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.

WEDNESDAY! JULY 16th!
For Pets’ Sake
Humane Society’s
PENNIES FOR PETS
Fundraiser, 4:00-7:00 pm,
DOLORES Farmers Market
at FLANDERS PARK.
Donate Your Loose Change
to Help Our Local Pets!
(970) 565-PETS/7387

CANNING SEASON YARD SALE
FRI & SAT
JULY 11 & 12
7am - 5pm
Pressure cookers, jars, lids, everything for canning. Adult clothes, small appliances, some tools & other household items.
11901 Road 29, Cortez

FIREWOOD - SUMMER SPECIAL  Dry, PINE, split. $175 per cord. ASPEN $200 per cord. Free local delivery. 970-560-0037 970-570-3254 

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

New construction & remodels
Windows & doors
Painting & drywall
Home repairs
Decks
Concrete
Free estimates, hourly rates
Jeff Wells - 970-739-1122
Scott Nepp - 970-274-6495

Free Second Opinions
Call 970-882-8850

Heating & Cooling
Sales, Service, Installation
Commercial & Residential
970-882-8859
Specializing in Ductless Mini Split Systems

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

29530
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert J. Martin, a/k/a Robert J. Martin, a/k/a Robert Martin, Deceased
Case Number: 2025PR30033

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 9, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Shannon Stephenson, Co-Personal Representative
1072 W. Vaugh Ave.
Gilber, AZ 85233

Melissa C. Ruiz, Co-Personal Representative
P.O. Box 226
Newport, TN 37822

Keenen D. Lovett, #47178
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the Estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321

Published in The Journal
July 9, 16, 23, 2025

29544
Published under the Direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County, Colorado the following gross salaries and benefits were allowed for the Month of June 2025

Job Name Salary & Benefits
ASSESSOR-DEPUTY ASSESSR 6,313.09
ASSESSOR-DEPUTY ASSESSR 4,154.98
ASSESSOR-DEPUTY ASSESSR 6,083.85
CLERK-RECORDING MGR 5,397.54
CLERK-RECORDING MGR 6,543.79
CO ASSESSOR-ELECTED 7,764.45
CO CLERK-ELECTED 6,669.22
CO COMMISSIONER-ELECTED 8,404.44
CO COMMISSIONER-ELECTED 7,353.12
CO COMMISSIONER-ELECTED 6,639.05
CO CORONER-ELECTED 3,546.11
CO SHERIFF-ELECTED 8,475.86
CO TREASURER-ELECTED 7,761.29
COMM - CNTY MANAGER 7,405.25
COMM-HR/BOOKKEEPER 8,021.25
COMM-HR/BOOKKEEPER 923.78
COMM-SECRETARY 2,140.32
COMM-SECRETARY 6,708.29
EMA-MANAGER 11,194.37
EXTENSION-PART TIME EMP 1,939.09
EXTENSION-SECRETARY 2,993.47
EXTENSION-SECRETARY 4,156.24
FG MAINTENANCE 220.82
GIS-GIS TECH 3,339.05
MAINTENANCE-PART TIME 1,048.29
MAINTNENACE 7,086.92
MAND WEED-SECRETARY 2,910.43
MAND WEED-WEED SPRAYER 6,956.98
MAND WEED-WEED SPRAYER 1,362.42
NURSE-SECRETARY 6,298.32
NURSE-SECRETARY 6,248.10
NURSE-SECRETARY 5,100.18
NURSE-SECRETARY 2,248.67
R&B-OFFICE/ROAD 6,087.71
R&B-OFFICE/ROAD 3,285.11
R&B-OFFICE/ROAD 2,372.28
R&B-PART TIME EMPL 539.25
R&B-ROAD FOREMAN 5,156.55
R&B-ROAD FOREMAN 7,615.59
R&B-ROAD HAND 7,589.41
R&B-ROAD HAND 5,598.73
R&B-ROAD HAND 5,576.11
R&B-ROAD HAND 5,437.99
R&B-ROAD HAND 5,438.10
R&B-ROAD HAND 6,464.83
R&B-ROAD HAND 6,295.41
R&B-ROAD HAND 7,761.32
R&B-ROAD HAND 5,494.23
R&B-ROAD HAND 8,126.72
R&B-ROAD HAND 5,630.16
R&B-ROAD HAND 5,297.68
R&B-SHOP FOREMAN 5,949.06
R&B-SUPERVISOR 6,802.12
SHERIFF-DEPUTY 5,493.46
SHERIFF-DEPUTY 323.55
SHERIFF-DEPUTY 647.10
SHERIFF-DEPUTY 2,909.49
SHERIFF-DEPUTY 8,804.40
SHERIFF-DEPUTY 11,357.90
SHERIFF-DISPATCHER 4,920.18
SHERIFF-DISPATCHER 4,590.65
SHERIFF-DISPATCHER 6,631.33
SHERIFF-PT DISPATCHER 1,811.88
SHERIFF-PT DISPATCHER 498.26
SHERIFF-PT DISPATCHER 2,131.11
SOC SERV PT 2,732.81
SOC SERV-ADMINISTRATOR 6,222.20
SOC SERV-ADMINISTRATOR 6,654.51
SOC SERV-ADMINISTRATOR 11,824.30
SOC SERV-CASE WORKER 6,837.15
SOC SERV-CASE WORKER 6,901.60
SOC SERV-CASE WORKER 5,599.69
SOC SERV-CASE WORKER 6,742.48
SR SERVICES-ADMIN ASST 2,233.99
SR SERVICES-ADMIN ASST 5,636.37
SR SERVICES-ASST COOK 1,765.61
SR SERVICES-ASST COOK 2,157.29
SR SERVICES-BUS DRIVER 1,751.62
SR SERVICES-BUS DRIVER 1,933.70
SR SERVICES-BUS DRIVER 1,282.49
SR SERVICES-BUS DRIVER 1,470.14
SR SERVICES-BUS DRIVER 428.38
SR SERVICES-BUS DRIVER 1,101.58
SR SERVICES-DEPT HEAD 7,000.10
SR SERVICES-DISPATCHER 2,374.53
SR SERVICES-HEAD COOK 2,225.78
SR SERVICES-HOME MAKER 900.27
SR SERVICES-JANITOR 2,315.87
TREAS-DEPUTY TREASURER 4,280.06
VA-MANAGER 1,462.46
429,881.68

