma County, Colorado, sold a tax lien on the following property at public sale to FIG 20, LLC (“COP HOLDER”):
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SUBDIVISION: LAST REFUGE INDUSTRIAL PUD 19.62AC B513 P161-169 B600 P124 B621 P687-89
PARCEL NUMBER: 535919101001
SCHEDULE NUMBER: R015363
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 27930 ROAD T DOLORES
A Certificate of Purchase 2022-00162 was issued to the COP HOLDER for unpaid property tax for the year 2021. The property was assessed in the name of: Ironwood Group, LLC & Hartman Family Trust & MT Realty, LLC (“PROPERTY OWNER”).
On February 9, 2026, the certificate was assigned to Quaker 22, LLC
On February 10, 2026, Quaker 22, LLC (“LAWFUL HOLDER”), the current certificate holder, filed an Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer’s Deed (COO), under C.R.S. 39-11.5-101.
NOTICE: The property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 140 W. Main St., Ste 2, Cortez, Colorado. The sale will include the real estate and all interests held by the Lawful Holder, along with applicable fees, costs, and legal charges.
First Publication: April 1, 2026
Last Publication: April 15, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Dated: April 1, 2026
/s/ Ellen Black, Montezuma County Treasurer
County of Montezuma
State of Colorado
Published in The Journal April 1, 8 and 15, 2026

34141
ORDINANCE NO. 1361
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM REGULATIONS FOR THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND FOR PROPERTY PROTECTION INTENDED TO MITIGATE THE RISK FROM INTRUSION OF WILDLAND FIRE AND FIRE EXPOSURES FROM ADJACENT STRUCTURES, AND TO MITIGATE STRUCTURE FIRES FROM SPREADING TO WILDLAND FUELS WITHIN THE CITY OF CORTEZ BY ADOPTING THE “2025 COLORADO WILDFIRE RESILIENCY CODE” PUBLISHED BY THE COLORADO DIVISION OF FIRE PREVENTION & CONTROL
Ordinance No. 1361, Series 2026, was approved on second and final reading on March 24, 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 April 1, 2026

34142
ORDINANCE NO. 1362
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND FIXING THE COMPENSATION FOR CITY MANAGER DREW C. SANDERS
Ordinance No. 1362, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on March 24, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on April 14, 2026. A complete copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez.
Published in The Journal April 1, 2026

34143
ORDINANCE NO. 1363
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND FIXING THE COMPENSATION FOR CITY ATTORNEY J. PATRICK COLEMAN
Ordinance No. 1363, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on March 24, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on April 14, 2026. A complete copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez.
Published in the Journal April 1, 2026

34145
ORDINANCE NO. 1364
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE CREATING AN AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF CORTEZ, COLORADO
Ordinance No. 1364, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on March 24, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on April 14, 2026. A complete copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez.
Published in the Journal April 1, 2026

34149
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing for review and determination regarding of a proposed Single Lot Development & AR3-9 Rezoning Application, submitted by Sharon Palmer; agent: Brian McLaughlin, on property located at 6015 Hwy 160-491, Cortez, CO, consisting of 7 acres, more or less, located north of Road F, west of Hwy 160-491, situated in Section 9 Township 35N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9:00am in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Montezuma County Administrative Offices, 109 W. Main, Cortez, CO. Interested persons may attend and give input. Information may be obtained from the Planning Office on-line service at you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.
Dated this 19th day of March 2026
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal April 1, 2026

34200
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Frederick Christopher Kail, Deceased
Case Number: 2026PR12
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 8/1/2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Amanda Kail
2510 Semmes Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
Published in The Journal April 1, 8 and 15, 2026

34212
HIGH DESERT CONSERVATION DISTRICT’S ANNUAL MEETING OF THE LANDOWNERS
The High Desert Conservation District is holding its Annual Meeting of the Landowners on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the USDA building at 628 W. 5th Street, Cortez, CO. Come and meet the District’s staff and Board Members! Please come and share your ideas, concerns and conservation needs for our area. We will also hold the Local Work Group meeting with our Cortez NRCS Office from 5:30-6:00pm--join the discussion and let us know how we can best help you with your natural resource concerns. Regular meeting agenda items will be discussed. If you would like more information, please contact Neva Connolly at 970-508-0674 or email at hdcd.manager@highdesertconservation.org .
Published in The Journal April 1, 2026

