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

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

Durango's Cowboy Church
Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, December 7th,
9am - 3pm,
1867 Hwy 172
Variety of vendors!

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

Be an angel to local children this Christmas.
Visit our
ANGEL TREE
at The Journal,
8 West Main, Cortez.
Deadline on or before December 15.
Info: 970-564-6026
In conjunction with the
Pinon Project’s
Christmas for Kids program.

For Pets' Sake Humane
Society has DOG HOUSES
Available for Local Dogs
in Need of Shelter. If you
or someone you know
can’t afford a Dog House
call: 970-565-PETS/7387.
Dogs must be Spayed or
Neutered to qualify.
We can help with that too!

AKC corgi puppies for sale.
Contact (505)330-4589

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS SALE
5 Cents to 5 Dollars,
We're moving and we have too many!
SUNDAY DEC. 8
10am-4pm
200 S. 6th St., Dolores

FIREWOOD - Dry, pine, split. LATE FALL SPECIAL $200 per cord. Free local delivery. 970-560-0037 970-570-3254

1-bedroom mobile home for rent on farm. 970-759-4658

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.

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

Nelly's Tree Service, LLC
Adrian Nelson, Arborist: Mancos, Colorado
Tree trimming for health & vitality.
Hazard tree & limb removal.
Fire mitigation: small-scale thinning & ladder limbing.
Hauling services.
Insured
Call or text for a quote:
575-313-1252

Our 16 Unit EE System creates the optimal environment that can promote cell regeneration, provide pain relief, detoxify the body, elevate mood, assist in balancing the right and left hemispheres of the brain, increase energy, and more!
www.southwestwellness-center.com
970-570-2211

2014 370Z Nissan Roadster Convertible, 22k miles. Please call for more details if interested 970-570-9463.

25247
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Softball Complex Light Replacement Project

The City of Cortez is seeking proposals from certified electricians to renovate the lights at the South Softball Complex – inspecting, repairing or replacing, and ensuring the existing lights are functional and properly aimed. The softball complex is located at 24302 Rd G.2, Cortez. Proposals shall include line item unit cost and total cost structure, as well as a project timeline showing completion date.

Proposals will only be accepted from licensed electricians that can provide certification of general liability insurance compliant with City policies, and can also provide certification of bonding ability for the proposal amount.

Proposals are due no later than 3:00 p.m. on January 8, 2025, and should be returned to the General Services Office, City of Cortez, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO 81321. Proposals shall be submitted in writing and signed by the proposer or its duly-authorized agent. Proposals shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, marked on the outside with “PROPOSAL: CORTEZ SOFTBALL COMPLEX LIGHT REPLACEMENT PROJECT,” and with the submitting Company’s name.

A full description of the required submittal contents and scope of work are available on the City of Cortez website at www.cortezco.gov under Bids, on BidNet, or by calling the City Service Center at 970.565.7320.

The City reserves the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding a proposal. 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 November 27 and December 4 and 11, 2024

25259
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Kathreen Marie Kidd, Deceased
Case Number 24PR74
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 March 27, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Shiloh Kidd
PO Box 27571
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Published in The Journal November 27 and December 4 and 11, 2025

25260
Request for Proposals

The Mancos Conservation District (MCD) is seeking a contractor to conduct cultural and biological compliance and develop an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) funded project. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals to conduct the appropriate compliance and develop the EA and associated documentation.

Project details:
Upgrading three agricultural diversion structures to allow for efficient irrigation and fish passage;
- Installing meters and telemetry equipment on 10 agricultural pipeline headgates;
- Completing mechanical forest thinning for wildfire risk reduction on 650 acres of private property.

Contractor responsibilities
- Prepare an Environmental Assessment meeting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Bureau of Reclamation requirements.
- Biological compliance, including the following as needed: Endangered Species Act surveys; Raptor surveys; Coordination with Colorado Parks & Wildlife regarding sensitive areas.
- Cultural compliance, including the following as needed: cultural surveys associated with diversions, metering, and forestry projects.
- US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) coordination and permitting as necessary.
- All associated document development in a timely fashion.