Employees may receive additional compensation in the form of fringe benefits. The county wide average for fringe benefits is 61% of the gross salary. Some employees have chosen not to participate in health plans.








I, Lenore Johnson, Commissioners' Bookkeeper of Dolores County, Colorado do hereby certify the foregoing to be full and true accounting of the gross salaries and benefits allowed by the Board of County Commissioners.

Gross salaries 267,832.20
Benefits 162,049.49
61%

Published in The Journal
July 9, 2025

29545
Town of Dove Creek – Public Surplus Auction Announcement
The Town of Dove Creek is holding a public auction of surplus items through PublicSurplus.com! Don’t miss your chance to bid on equipment no longer in active town use.

Available Items Include:
- Lincoln Welder 5A-200
- Salt Dog Salt Spreader
- Blue Bird School Bus
- O'Brien Sewer Snake/Rodder
- LeRoi 160 Air Compressor

Auction Dates:
• Start Date: June 17, 2025
• End Date: July 17, 2025

Where: Online at www.publicsurplus.com
Search: Dove Creek, CO

How to Participate:
1. Visit www.publicsurplus.com
2. Create a free account
3. Search for Town of Dove Creek
4. Browse listings and place your bids!

All items are sold as-is, where-is, with no warranty. The Town of Dove Creek reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.

For questions or to arrange an inspection, please contact:
Lorraine Hancock
Phone: 970-677-2255
Email: info@townofdovecreek.com

Don’t miss this opportunity to score great equipment at great prices — while supporting your local community!

Published in The Journal
July 9 and 16, 2025

29563
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

2025 Water Dock Retrofit Project – City of Cortez

Sealed proposals for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez, Colorado, will be received at the City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO 81321, until 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at which time proposals will be publicly opened and read.

Provide all materials required to restore the water dock at the City Service Center to full operational status including a ¾-inch, 2-inch, and 3-inch water control valve with integrated flow meters, flow sensors, and suitable pressure reduction at the current water dock station. Additional requested features include a new control station capable of managing three distinct control valves of sizes ¾-inch, 2-inch, and 3-inch with payment methods such as cash, debit/credit card, and account.

All vendors must have received the Request for Proposal documents directly from the City Service Center (970.565.7320).

Proposals shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, and marked on the outside with “PROPOSAL: 2025 Water Dock Retrofit Project – City of Cortez” and with the submitting Company’s name. Proposals shall be submitted in writing and signed by the proposer or his duly-authorized agent.

