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

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

FOR PETS' SAKE
HUMANE SOCIETY
Will Pay HALF of the Cost
to Spay/Neuter Your Pets!
NOW is the time to take
advantage of our 50/50 Deal
to help you "fix" your cats,
dogs, puppies and kittens.
Don’t delay, call today!
(970) 565-PETS/7387

For sale: LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS. Kangle & Krakachan mix. 8 weeks old, first shots. $250. Call 520-431-5307

ST. PAT’S DAY BAKE SALE
to benefit For Pets' Sake
This Saturday March 15th!
10am at City Market
Drop off baked goods
starting at 9:30am Sat. at
City Mkt. OR Fri. March 14th
9am-5pm at NetForce PC
(1011 N. Mildred Road).
Info: 970-565-PETS/7387

3 Wade Rain irrigation SIDE ROLLS. Good condition, reasonably priced, in Dove Creek. 970-739-0252

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

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

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

27051
KNOWN INTERESTED PARTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC AUCTION OF A CERTIFICATE OF OPTION FOR TREASURER’S DEED
Tax Lien Sale Certificate No. 2021-0139
Schedule/Account No. R014203
Treasurer’s Deed No. 2025-01
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: PINON INVESTMENTS, LLC, SOUTHERN BLUFFS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION & BUFFALO PLAINS 22, LLC (See complete mailing list on website listed below)
You and each of you are hereby notified that on 11/5/2021 the County Treasurer of the County of Montezuma, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to FIG CO19, LLC and transferred to BUFFALO PLAINS 22, LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado, to wit:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract D, Phase V Southern Bluffs Subdivision, as per the 2nd Amended Plat of Southern Bluffs Subdivision filed for record December 21, 2004 in Book 15 at Page 130 in the official records of Montezuma County, State of Colorado and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to FIG CO19, LLC and transferred to BUFFALO PLAINS 22, LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2020 and real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of PINON INVESTMENTS, LLC.
That said, BUFFALO PLAINS 22, LLC on 01/08/2025, the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County by presenting an Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer’s Deed pursuant to C.R.S. 39-11.5-101 for initiation of the process for a deed to said real estate;
Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible Auction date (unless the Auction is continued*) at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Montezuma County Treasurer’s Office, 140 W Main St Ste #2, Cortez, Colorado, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Lawful Holder, Lawful Holders’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer's Deed, plus fees, expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Option, all as provided by law.
Said property may be redeemed at any time prior to the actual Public Auction. Per C.R.S. 39-11-128(b) Publication dates are March 12th, 19th, and 26th, 2025 in the Journal. This notice is being mailed on 2/27/2025 to all parties on the mailing list. Visit the Montezuma County website at https://montezumacounty.org/treasurer-public-trustee/ for file updates.

/s/ Ellen Black
Montezuma County Treasurer
Published in The Journal March 12, 19 and 26, 2025

27191
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing for review and a proposed Subdivision Amendment Application to Lot 3 of the Eagle’s Roost 3 Lot Subdivision, submitted by Morathore, LLC.; agent: Michelle Ingvar, on property located at 13538 Road 32.4, Mancos, CO, consisting of 6.31 acres, more or less, 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, March 25, 2025 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 17th day of February, 2025
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal March 12, 2025

27192
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing for review and determination a proposed Single Lot Development and AR3-9 Rezoning Application, submitted by L. Chappell, LLC.; agent: Keenen Lovett, on property located at 16795 Road S, Cortez, CO, consisting of 280 acres, more or less, located west of Road 18, north of Road S, situated in Section 20, Township 37N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, March 25, 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 https://co-montezuma-co.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home; you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.
Dated this 17th day of February, 2025
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal March 12, 2025

27238
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2024-03
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 6, 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 Dolores records.
Original Grantor(s)
Kelly Warren
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Mortgage Research Center, LLC d/b/a Veterans United Home Loans, a Missouri Limited Liability Company
Date of Deed of Trust
August 25, 2022
County of Recording
Dolores
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
August 25, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
172071
Original Principal Amount
$114,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$112,163.06
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 make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 3, Block 1 of Weber Addition to the Town of Dove Creek, as per the plat thereof filed for record April 17, 1954 in Book 1 at Page 24 in the office of the Dolores County, State of Colorado Clerk and Recorder
Purported common address: 517 N Bob St, 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, 05/07/2025, 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 3/12/2025
Last Publication 4/9/2025
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: 01/06/2025
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:
Amanda Ferguson ##44893
Halliday Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd, Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO24010
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 12, 19, 26 and April 2 & 9, 2025

27257
BEFORE THE ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION BY KINDER MORGAN CO2 CO LLC, REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM THE RECLAMATION REQUIREMENTS OF RULES 1004.a. AND 1004.d., FOR THE MCELMO DOME LOCATION, MONTEZUMA COUNTY, COLORADO
) CAUSE NO. 1
)
) DOCKET NO. 250200028
)
)TYPE: VARIANCE
)

NOTICE OF HEARING

Kinder Morgan CO2 CO LLC, (Operator No. 46685) (“Applicant”), filed an Application with the Commission for a Rule 502.a Variance and Order from the final reclamation requirements of Rules 1004.a. and 1004.d. for the following site:

Site Name Location ID
McElmo Dome 313524

located in the below-described lands (the “Application Lands”). This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may be an interested party in the Application Lands.

