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.

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

Aspen & Pine FIREWOOD - WINTER SPECIAL -  Dry, PINE, split. $200 per cord. ASPEN $225 per cord. Free local delivery. 970-560-0037 970-570-3254 

WATER TAPS FOR SALE. Montezuma Water charges $12,500. I'm selling for $11,000. Carol 970-749-1900.

3 BR 2 BA HOUSE FOR RENT on 70 acres, Cortez area. LR, kit, dining area. Carol, 970-749-1900,

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

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

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

32465
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez will be received by the General Services Director, City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, Colorado 81321, until 3:00 P.M., on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.

The project scope described in this Advertisement for Bids (AFB) requires the contractor to supply all personnel, services, equipment, and materials incidental to the execution of the work specified in the AFB for the 2026 Weed Control Services. The services must be carried out by individuals who are licensed in the State of Colorado to perform herbicide application services. In particular, the contractor is expected to deliver various weed control services through the application of herbicides, employing best management practices and integrated wildlife management techniques. Weed control services to be furnished for the City Parks Department, Golf Course, Public Works, and Municipal Airport.

Bids shall be submitted in writing and signed by the vendor or its duly authorized agent. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes and marked on the outside with “Bid: 2026 Weed Control Services” and with the vendor’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 also 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 January 7, 14 and 21, 2026

32671
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 22-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 5, 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): JARROD JEWELL AND MARIAH JEWELL
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GATEWAY MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF GATEWAY FIRST BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust: JANUARY 20, 2023
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: JANUARY 20, 2023
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording at Reception No: 649259
Original Principal Debt: $246,453.00
Outstanding/Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt: $239,982.96
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Violations including, but not limited to, Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 21, BLOCK 1, MCBRIDE ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD APRIL 4, 1958 IN BOOK 7 AT PAGE 63 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported Common Address: 217 SOUTH VALLEY ROAD, CORTEZ, CO 81321

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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

THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 2, CORTEZ, CO 81321, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

First Publication: January 7, 2026
Last Publication: February 4, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2025
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, STATE OF COLORADO
By: /s/ ELLEN BLACK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Attorney representing the Holder: Janeway Law Firm, P.C., Lynn M. Janeway #15592, 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: 303-706-9990, Fax: 303-706-9994 JLF No.: 25-036010/Jewell
Published in The Journal January 7, 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 2026

32680
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 23-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On November 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 Montezuma records.
Original Grantor(s): RICHARD D. UNRUH
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC.
Date of Deed of Trust: MAY 25, 2024
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: JUNE 6, 2024
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording at Reception No: 656391
Original Principal Debt: $420,000.00
Outstanding/Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt: $85,120.00

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Violations including, but not limited to, This is a Home Equity Conversion Deed of Trust or other Reverse Mortgage. Borrower has died and the property is not the principal residence of any surviving Borrower, resulting in the loan being due and payable.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO TO WIT:

LOT 11, BLOCK 7, VERDE VU SUBDIVISION, A PART OF THE HARTMAN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORTEZ, ACCORDING TO THE EIGHT PARTIAL AMENDED PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD MAY 8, 1974 IN BOOK 9 AT PAGE 70.

APN: 5611-341-06-016
Purported Common Address: 1005 S CEDAR STREET, CORTEZ, CO 81321

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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

THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 2, CORTEZ, CO 81321, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

First Publication: January 7, 2026
Last Publication: February 4, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

DATE: NOVEMBER 6, 2025
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, STATE OF COLORADO
By: /s/ ELLEN BLACK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Attorney representing the Holder: Janeway Law Firm, P.C., Lynn M. Janeway #15592, 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: 303-706-9990, Fax: 303-706-9994 JLF No.: 25-035931/Unruh
Published in The Journal January 7, 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 2026

32696
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: 26C4
Public Notice is given on December 30, 2025 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Montezuma Court. The Petition requests that the name of Kaydence May Apple-Leonard be changed to Kaydence May Samora. By Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
Published in The Journal January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026