The City reserves the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding a proposal. The City 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 9, 16, 23, 2025

29645
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 High Impact Permit Application, submitted by Lamp Post Creative Learning Center; agent: Nicholaus & Corinne Sandner, on property located at 32171 Hwy 160, Cortez, CO, consisting of 65.22 acres, more or less, located north of Hwy 160, west of Road 34, situated in Section 25, Township 36N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 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 16th day of June 2025

/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO

Published in The Journal
July 9, 2025

29646
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 Subdivision Amendment and Rezoning Application to Lot 1 of the Pinyon Perch Subdivision, submitted by Tova Spector, on property located at 13699 Road 32.4, Mancos, CO, consisting of 21.16 acres, more or less, and Boundary Line Adjustment Application, submitted by Tova Spector & Catherine Kraus, on properties located at 13699 Road 32.4 & 32289 Road P, Mancos, CO, consisting of 21.16 acres & 5.62 acres, more or less, both located west of Road 33, north of Road P, situated in Section 1, Township 36N, Range 15W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 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 you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.

Dated this 23rd day of June 2025

/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO

Published in The Journal
July 9, 2025

29462
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF CORTEZ

Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on or about August 14, 2025, on a contract dated May 1, 2025, between the City of Cortez and Hornet Fence LLC, 7201 East Main Street, Farmington, NM 87402, for the 2025 Service Center Security Fencing Project.
All persons, companies, or corporations that have furnished labor, materials, supplies, or services used by Hornet Fence LLC in connection with said contract, and whose claim has not been paid by the contractor shall, on or before the 30th day of July 2025, 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 2, 9 and 16, 2025

29497
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

Sealed bids for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez, Colorado, will be received at the City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO 81321, until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.

The project includes providing labor, materials, and equipment necessary to remove and replace the current storm water infrastructure on Montezuma Avenue between Edith and Sligo Streets. Installation will include two new double inlets, in addition to double barrel HDPE storm drain pipe. Repair to asphalt mat and any disturbed concrete infrastructure will also need to be performed.

Bid documents, including drawings and specifications, can be examined at the City Service Center, Department of Public Works. A non-refundable fee of $25 will be charged for bid documents, electronic or hard copy.

All bidders must have purchased the bid documents directly from the
City of Cortez Service Center in order to bid on this project.

Bids shall be submitted in writing on the documents provided and signed by the bidder or his duly- authorized agent. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes and marked on the outside with “BID – Montezuma-Sligo Drainage Improvements – City of Cortez” and with the bidder’s name.

The City reserves the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding a bid. The City reserves the right to accept any bid, in whole or in part, and to reject any or all bids if it be deemed in the best interest of the City to do so.
Published in The Journal July 2, 9 and 16, 2025

29499
NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that First National Bank, Cortez is accepting Written Bids to sell for cash the following collateral to wit:
1 – 2006 Keyston Cougar 5th Wheel VIN 4YDF2852X6K065039
Said collateral is being held to secure obligations arising under a Security Agreement held by First National Bank, Cortez as secured party. Said sale is to be conducted according to the laws of the State of Colorado. Photos of the property may be seen at First National Bank, Cortez, 2258 E Main St., Cortez CO 81321. Written Bids will be accepted beginning July 9, 2025 and opened on July 25, 2025. Bid forms are available at the Bank. The Bank reserves the right to accept or refuse all bids as submitted.

s/First National Bank, Cortez
Published in The Journal July 2, 9 and 16, 2025

29303
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 10-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 22, 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): JACKIE AVIS AND MANDOLYNN AVIS
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR AMCAP MORTGAGE, LTD. DBA MAJOR MORTGAGE
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PLANET HOME LENDING LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: DECEMBER 16, 2021
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: DECEMBER 16, 2021
Recording Information at Reception No: 641997
Original Principal Amount: $132,131.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $123,763.44
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 BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

LOTS 46 AND 47, STRATTON’S SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD AUGUST 18, 1950 IN BOOK 6 AT PAGE 11.

Which has the address of: 721 STRATTON DRIVE, CORTEZ, CO 81321

NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written 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 20, 2025, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, 140 WEST MAIN STREET, 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 attorney’s 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 25, 2025
Last Publication: July 23, 2025
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: April 22, 2025

Ellen Black, Public Trustee of Montezuma County, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Ellen Black

The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
IDEA Law Group, LLC, Jennifer C. Rogers, Reg. No 34682, 4530 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 10, Las Vegas, NV 89119, Phone: 877-353-2146, Attorney File #: Avis/48191223

Published in The Journal June 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2025.

