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
Monday & Friday - 7:00 p.m.
St. Barnabus Episcopal Church
110 W. North St., Cortez

Sunlight Group AA
Saturdays 10:00 a.m.
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
110 W. North St, courtyard, downstairs

The Compassionate Friends, a support group for families who have lost a child. 3rd Tues, 2pm, Hospice Bldg, 512 N. Broadway. 970-565-4732.

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

TACTICAL CIVICS
Lawful, peaceful & permanent.
If you are unhappy with:
- the trajectory of our country
- partisan politics
- what is being taught in schools
Then join us to learn about the lawful, peaceful and permanent SOLUTION.
Taking America back one County at a time in Montezuma County, CO
SEPT. 14, 2024 1:30 p.m.
Cortez Public Library Conference Room
202 N. Park St., Cortez, CO
Info: Tom Branson 970-769-0164

HOPE'S KITCHEN: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Assistant cook; food prep workers. 2 - 5 hour shifts. Call 970.529.3949. Need a background check. Sponsored by First United Methodist Church-Cortez.

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

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

HUGE FALL YARD SALE
to benefit For Pets’ Sake
Humane Society
SEPTEMBER 25, 26, 27 & 28
Mont. County Fairgrounds
Donations 9/24, 10am-5pm
For early donation times
call (970) 565-PETS/7387.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
HELP OUR LOCAL PETS!

LIQUIDATION SALE
Everything must go!
SATURDAY ONLY
SEPT. 14
220 W. Main, Cortez

MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE
FRI & SAT SEPT. 13 & 14
8am - ?
Household items, windows, Denver Bronco memorabilia, new & used clothes, clothesline poles, tire chains, lots of M's stuff. Something for everyone. 1313 Edith St. (off of Jackson) Cortez

FIREWOOD - Dry, pine, split. LATE SUMMER SPECIAL $175 per cord. Free local delivery. 970-560-0037 970-570-3254

5-year old spayed female Bull Mastiff-Rottweiler, brindle with copper coloring, well-behaved and gentle, 98 lbs. Looking for forever loving home. Call 970-560-4191 in Cortez.

5 MVI WATER SHARES for sale.
50K obo.
Message: 504-327-7355
Or email:
hornets.02-zephyrs@icloud.com

SHOP FOR RENT: 40'X60', 12' sidewalls, 1 office, 1 bathroom, large bay, 2 bay doors, 2 reg doors w/office entrance. $1800 per mo. 970-565-9093

FSBO: Commercial Rental Property located on Montezuma Ave. in Cortez. Occupied by the same tenant for 15 years. Call 970-799-6557 or 799-6558 for particulars. Please leave a message.

1,712 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, mountain home, tall pines on 4.5 acres, Durango Riverview School District, central water, deck, passive solar, updated with granite countertops. Reduced to $625,000. Scott Kurlander 970-749-0099. Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates

12 acres, Purgatory Resort Area, no Covenants, upside to develop or subdivide, custom log home, adjacent to SJNF, reduced to $1,775,000. MLS 815620. Scott Kurlander 970-749-0099. Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates

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

MONTY'S TRACTOR SERVICE
Driveway Leveling and Grading
Small Lot Gravel Hauling
Brush Hogging
Garden Tilling
Small Dirt Work
Snow Removal
FREE ESTIMATES
Licensed & Insured.
970-529-3188

Bishop Air Colorado
Heating & Cooling
Sales - Service - Installation
Commercial & Residential
Specializing in Ductless Mini Split heat pump systems.
970-882-8859

23459
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2024-02
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On March 20, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Dolores records.
Original Grantor(s)
Timothy W Thompson and Carla Thompson
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN MORTGAGE SPECIALISTS, INC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Date of Deed of Trust
September 01, 2005
County of Recording
Dolores
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
September 12, 2005
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
00149185 Book: 0341 Page: 172
Original Principal Amount
$158,340.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$133,442.59
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
TRACT I
A tract of land in the E1/2 of Section 4, Township 41 North, Range 19 West, N.M.P.M., being more
particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at the SE Corner of said Section 4;
THENCE South 89° 56' 17 " West a distance of 877.50 feet along the South line of said Section 4;


North 00° 01' 49" West a distance of 1780.54 feet;
East a distance of 877.50 feet to the East line of said Section 4;
South 00° 01' 49" East a distance of 1779.59 feet along the East line of said Section 4 to
the point of beginning.
TRACT II
A tract of land in the E1/2 of Section 4, Township 41 North, Range 19 West, N.M.P.M., being more
particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the E1/2 of said Section 4, from which point the SE Corner of said
Section 4 bears South 30° 11' 29" East a distance of 1746.51 feet;
THENCE North 00° 01' 49" West a distance of 270.00 feet;


West a distance of 270.00 feet;
South 00° 01' 49" East a distance of 270.00 feet
East a distance of 270.00 feet to the point of beginning.
Purported common address: 5044 County Road 5, Dove Creek, CO 81324.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/30/2024, at 409 North Main St. Dove Creek, CO 81324, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 9/4/2024
Last Publication 10/2/2024
Name of Publication Cortez Journal
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 03/20/2024
Taylor Funk, Public Trustee in and for the County of Dolores, State of Colorado
By: Taylor Funk, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Lynn M. Janeway #15592
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-031728
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 September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2024

23699
NOTICE OF HEARING
Case Number 24JA3
In the Matter of the Petition of:
William Bartley
For the Adoption of a Child
District Court, Dolores County, Colorado
Dove Creek CO 81324
To: Cody Allen Brewer
You are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner has filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.
An Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.
You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on 10-14-24 at 3:00 pm in the court location identified above.
You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner.
Clerk - Cheyenne Martin
Published in The Journal September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2024

23634
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Mary J. Ashbaugh, Deceased
Case Number: 2024PR30050
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 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Cula Garner,
Personal Representative
608 N. Washington
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 August 28 and September 4 and 11, 2024

23636
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number 2024C184
Public Notice is given on 8/20/2024 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Montezuma County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Wendy Sue Warmoth be changed to Wendy Sue Sibson.
By Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
Published in The Journal August 28, and September 4 and 11, 2024

23287
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 10-24
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On June 11, 2024, 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): Billy G Graham and Virginia D Graham
Original Beneficiary: 1st Mariner Bank
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Mortgage Assets Management, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: 4/30/2010
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/10/2010
Recording Information at Reception No: 570669
Original Principal Amount: $300,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $158,717.32
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 current 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:

THE WEST 92 FEET OF LOTS 13, 14, 15 AND 16 IN BLOCK 48, TOWN OF CORTEZ, AS PER THE PLAT OF “THE TOWN OF CORTEZ AND CHAMBERLIN’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CORTEZ” ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO.

and is also known by street and number as: 207 E 1st Street, Cortez, Colorado 81321
THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2024, 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: August 14, 2024
Last Publication: September 11, 2024
Publication: The Journal

Date: June 11, 2024
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. #31755, 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 Phone (877) 369-6122, Ext. 1903
Attorney File # CO-24-990549-LL
Published in The Journal August 14, 21, 28 and September 4, 11, 2024.