34047
Request for Quotes – Playground Fence Project
Dolores County School District RE-2J is requesting quotes from qualified contractors to complete installation of a playground fence at the elementary school.
The project includes providing all labor and materials to install remaining sections of 4-foot black chain link fencing to match the existing playground fence. Work includes installation of posts set in concrete, top and bottom rails, and connections to existing fencing.
Quotes must be received no later than April 1, 2026.
For additional information or to schedule a site visit, contact:
Vernon Hall, Maintenance Director
970-394-4796
vhall@dc2j.org
Quotes may be submitted by email, mail, or hand-delivery to:
Ty Gray, Superintendent
Dolores County School District RE-2J
PO Box 459, 813 North Main Street, Dove Creek, CO 81324
tgray@dc2j.org
Additional details are available at dc2j.org. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes.
Published in The Journal March 25 and April 1, 2026

33934
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 22, 2026, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Montezuma records.
Original Grantor (Borrower): Alyssa N Rabenneck
Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Caliber Home Loans, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NewRez LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: 5/22/2015
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/26/2015
Recording Information at Reception No: 600192
Original Principal Amount: $160,930.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $122,384.44
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described above, declares that the covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. Therefore, the holder of the Evidence of Debt has elected to accelerate the entire indebtedness.
The real property being foreclosed is all of the property encumbered by said Deed of Trust and is described as follows:
A TRACT OF LAND IN THE W1/2 NE1/4 AND IN THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M., BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 17 FROM WHICH POINT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17 BEARS NORTH 89° 50' 36" EAST A DISTANCE OF 2624.23 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 00° 20' 00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 393.07 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 84° 50' 00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 321.25 FEET;
THENCE NORTH A DISTANCE OF 421.11 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 17;
THENCE NORTH 89° 50' 36" EAST A DISTANCE OF 322.23 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 17 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

And is also known by street and number as 22446 County Road M, Cortez, CO 81321-9406
THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE 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: March 18, 2026
Last Publication: April 15, 2026
Publication: The Journal

Date: January 22, 2026
Ellen Black, Public Trustee, Montezuma County, State of Colorado
/s/ Ellen Black

Attorney for Current Holder of the Evidence of Debt: McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, Ilene Dell’Acqua, Atty. Reg. No. 31755, 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 Phone (877) 369-6122, Ext. 1903, Attorney File # CO-26-1032891-JH
Published in The Journal March 18, 25 and April 1, 8, 15, 2026

33961
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Frederick Brooks III, Deceased
Case Number: 26PR9
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required
to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court
of Montezuma County, Colorado on or before four months after the date
of the first publication of this notice or the claims may be forever barred.

Claims may be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement
of the claim to the Personal Representative at the address listed below
or by filing the claim with the Clerk of the District Court.

Personal Representative:
Gretchen Rank
15535 Road 35, Mancos, Colorado 81328

Published in The Journal March 18, 25 and April 1, 2026

33965
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Robert Charles Clay, aka Robert C. Clay, Deceased
Case Number 25PR30064
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 07/20/2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jon L. Kelly
PO box 659
Dolores, CO 81323
Published in The Journal March 18, 25 and April 1, 2026

33607
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 28-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On December 31, 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.
Original Grantor(s): Robert Kreisler
Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Date of Deed of Trust: October 22, 2019
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 22, 2019
Recording Information at Reception No: 626435
Original Principal Amount: $225,150.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $197,007.48
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.
LOTS 10, 11, AND 12 OF BLOCK 6, TIBBITS-REYNOLDS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF DOLORES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD FEBRUARY 26, 1979 IN PLAT BOOK 10 AT PAGE 10 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known by street and number as: 206 N 21st Street, Dolores, CO 81323
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, AT 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN, 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: March 4, 2026
Last Publication: April 1, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: December 31, 2025
Public Trustee in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Tara Conner, Chief Deputy 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 #CO25968
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 March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 2026

33611
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 6, 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): CHEYANNE MASLEN
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust: NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: NOVEMBER 13, 2024
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording at Reception No: 658692
Original Principal Debt: $130,423.00
Outstanding/Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt: $129,510.57
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.
LOTS 16 AND 17, BLOCK 10, CORNETT HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORTEZ, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD SEPTEMBER 18, 1957 IN BOOK 7 AT PAGE 42 IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO.
USED 1997 MASTERPIECE 3644 MP223191 76' X 16'
Purported Common Address: 1317 ANIMAS 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, APRIL 29, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE 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: March 4, 2026
Last Publication: April 1, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

DATED: JANUARY 6, 2026
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, STATE OF COLORADO
By: /s/ ELLEN BLACK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Attorney representing the Holder: Janeway Law Firm, P.C., N. April Winecki #354861, 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: 303-706-9990, Fax: 303-706-9994 JLF No.: 25-036484/Maslen
Published in The Journal March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1, 2026

33649
DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO
Court Address: 865 N Park St., Cortez, CO 81321

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF:
GREGORY CAMERON LEE,
Petitioner,
FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD:
Evan Ray Roof,
A Minor Child.
Case Number: 2025JA10
Division: 2 Courtroom: 2

NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING
TO: MARCUS ANDREW ROOF, JR.:
You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed in the District Court in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado, seeking the adoption of the minor child, Evan Ray Roof, born on 11/17/2014, in which the Petitioner, Gregory Cameron Lee, seeks to adopt the above-named child.
The biological parent married to the Petitioner is Dawn Rachelle Lee.
You are further notified that your parental rights may be terminated in this proceeding.
If you wish to contest the adoption or assert any parental rights, you must file a written response with the Clerk of this Court at the above address within twenty-one (21) days after the last date of publication of this Notice (or thirty-five (35) days if served outside the State of Colorado), and you must appear at any hearing scheduled by the Court.
If you fail to respond or appear, the Court may enter an order terminating your parental rights and granting the adoption without further notice.
This Notice shall be published once each week for five (5) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Montezuma County, Colorado, pursuant to Court Order.
DATED this 24th day of February, 2026.
Drew P. Buffington, Esq.
Attorney for Petitioner
77 W Main St, Ste C
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7640
drew@buffingtonlawllc.com
Attorney Registration No. 52274

Published in The Journal
March 4, 11, 18, 24, April 1, 2026

33650
DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO
Court Address: 865 N Park St., Cortez, CO 81321

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF:
GREGORY CAMERON LEE,
Petitioner,
FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD:
Michael Andrew Roof,
A Minor Child.
Case Number: 2025JA9
Division: 2 Courtroom: 2

NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING
TO: MARCUS ANDREW ROOF, JR.:
You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed in the District Court in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado, seeking the adoption of the minor child, Michael Andrew Roof, born on 12/14/2008, in which the Petitioner, Gregory Cameron Lee, seeks to adopt the above-named child.
The biological parent married to the Petitioner is Dawn Rachelle Lee.
You are further notified that your parental rights may be terminated in this proceeding.
If you wish to contest the adoption or assert any parental rights, you must file a written response with the Clerk of this Court at the above address within twenty-one (21) days after the last date of publication of this Notice (or thirty-five (35) days if served outside the State of Colorado), and you must appear at any hearing scheduled by the Court.
If you fail to respond or appear, the Court may enter an order terminating your parental rights and granting the adoption without further notice.
This Notice shall be published once each week for five (5) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Montezuma County, Colorado, pursuant to Court Order.
DATED this 24th day of February, 2026.
Drew P. Buffington, Esq.
Attorney for Petitioner
77 W Main St, Ste C
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7640
drew@buffingtonlawllc.com
Attorney Registration No. 52274

Published in The Journal
March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2026

33421
RESOLUTION NO. R690 – SERIES 2026
TOWN OF DOLORES
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO CANCELLING THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 7, 2026, AND DECLARING CANDIDATES ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Town of Dolores, Colorado is a statutory town incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Colorado Municipal Election Code and local law, the Town of Dolores scheduled a regular municipal election to be held on April 7, 2026;
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 533, Series 2017, provides that a municipal election may be canceled if the only matter before the voters is the election of persons to office and, at the close of business sixty-four (64) days before the election, there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at such election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent;
WHEREAS, state law similarly authorizes the cancellation of a municipal election under such circumstances, including C.R.S. § 1-5-208 and C.R.S. § 31-10-507;
WHEREAS, the only matter before the voters at the April 7, 2026 regular municipal election was the election of persons to municipal office;
WHEREAS, at the close of business on the sixty-fourth (64th) day before the April 7, 2026 election, the number of duly nominated and qualified candidates, including any candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, did not exceed the number of offices to be filled at such election;
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the conditions set forth in Ordinance No. 533, Series 2017, and applicable provisions of Colorado law have been satisfied and that cancellation of the regular municipal election is authorized and appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The regular municipal election scheduled for April 7, 2026, is hereby canceled pursuant to Ordinance No. 533, Series 2017, C.R.S. § 1-5-208, and C.R.S. § 31-10-507.
Section 2. The following candidates, having been duly nominated and qualified and with no more candidates than offices to be filled, are hereby declared elected by acclamation to the offices set forth below, subject to qualification as required by law:
• Chris Holkestad — Mayor
• Billy McCoy — Trustee
• Derek Beckman — Trustee
• Josh Maule — Trustee
Section 3. The Town Clerk is authorized and directed to provide notice of the cancellation of the election and the election of candidates by acclamation as required by law, including publication and posting of notice, and to notify the candidates named herein.
Section 4. All actions previously taken by the Town Clerk, election officials, and Town staff that are consistent with this Resolution are hereby ratified and approved.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 9th day of February, 2026, by the BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO.
ATTEST:
Mayor Chris Holkestad
Town Clerk Kelley Unrein
Published in The Journal February 11 and April 1, 2026