Timeline:
- Request for proposals released: November 19, 2024
- Proposal deadline for full consideration proposals: December 13, 2024, by 5:00 pm
- Proposed project start date: January, 2024
- Project completion: Fall, 2025

This is an abbreviated description of the RFP. See full RFP details here: https://montezumacountyconservationdistricts.org/rfp

For questions about proposal submission or project details, please contact:
Danny Margoles, Executive Director
Mancos Conservation District
danny@mancoscd.org
Published in The Journal November 27, 2024

25328
Notice of Proposed Budget

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget for the Dolores Library District for the ensuing year of 2025 has been filed in the office of the Dolores Public Library and is available for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing at 6:00 pm, Tues., Dec. 10, 2024. For more information on attending this public hearing please contact the Dolores Public Library at (970) 882-4127 or circ@doloreslibrary.org. Any taxpayer within the District may at any time prior to the final edition of the budget, file or register their objections thereto.

Dated: November 21, 2024
Sean E. Gantt, Director
Dolores Library District

Published in The Journal November 27 and December 4, 2024

25333
Notice is hereby given that there will be an annual budget meeting of the board of directors of the Dolores Fire Protection District. The meeting will be held Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 at 6:30 pm at 85 Central, Dolores, Colorado. Any taxpayer within such Dolores Fire Protection District may, at any time prior to said meeting, preview the budget which will be available for viewing at 85 Central, Dolores, Colorado or register any concerns or objections to the Board at this time.
November 21, 2024
Published in The Journal November 27, 2024

25336
Dove Creek Fire Protection District
Dolores County, Colorado
Notice of Budget
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2025; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Dove Creek Fire Protection District, where the same
is open for public inspection, such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at the firehouse on December 10, 2024 at 6:30 PM. Any interest elector of the Dove Creek Fire Protection District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
Published in The Journal November 27, 2024

25337
The Lewis-Arriola Fire Protection District will hold a Public Hearing for the 2025 Budget on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lewis-Arriola Fire Station located at 22145 Road S, Dolores, CO. The Budget can be reviewed at the Lewis-Arriola Fire Station by appointment by calling Rick Newby at 970-749-0255.
Tricia Hale, Secretary
Published in the Journal November 27, 2024, and December 4, 2024.

25338
Public Notice
NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING

Before the
Town of Mancos
Planning Commission

Notice is hereby given that on December 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in Mancos Town Hall, 117 N. Main, Mancos, Colorado, or at such other place and time as the hearing may adjourn to, a Public Hearing will be held for:

Application for Rezoning for property located at 127 BAUER AVENUE, MANCOS CO 81328.

Additional information
is available from Mancos Town Hall and available to the public for inspection. For questions or comments, please contact Town Hall, 117 N. Main, Mancos, CO. All interested parties are encouraged to attend or mail in comments to The Town of Mancos, P.O. Box 487, Mancos, CO 81328. The Town will be accepting comments up to the date and time of the public hearing.

Published in The Journal on
November 27, 2024 order of Jamie Higgins, Town Clerk/Treasurer

25341
NOTICE:
Request for Proposal: Wildfire Mitigation Project
2024 Forest Thinning (3 Units, 100 Acres)

Project Description:
A private lands forestry project in Montezuma County comprising a total of 100 acres in three treatment units. Implementation includes selective thinning for wildfire mitigation, cutting, skidding, decking, and hauling of felled logs, and mastication of residual understory fuels.

A site tour is scheduled for December 3, 2024, at 8:00 am.

Please contact Tara Harris at the Mancos Conservation District for the full RFP document:

Email: tara@mancoscd.org
Phone: 970-880-4474

All bidders must submit the following information:

25343
NOTICE:
Request for Proposal: Wildfire Mitigation Project
2024 Pile Burn (1 Pile, 40’X20’ 8-9ft tall)

Project Description:
This is a private, vacant land parcel in Montezuma County comprising a total of 3.5 acres with one 40’X20’ - 8-9ft tall pile to be burned.

A site tour is scheduled for December 2, 2024, at 8:00 am.