32717
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK
REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION
PETITIONS

The Town of Dove Creek Regular Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The election will be conducted via mail ballot. There are five (5) Trustee positions which will be on the ballot and the position of Mayor. Nomination petitions will be available for circulation beginning on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. Nomination petitions must be filed with the Town Clerk’s Office no later than Monday, January 26, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on Election Day; must be a registered elector and must have resided within the incorporated limits of the Town of Dove Creek for twelve (12) consecutive months preceding the date of the date of the election.
Published in The Journal January 7, 2026

32761
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 of a proposed Subdivision Amendment Application to Lots 17 and 18 of the Butler Subdivision, submitted by Scott & Gayle Mabery, on property located at 23950 Road 37, Dolores, CO, consisting of 0.63 acres, more or less and Darren & Candida Gemmill, on property located at 23962 Road 37, Dolores, CO, consisting of 2.09 acres, more or less, both located east of Hwy 145, situated in Section 14, Township 38N, Range 14W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 9:00am, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Montezuma County Administrative Offices, 109 W. Main, Cortez, CO. Interested persons may attend and give input. Information may be obtained from the Planning Office on-line service at you may also contact the Planning Dept. at (970) 565-2801 with questions.
Dated this 16th day of October 2025
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal January 7, 2026

32762
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Bonnie Lucile Hadley, Deceased
Case Number: 2025PR60
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 May 07, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Darlene Sustrich
45625 County Road 46PP
Villa Grove, CO 81155
Published in The Journal January 7, 14 and 21, 2026

32552
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
Montezuma County Combined Courts
865 N. Park St. Ste 100
Cortez, CO 81321
Case No. 25DR89
To: Charles W. Duffin III
From: May Ann Martinez
Re: Petition for Divorce
Court Date: Feb. 18, 2026 1:30 pm.
Published in The Journal December 31, 2025 and January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026

32269
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 20-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 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): Mariah Christine Bair
Original Beneficiary(ies): United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, United States Department of Agriculture
Date of Deed of Trust: April 16, 2010
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 16, 2010
Recording Information at Reception No: 570281
Original Principal Amount: $135,530.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $126,920.53
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 15, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, N.M.P.M., lying West of U.S.
Highway 491.

LESS AND EXCEPT a tract of land in Section 15, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, N.M.P.M.,
lying West of U.S. Highway 491, being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at the point of intersection of the South line of the SW1/4NW1/4 and U.S. Highway
491;

THENCE West to the Southwest Corner of the SW1/4NW1/4;
THENCE North a distance of 120 feet;
THENCE Northeasterly to a point on the West line of U.S. Highway 491, said point being 130 feet
due North of the South line of said SW1/4NW1/4;
THENCE Southeasterly along the West line of U.S. Highway 491 to the point of beginning.

ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT tract as conveyed in deed to the Colorado Department of Highways,
recorded July 31, 1972 in Book 432 at Page 368.


Also known by street and number as: 11617 Highway 491, Cortez, CO 81321

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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

THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, AT 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026, AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 WEST MAIN, SUITE 2, CORTEZ, CO 81321, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

First Publication: December 17, 2025
Last Publication: January 14, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: October 22, 2025
Ellen Black, Public Trustee in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Ellen Black

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC, Heather L. Deere, #28597, 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone (303) 274-0155, Attorney File #CO23522
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 December 17, 24, 31, 2025 and January 7, 14, 2026

32286
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
Montezuma County Combined Courts
865 N. Park St. Ste 100
Cortez, Co 81321
Case No. 25DR92
To: Heather C.M. Davis
Re: Dissolution of Marriage to Rickey L. Davis
Hearing Date: Jan. 8, 2026
10:15 a.m.
Published in The Journal December 17, 24, 31, 2025 and January 7 and 14, 2026