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.

It’s never too early to
Start Saving Your Pennies
(nickels, dimes and
quarters too!) to donate
to For Pets’ Sake
Humane Society’s
PENNIES FOR PETS
fundraiser at the Cortez
Farmers Market in JULY.
(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

Rough cut, boards, beams, slabs, firewood and....
2302 S. Broadway, Cortez
970-529-6784

32756
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 15-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On July 31, 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): Lance Latimer
Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for NexBank, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SERVBANK, N.A.
Date of Deed of Trust: October 17, 2022
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 28, 2022
Recording Information at Reception No: 648170
Original Principal Amount: $2,000,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $1,942,596.66
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.

A tract of land in Section 29, Township 37 North, Range 14 West, N.M.P.M., being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in said Section 29, from which point the E1/4 Corner of said Section 29 bears North 57°34' 07" East a distance of 2487.63 feet;
THENCE North 89° 11' 01" East a distance of 798.08 feet;
THENCE North 00° 49' 13" West a distance of 235.85 feet;
THENCE North 89° 11' 01" East a distance of 814.48 feet;
THENCE South 00° 20' 18" East a distance of 216.91 feet;
THENCE North 88° 50' 42" East a distance of 502.38 feet;
THENCE South 00° 29' 35" East a distance of 22.71 feet;
THENCE South 89° 12' 03" West a distance of 16.35 feet;
THENCE South 01° 03' 24" East a distance of 603.78 feet;
THENCE South 80° 00' 00" West a distance of 768.62 feet;
THENCE North 34° 23' 35" West a distance of 73.12 feet along a fenceline;
THENCE South 46° 06' 00" West a distance of 147.27 feet along a fenceline;
THENCE North 66° 54' 09" West a distance of 156.35 feet along a fenceline;
THENCE North 56° 11' 55" West a distance of 107.05 feet along a fenceline;
THENCE South 78° 29' 33" West a distance of 135.21 feet along a fenceline;
THENCE North 69° 34' 30" West a distance of 208.84 feet along a fence line;
THENCE North 65° 24' 31" West a distance of 143.05 feet along a fenceline;
THENCE South 90° 00' 00" West a distance of 512.14 feet;
THENCE North 00° 00' 00" East a distance of 523.52 feet to the point of beginning.
TOGETHER WITH a tract of land in Section 29, Township 37 North, Range 14 West, N.M.P.M., being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point from which the Southeast corner of said Section 29 bears South 54° 34' 55" East a distance of 976.76 feet;
Thence North 34° 23' 47" West a distance of 73.12 feet;
Thence South 46° 05' 46" West a distance of 86.12 feet;
Thence South 89° 39' 29" East a distance of 103.36 feet to the point of beginning.
LESS AND EXCEPT a tract of land in Section 29, Township 37 North, Range 14 West, N.M.P.M., being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point from which the Southeast corner of said Section 29 bears South 54° 34' 55" East a distance of 976.76 feet;
Thence North 89° 39’ 29” West a distance of 248.91 feet to the true point of beginning;
Thence South 89° 39’ 29” East a distance of 145.55 feet;
Thence South 46° 05’ 46” West a distance of 61.15 feet;
Thence North 66° 54’ 23” West a distance of 110.33 feet to the true point of beginning.


Also known by street and number as: 15255 Road 35, Mancos, CO 81328

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, MARCH 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: January 14, 2026
Last Publication: February 11, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: July 31, 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, Amanda Ferguson #44893, 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone (303) 274-0155, Attorney File #CO25069
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 January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 11, 2025.

32804
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF DOLORES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ONE TIME ONLY MEETING CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Town of Dolores is changing the day of the Regular Planning and Zoning meeting from
• Date: Tuesday February 3, 2026 to Thursday February 5, 2026
• Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Location: Town Hall, 601 Central Avenue, Dolores, Colorado
The purpose of this one-time change is to meet with the Logan Simpson Group for the Dolores Comprehensive Plan update project interview sessions.
Dated this 8th day of January 2026.
Kelley Unrein, Town Treasurer/Clerk
Town of Dolores, Colorado
Published in The Journal. Wednesday January 14, 2026

32831
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: 25C228
Public Notice is given on 1/5/2026 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 Andres Miguel Brito be changed to Ezekiel Miguel Brito.
By Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
Published in The Journal January 14, 21 and 28, 2025

32861
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Georgia Kim Thompson, aka Georgia K. Thompson, aka Kim Thompson (Deceased)
No. 25PR62
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the undersigned or to the District Court of Montezuma County, Colorado, on or before May 27, 2026, or said claims may be forever barred.
Clerk of Court
Montezuma County Combined Courts
865 N. Park St.
Cortez, CO 81321

Jennifer Klipp
Personal Representative
Published in The Journal January 14, 21 and 28, 2026

32884
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 regarding a proposed High Impact Permit Application, submitted by Country Style Investments, LLC; agent: Kevin Rice, on property located at 7500 Hwy 160-491, Cortez, CO, consisting of 9.60 acres, more or less, east of Hwy 160-491, north of Road G.3, situated in Section 3, Township 35N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, January 27, 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 12th day of January 2026
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal January 14, 2026

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

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