APPLICATION LANDS

Township 38 North, Range 18 West, N.M.P.M.
Section 7: SE¼SW¼

DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF HEARING
(Subject to change)

The Commission will hold a hearing on the above referenced docket number at the following date, time, and location:

Date: May 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual Hearing with Remote Access via Zoom
To participate virtually navigate to https://ecmc.state.co.us/#/home and locate the Zoom meeting link on the left side of the webpage.

Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission
The Chancery Building
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, CO 80203

PETITIONS

DEADLINE FOR PETITIONS BY AFFECTED PERSONS: April 7, 2025

Any interested party who wishes to participate formally must file a written petition with the Commission no later than the deadline provided above. Please see Commission Rule 507 at https://ecmc.state.co.us/#/home, under “Regulation,” then select “Rules.” Please note that, under Commission Rule 510.l, the deadline for petitions may only be continued for good cause, even if the hearing is continued beyond the date that is stated above. Pursuant to Commission Rule 507, if you do not file a proper petition, the Hearing Officer will not know that you wish to formally participate in this matter and the date and time of the hearing may change without additional notice to you. Parties wishing to file a petition must register online at https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGExternalAccess/Account/Login.aspx and select “Request Access to Site.” Please refer to our “eFiling Users Guidebook” at https://ecmc.state.co.us/documents/reg/Hearings/External_EfilingSystemGuidebook_2023_FINAL.pdf for more information. Under Commission Rule 508, if no petition is filed, the Application may be approved administratively without a formal hearing.

Any Affected Person who files a petition must be able to participate in a virtual prehearing conference during the week of April 7, 2025, if a virtual prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a petition.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information, you may review the Application, which was sent to you with this Notice. You may also contact the Applicant at the phone number or email address listed below.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at Dnr_ECMC_Hearings_Unit@state.co.us, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

By ____________________________________
Elias J. Thomas, Commission Secretary

Dated: March 7, 2025

Kinder Morgan CO2 CO, LLC
c/o Jillian Fulcher and Ryan McKee
Beatty & Wozniak, P.C.
1675 Broadway, Suite 600
Denver, CO 80202
303-407-4499
jfulcher@bwenergylaw.com
rmckee@bwenergylaw.com
Published in The Journal March 12, 2025

27260
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2025 SERVICE CENTER SECURITY FENCING PROJECT

Sealed bids for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez, Colorado will be received at the Office of the General Services Director, City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, Colorado, 81321, until 3:00 P.M. MDT, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.

Provide labor and furnish all materials and equipment necessary to install 2,100 feet of security fencing (72-inch-high chain-link fencing with three barbwire strands at the top). Remove existing gate and relocate to new fence. Install automatic gate with new key pad operator per plans and specifications. The work is located at the City Service Center.

NOTE: A Pre-Bid meeting and project walk-through will be held for all interested vendors on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT. Vendors should meet at the City Service Center.

Bids shall be submitted in writing and signed by the bidder or its duly authorized agent. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, and marked on the outside with “BID: 2025 Service Center Security Fencing Project,” and with the bidder's name.

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 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 March 12, 19 and 26, 2025

27267
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
AND
CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS
§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Lewis Arriola Fire Protection District, Montezuma County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

/s/ Keenen D. Lovett
Keenen D. Lovett, Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District:
Rick Newby
Telephone Number of the District:
Address of the District:
P.O. Box 10, Lewis, CO 81327
District Email:
frnewby@yahoo.com
Published in The Journal March 12, 2025

970-749-0255

27273
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
AND
CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS
§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Pleasant View Fire Protection District, Montezuma and Dolores Counties, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:
Jeremy Wayne Rosenbaugh-4 year term-until May, 2029
Jimmy H. Johnson-4 year term-until May, 2029

/s/ Keenen D. Lovett
Keenen D. Lovett, Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District:
Tracy Hartle, District Administrator
Telephone Number of the District:
970-394-9891
Address of the District:
P.O. Box 291, Pleasant View, CO 81331
Published in The Journal March 12, 2025

27276
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
AND
CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS
§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Montezuma County Hospital District, Montezuma County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:
Sean Flaherty- 4 year term-until May, 2029
Robert Ower-4 year term-until May, 2029
Scott Allen Anderson-4 year term-until May, 2029