29356
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Ralph E. Crites, a/k/a Ralph Eugene Crites, a/k/a Ralph Crites, Deceased
Case Number: 2025PR030029
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 October 25, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Deborah Louise Sanders,
Personal Representative
P.O. Box 771
Dove Creek Colorado 81324

Kelly R. McCabe, #10259
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the Estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, CO 81321
Published in The Journal June 25 and July 2 and 9, 2025

29410
NOTICE
Please take notice that there has been filed with the Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company, in accordance with sections 7-42-114 to 7-42-117, Colorado Revised Statutes, the following demand:

DEMAND FOR ISSUANCE OF DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE

STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss
COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA )

I, Billy Lee Rose, do state under oath that I am the owner of record of Certificate No. 14450 for 28 shares of the Capital Stock of Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company. The said certificate has been lost, mislaid, destroyed or stolen. It is my own property. I have paid all assessments levied against such stock to the present. The said certificate has not been transferred, endorsed, negotiated, sold, assigned nor deposited under any agreement nor subjected to any hypothecation, lien or pledge, nor disposed of by separate assignment or otherwise. I demand the issuance of a duplicate certificate in accordance with state statutes 7-42-114 through 7-42-117, Colorado Revised Statutes.

/s/ Billy Lee Rose

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me in Montezuma County, State of Colorado, by Billy Lee Rose this 23rd day of June, 2025.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

/s/ Maria Koppenhafer
Notary Public
My commission Expires: 3/9/2026

Therefore, Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company will issue, on or after 8/25/2025, a duplicate certificate to the owner unless a contrary claim is filed with Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company prior to that date.

Published in The Journal June 25 and July 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2025

29222
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 9-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 9, 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): Pamella A Pensky
Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for Stearns Lending, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: July 20, 2015
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 21, 2015
Recording Information at Reception No: 601170
Original Principal Amount: $58,163.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $47,013.71
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 BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, BLOCK 7 OF CORNETT’S SUBDIVISION, A PART OF THE EASTERN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORTEZ, COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD FEBRUARY 23, 1955 IN PLAT BOOK 7 AT PAGE 15 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 1103 Jackson Street, Cortez, CO 81321-2421

NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, the undersigned Public Trustee will, AT 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 2, CORTEZ, CO 81321, sell the property described above, at public auction to the highest bidder who has submitted bid funds to the undersigned Public Trustee as specified by C.R.S. §38-38-106(7), to pay the Debt and certain other sums, all as provided by applicable law and the Deed of Trust, and will deliver to the purchaser a certificate of purchase 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 18, 2025
Last Publication: July 16, 2025
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: April 9, 2025

Ellen Black, Public Trustee of Montezuma County, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Ellen Black

The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C.-CO, 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202,
Phone: 720-259-6710, Attorney File #: 25CO00184-1

Published in The Journal June 18, 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 2025

29242
District Court, Montezuma County, Colorado
Plaintiff: Andrew Chatwin, an individual, and as a member of Blue Mountain Ranch, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company,
v.
Defendants: Claude Seth Cooke, an individual, and in his capacity as a member of Blue Mountain Ranch, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company; Patrick Leroy Pipkin, an individual and in his capacity as a member of Blue Mountain Ranch, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company; Prairie Farms, LLC, a Utah limited liability company; PJ Sunset P.L.P. Nevada Revocable Living Trust and Blue Mountain Ranch, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company.
Case Number 2025CV030019

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO DEFENDANT(S):
Patrick Leroy Pipkin
15276 County Road 39
Mancos, Colorado 81328
AND
The PJ Sunset P.L.P. Nevada Revocable Living Trust
15276 County Road 39
Mancos, Colorado 81328

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims included in the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer within 35 days after service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of court. If you fail to file your answer or other responses to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

This is an action: for Fraud, Breach of Fiduciary Duties, Oppression of Minority Shareholder, Conversion, Civil Theft, Unjust Enrichment, Accounting of Funds and Assets, Judicial Dissolution, Appointment of a Receiver, Derivative Claims, and affecting Real Property located in Mancos, Montezuma County, Colorado at (1) 15252 Road 29, Mancos, CO; (2) 16976 Road 39, Mancos, CO; and (3) 15276 Road 39, Mancos, CO.

Published in The Journal
Date of First Publication: June 18, 2025
Date of Last Publication: July 16, 2025
Dated: June 11, 2025
/s/ John R. Hardwick
Attorney for Plaintiff
Published in The Journal June 18 and 25 and July 2, 9 and 16, 2025