Please contact Tara Harris at the Mancos Conservation District for the full RFP document:

Email: tara@mancoscd.org
Phone: 970-880-4474

All bidders must submit the following information:

25388
Notice of Budget and Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of the Dove Creek Mandatory Weed Control District, for the ensuing year of 2025; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Dove Creek Mandatory Weed Control District where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered for public hearing before a special meeting of the Board of Dove Creek Mandatory Weed Control District to be held at the Weed District Office Dolores County Courthouse on December 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Any interested elector of Dolores County may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
Published in The Journal November 27, 2024

25389
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 a proposed Single Lot Development, consisting of 29 acres, more or less, and AR35+ Rezoning Application, submitted by Clinton & Lee Erin Jones, on property located at TBD Hwy 491, Lewis, CO, consisting of 67.52 acres, more or less, located east of Hwy 491, north of Road V, situated in Section 6, Township 37N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 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 https://co-montezuma-co.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home; you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.
Dated this 18th day of November, 2024
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal November 27, 2024

25390
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 a proposed 2 Lot Minor Subdivision and AR10-34 Rezoning Application, submitted by Kevin May & Carri Karuhn; agent: Keenen Lovett, on property located at TBD Road S.2, Dolores, CO, consisting of 36.21 acres, more or less, located southwest of Hwy 184, west of Road 30, situated in Section 21, Township 37N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 9:10am, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Montezuma County Administrative Offices, 109 W. Main, Cortez, CO. Interested persons may attend and give input. Information may be obtained from the Planning Office on-line service at https://co-montezuma-co.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home; you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.
Dated this 18th day of November, 2024
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal November 27, 2024

25391
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 a proposed Subdivision Amendment and AR10-34 Rezoning Application, to Lot 9 of the Summit Lake West Unit II Subdivision, submitted by Dennis & Laura Williams, on property located at 35490 Road P.6, Mancos, CO, consisting of 40.20+/- acres, more or less, located south of Hwy 184, west of Road 35.6, situated in Section 33, Township 37N, Range 14W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 9:20am, 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 https://co-montezuma-co.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home; you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.
Dated this 18th day of November, 2024
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal November 27, 2024

25394
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of reviewing and determining recommendations to be made to the Board of County Commissioners regarding a proposed 3 Lot Minor Subdivision Application submitted by Three Rotors Ranches, Inc. on property located at 30275 Road S, Dolores, CO, consisting of 40 acres, more or less, located east of Road 30, north of Road S, situated in Section 22, Township 37N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm, Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Montezuma County Administrative Offices, 109 W. Main, Cortez, CO. Interested persons may attend and give input. Information may be obtained from the Planning Office on-line service at https://co-montezuma-co.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home; you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.
Dated this 14th day of November, 2024
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal November 27, 2024

25395
Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County Colorado for the period of September 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024, 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 10410.22
Adult Protective Services 8585.14
Aid to Needy Disabled
Child Care 4357.96
Child Support Enforcement 447.60
Child Welfare 31441.16
County Administration 33703.65
Non-Allocated Programs 970.78
CORE Services
Food Assistance 42339.37
Home Care Allowance
LEAP 709.10
Managed Care 4265.88
Old Age Pension 2578.67
Ormiston Fund 500.00
IV-D Retained
Cost Allocation 20493.20
County Only 466.95
Youth Mental Health 80.00
Healthy Neighborhood Fund (RMHP)
Grand Total *161,349.68
*Includes payroll, written checks, and programs
Payroll Total 56,715.17

A Wild Hope Counseling 80.00
Alpine Security & Electronics, Inc 25.00
Ballantine Communications 35.10
Empire Electric Association 358.94
Farmers Telecommunications 582.92
Dennis Golbricht 2,698.74
Dove Creek Superette 115.02
Carhart Feed & Seed 55.94
ImageNet Consulting 529.49
The Pinon Project 2,374.92
STUD/ Community Pay It Forward 1,989.00
Tuck Communications 119.00
VISA 2,320.75
Waste Management 164.13
Checks Total 11448.95

I, Floyd Cook, 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 September 1, 2024
through September 30, 2024 inclusive.