/s/ Keenen D. Lovett
Keenen D. Lovett, Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District:
Brandon Johnson, Chairman
Telephone Number of the District:
970-564-2483
Address of the District:
P.O. Box 1034, Cortez, Colorado 81321
Published in The Journal March 12, 2025

27277
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
AND
CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS
§1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Montezuma Mosquito Control District, Montezuma County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2025 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected:
Travis J. Willbanks-4 year term-until May, 2029
Adam R. Kennedy-4 year term-until May, 2029
Tyler Smith-4 year term-until May, 2029
Charles A. Giannone-4 year term-until May, 2029

/s/ Keenen D. Lovett
Keenen D. Lovett, Designated Election Official

Contact Person for the District:
Travis J. Willbanks, Chairman
Telephone Number of the District:
970-565-9134
Address of the District:
24235 Road G.3, Cortez, Colorado 81321
Published in The Journal March 12, 2025

27279
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION
and
CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS
Southwest Colorado Television Translator Association

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the Southwest Colorado Television Translator Association:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the regular District election to be held on May 6, 2025, election to fill director positions that have become vacant through expiration of the term of office or otherwise, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the Election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be a write-in candidate. There are no other District matters before the electors at the Election. The Election is hereby cancelled pursuant to C.R.S.1-13.5-513 and the following candidates are hereby declared elected by acclamation:

Jerry Koskie 4-Year Term until May 2029
Stanley Eubanks 4-Year Term until May 2029
Jim Hutchinson 4-Year Term until May 2029
Bryan Oakes 2-Year Term until May 2027

SOUTHWEST COLORADO TELEVISION TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION
Cindy Bennetts, Designated Election Official
Published in The Journal March 12, 2025

27295
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Charlie Marion Rogers, Jr., Deceased
Case Number: 2025PR30013
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 July 12, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Sandra D. Rogers,
Personal Representative
15925 Road 35
Mancos, CO 81328

Kelly R. McCabe, #10259
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the Estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Published in The Journal March 12, 19, and 26, 2025

27296
Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County Colorado for the period of January 1, 2025 through January 31, 2025, 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 5078.93
Adult Protective Services 9791.84
Aid to Needy Disabled
Child Care 1818.69
Child Support Enforcement
Child Welfare 20408.06
County Administration 19857.90
Non-Allocated Programs 2348.30
CORE Services
Food Assistance 42452.57
Home Care Allowance
LEAP 6278.15
Managed Care 4034.89
Old Age Pension 725.46
Ormiston Fund
IV-D Retained
Cost Allocation
County Only 638.18
Youth Mental Health
Grand Total *114,432.97
*Includes payroll, written checks, and programs
Payroll Total 50,142.22

Alpine Security & Electronics, Inc 25.00
AT&T 176.46
Ballantine Communications 33.54
Carhart Feed & Seed 74.85
Choice Building Supply 498.00
Dove Creek Superette 127.65
Empire Electric Association 714.08
FTIWIFI 358.36
Dennis Golbricht 565.50
ImageNet Consulting 161.95
The Pinon Project 2,136.79
STUD/Onward! A Legacy Foundation 1,989.00
Town of Dove Creek 130.00
VISA 1,765.15
Waste Management 175.49
Checks Total 8931.82

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 January 1, 2025
through January 31, 2025 inclusive.

Linda Yellowman
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DOLORES COUNTY
Published in The Journal March 12, 2025

27298
NOTICE OF VACANCY ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CORTEZ SANITATION DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists on the Board of Directors of the Cortez Sanitation District. The term of office expires at the next regular election on May 4, 2027. Any interested elector may file a letter of interest in such position by email to Ryan Griglak (ryan.griglak@cortezsanitation.gov) with a copy to Jan Nelson (jan.nelson@cortezsanitation.gov). Letters of interest must be received by May 6, 2025.

The letter of interest must include the interested party’s residential address and an affirmation that the interested party is an eligible elector of the Cortez Sanitation District. An eligible elector means a person who is registered to vote in the state of Colorado and who is a resident of the special district or who, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property situated within the boundaries of the Cortez Sanitation District, whether or not such person resides within the boundaries of the District.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Jan Nelson at 970-565-3962. The Board of Directors desires to fill the vacancy by appointment at its regular meeting on May 12, 2025.
CORTEZ SANITATION DISTRICT

By Board of Directors
Published in The Journal March 12, 2025

27214
Invitation to Bid

Montezuma-Cortez School district RE-1 is issuing an invitation to bid on Custodial Cleaning Supplies for the 25-26 school year. Please submit your information to bidinfo@cortez.k12.co.us; you will then be sent instructions on how to submit your bid. Contact mjeter@cortez.k12.co.us for questions regarding this announcement.
Published in The Journal March 12, 19 and 26 and April 2, 2025

27104
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
2025 WATERLINE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK MASTER PLANNING

Sealed proposals for a treated water distribution master planning initiative will be received in the office of the Public Works Director at the City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO 81321 until 3:00 PM MDT on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. This project seeks to create a collection of guiding documents that will assist in the effective operation and maintenance of the treated water distribution system from the City’s water treatment plant to the end users.

The selected consultant shall comply with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws without limitation, and shall apply to this RFP and any subsequent contract as though incorporated herein by reference.

To obtain a copy of the Scope of Work and Requirements, contact the Public Works Department in the City Service Center at 970.565.7320, or go to the City’s website at www.cortezco.gov.

A minimum of three (3) hard copies and (1) soft copy PDF (USB drive) shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works. Proposals shall be received by the City No Later Than 3:00 p.m. MDT, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside with “City of Cortez - 2025 Waterline Distribution Network Master Planning” and with the name of the proposer.

The City reserves the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding this 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 March 5, 12 and 19, 2025

27173
VACANCY ON THE DOLORES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN, that notice is hereby given of four vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
These vacant positions will be 2 seats for 2-year terms
One term will begin in April of 2025 and the other will begin in May of 2025
The terms will expire in 2027.
The eligible applicant shall be appointed by the Town Board of Trustees.
Applicants must have been a resident of Dolores corporate limits for 30 days before the date of appointment and be at least 18 years of age.

Applicants can submit a one-page letter of interest to the Dolores Town Board of Trustees c/o Town of Dolores, P.O. Box 630, Dolores, Colorado, electronically to tammy@townofdolores.com or drop off at 601 Central Avenue, Dolores, Colorado.

The Letter of Interest is due by 4:30 p.m. Friday April 4, 2025, and can be sent electronically to tammy@townofdolores.com

Appointments will be made at the April 14, 2025 Board of Trustees meeting at 5:30 p.m.. Attendance is encouraged.

If you have questions, please contact the Town Hall at 882-7720.
Published in The Journal Wednesday, March 5, 12, 19 and 26 and April 2, 2025

26817
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 19-24

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On December 26, 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): Christopher Pendergast and Leanne R Pendergast
Original Beneficiary: New Century Mortgage Corporation
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-NC2
Date of Deed of Trust: 2/16/2005
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 2/28/2005
Recording Information at Reception No: 529442
Original Principal Amount: $119,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $112,772.04
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:

A TRACT OF LAND IN THE NW ¼ NW ¼ OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH , RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M., BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD M IN THE NW ¼ NW ¼ OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M., FROM WHICH POINT THE NW CORNER OF SAID SECTION 15 BEARS NORTH 00°00’23” EAST A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°00’23” WEST A DISTANCE OF 421.59 FEET ALONG A FENCE LINE TO A DITCH; THENCE NORTH 61°41’27” EAST A DISTANCE OF 23.21 FEET ALONG A DITCH; THENCE NORTH 06°11’53” EAST A DISTANCE OF 161.92 FEET ALONG A DITCH; THENCE NORTH 35°57’35” EAST A DISTANCE OF 312.83 FEET ALONG A DITCH TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD M, THENCE SOUTH 89°04’00” WEST A DISTANCE OF 221.60 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD M TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA,

STATE OF COLORADO

TOGETHER WITH (1) ONE MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY WATER TAP, COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO.

*Pursuant to that certain Affidavit Re: Scrivener’s Error Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-35-109(5) recorded in the records of Montezuma County, Colorado, on 9/28/2023 at Reception No. 652858 to correct the legal description.


and is also known by street and number as: 24006 Road M, Cortez, CO 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, APRIL 23, 2025, 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: 2/26/2025
Last Publication: 3/26/2025
Publication: The Journal

Date: December 26, 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, Holly Shilliday Reg. #24423 Ilene Dell’Acqua, Atty. Reg. #31755, 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 Phone (877) 369-6122, Ext. 1903
Attorney File # CO-24-1003852-LL
Published in The Journal February 26, and March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025.

27039
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing for review and discussion of the addition of a Variance and After-the-Fact Variance section to the County Land Use Code. The hearing will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 9:00am in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Montezuma County Administrative Offices, 109 W. Main, Room 250, 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 under Other Services – Documents Icon; you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.
Dated this 25th day of February, 2025.
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal February 26th, 2025.

26878
SUMMONS TO RESPOND TO PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP
Case No: 2024-0079-GM-CV
In re the Interest of:
S.P.
Dore LEHI, Petitioner vs. Nicholas POSEY and Denise TOLEDO, Respondents
You must file your response to the petition with the clerk of the Court of Indian Offenses in Indian Country (Colorado) Ute Mountain Ute Agency, within 30 days after this Summons is served. If you fail to file a response or appear at the hearing, any or all of the matters may be decided without further notice to you. The next hearing is set on April 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
Published in The Journal February 19, and March 5 and 12, 2025