Floyd Cook, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, DOLORES COUNTY
Published in The Journal November 27, 2024

25073
TOWN OF DOLORES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NOTICE OF BUDGET
PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN, that (Pursuant to 29-1-106, CRS) notice is hereby given that a Budget Amendment for the Budget Year 2024 has been submitted to the Town of Dolores, Board of Trustees. The 2024 Amended Budget may be viewed on the town website under the government page, then following the link to Financials, or in person at Town Hall. A budget public hearing and adoption of the 2024 amendment is set for the Regular Board Meeting on Monday, December 9th, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall 601 Central Avenue, Dolores Colorado
Please visit the Town of Dolores website to attend virtually at https:/townofdolores.co.gov

/s/ Tammy Neely
Dolores Town Clerk

Published in The Journal
November 20th, 27th, 2024 and December 4, 2024

25190
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert Allan Anderson, a/k/a Robert A. Anderson, a/k/a Robert Anderson, Deceased
Case Number: 2024PR30012____________

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to

District Court of Dolores , County, Colorado or
Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado

on or before March 20, 2025 (date)*, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tara Anderson, Personal Representative
c/o Kelly R. McCabe, P.C.
P.O. Box 1296
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
Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 2024

25199
Notice to Creditors
Estate of Wilma June Walter AKA Wilma J. Walter, Deceased
Case Number 2024PR30011
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Dolores County, Colorado on or before March 20, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred.
Audrey Diane Taylor, Personal Representative
5924 W. Loma Lane
Glendale, AZ 85302
Published in The Journal
Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 2024

25231
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Public Notice is given on 9/24/2024 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Montezuma County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Bakari Gautier Smith be changed to Bakari Gautier MorningStar.
By Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
Published in The Journal November 20, 27 and December 4, 2024.

25004
Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma is accepting bids for snow removal. Please pick up information at 121 E 1st Street Building A Cortez, Co 81321.
End date December 5, 2024 at 4:00 pm.

Published in The Journal
November 27 and December 4, 2024

24951
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Mancos Water
Conservancy District and the Mancos Water Conservancy District Water Activity
Enterprise for the ensuing year of 2025. The copy of the proposed budget is on file at the
office of the District where the same is open for public inspection. The proposed budget
will be considered at a regular meeting of the District to be held at the office of the
Mancos Water Conservancy District, Mancos Colorado, on December 10, 2025 at 6:00
p.m. Any taxpayer within the Mancos Water Conservancy District may at any time prior
to the final adoption of the budget file or register an objection thereto.
Dated October 8, 2024
/s/ Boe Hawkins, SECRETARY

Published in The Journal
November 6, 20, and December 4, 2024

24882
UTE MOUNTAIN UTE HOUSING DIVISION
P.O. BOX EE
TOWAOC, CO 81334
(970) 238-6727

INVITATION TO BID
Installation of fourteen (14ea) Model #BMY2419 24,000 BTU, 18.5 Seer Heat Pump, WIFI Capable Mini Split units
Location: Reservoir Drive - Towaoc, CO

October 25, 2024

The Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division is requesting bid for the installation of 24,000 BTU 18.5 SEER Hear Pump, WIFI Capable Ductless mini split units on 14ea apartments on Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division units on Reservoir Drive Towaoc Colorado.
All equipment and components to be supplied by the Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division. Mini split HVAC units to be installation:
•Wall units on the back kitchen wall
•Condensation drains for each unit
•Line hide to conceal piping and wiring
•Refrigerant lines to connect all condensers and fan coil units
•Units to have 230v 20a power to each condensing unit with electrical disconnects within five (5) feet of outdoor unit
•14/4 Electrical wire to be ran thought the attic and placed in conduit from the breaker panel to outdoor unit

For plans and information contact Archie House Jr. at the Housing Division office. This bid will follow under the Indian Preference regulations and will be using the x factor guidelines from the regulations.
This Bid shall require time frame schedules, bid bonds performance/material bonds and will follow Davis Bacon, TERO and general condition guideline.

Bid deadline shall be on January 2, 2025 @ 2:00 pm by (MST). The proposals must be sealed and marked "Do Not Open Proposal Enclosed" on the outside. Faxed Proposals or Email Proposals will not be accepted. Proposals are to be mailed or delivered to the following address:

Mailing:
Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division
P.O. Box EE
Towaoc, CO 81334

Delivering:
Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division
120 Mike Wash Rd
Towaoc, CO 81334

For information and plans. Walk-through schedule contact Archie House Jr. at the Housing Division office, phone (970) 238-6727 or email: ahousejr@utemountain.org

Thanks you.

Archie House Jr.
Executive Director
Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division

Published in The Journal
December 4, 2024