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.

Be an angel to local children this Christmas.
Visit our
ANGEL TREE
after Dec. 1
at The Journal,
20 West Main, Cortez.
(Chamber of Commerce)
Info: 970-564-6026
In conjunction with the
Pinon Project’s
Christmas for Kids program.

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

AKC COLLIES, 2 lovely girls are looking for their fur-ever homes. Have all shots, house & leash trained. Rimrock Collies 970-216-0338

REDUCED PRICE! All for $2000. John Deere 440 crawler/loader w/backhoe. '94 JBC 214 (transmission/solonoid problem) loader. '86 Kubota mini excavator KH 21, new tracks. In Mancos. 920-404-0233

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

Lovely clean 3BR 2BA views. Duplex home near Cortez. Seeking part-time elder care for reduced rent to $1200/mo. Leila 970-749-2789. C-21 WSR. Now.

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

31836
NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE COUNTY OF
MONTEZUMA
REGULAR MEETING
DATE: November 20, 2025
TIME: 5:30 PM
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA Board Room at 121 E 1st Street, Building A, Cortez, CO 81321.
Please call the Housing Authority at 970-565-3831 if you have any questions.
Published in The Journal November 19, 2025

31706
PUBLIC NOTICE
AMENDED COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 12-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 19, 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): JOE BENSON AND JO ANNA BENSON
Original Beneficiary(ies): LARRY N. PHILLIPS AND DIANE M. PHILLIPS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LARRY N. PHILLIPS AND DIANE M. PHILLIPS
Date of Deed of Trust: SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Recording Information at Reception No.: 619217
Original Principal Amount: $618,800.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $699,758.99
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: Default in payments and other violations of Deed of Trust covenants.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

A tract of land in the S1/2SW1/4 of Section 29, Township 37 North, Range 16 West, N.M.P.M., being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at the Southwest Corner of said Section 29;
Thence North 00° 04' 08" East a distance of 1347.17 feet along the West line of said Section 29 to the North line of the S1/2SW1/4 of said Section 29;
Thence South 89° 07' 12" East a distance of 1342.02 feet along the North line of the S1/2SWl/4 of said Section 29 to the West right of way line of U.S. Highway 491;
Thence South 21°14' 00" East a distance of 1456.58 feet along the West right of way line of U.S. Highway 491 to the South line of said Section 29;
Thence North 89°02'47" West a distance of 1871.26 feet along the South line of said Section 29 to the point of beginning.

Also known by street and number as: 15248 Road 22, Dolores, CO 81323

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, DECEMBER 31, 2025 AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE OFFICE, 140 W. 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: November 12, 2025
Last Publication: December 10, 2025
Newspaper: The Journal
Number of Clips: 5

DATE: MAY 19, 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:
Keenen D. Lovett, #47178, Kelly R. McCabe, P.C., 22 E. Main St., Cortez, CO 81321
970-565-7209 Attorney File# 6394
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 November 12, 19, 26, and December 3, 10, 2025.

31712
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Amador M. Garcia a/k/a Amador Garcia, a/k/a Amador Marcelino Garcia, Deceased
Case Number: 2025PR30058
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Montezuma County, Colorado on or before March 12, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
John Garcia,
Personal Representative
P.O. Box 817
Cortez, Colorado 81321

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

31774
Notice of Dissolution to Claimants of Riverview Electric, Inc.

In accordance with C.R.S. § 7-90-912, you are hereby notified that Riverview Electric, Inc., a Colorado corporation (the "Corporation") filed its Articles of Dissolution with the Secretary of State of Colorado on November 6, 2025.

Unless sooner bared by any other statute of limitations, all claims against the Company, whether known, due or to become due, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, will be barred if an action to enforce the claim is not commenced within five years after the publication date of this Notice, or within four months after the claim arises, whichever is later. Claims may be submitted to the Company in writing by mail to 35824 Road P.6, Mancos, CO 81328.

Published in The Journal
November 12, 2025

31796
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

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, CO 81321, until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.
BID ITEM: TYMCO 600BAH Sweeper - 60 Month Lease
The City of Cortez is seeking competitive sealed best value bids for the lease of one (1) TYMCO 600BAH regenerative air street sweeper. All equipment shall be new, unused, and meet or exceed current TYMCO 600BAH factory specifications. Bidders shall provide complete specifications, warranty details, delivery schedule, and lease terms.
Copies of the specifications and instructions for bidders are available at the City Service Center (970.565.7320) and on the City’s website at www.cortezco.gov
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 – TYMCO 600BAH LEASE” 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 November 12, 19, and 26, 2025

31804
Public Notice
NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Mancos Water Conservancy
District and the Mancos Water Conservancy District Water Activity enterprise for the ensuing year of
2026. The copy of the proposed budget is on file at the office of the District where the same is open for
public inspection. The proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the District to be
held at the office of the Mancos Water Conservancy District, Mancos Colorado, on December 9, 2026 at
6:00 p.m. Any taxpayer within the Mancos Water Conservancy District may at any time prior to the final
adoption of the budget file or register an objection thereto.
Dated October 31, 2026
Boe Hawkins, Secretary
Published in The Journal November 12, 2025

31805
NOTICE OF BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Arriola Cemetery District Board Of Directors for the ensuing year of 2026; a copy of such proposed budget is on file in the office of Arriola Cemetery, 14480 Road 22, Dolores, CO 81323, where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the District to be held at 14480 Road 22, Dolores, CO 81323, on Monday, November 17th 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Any taxpayer within such Cemetery District may at any time prior to the final adoption of this budget file or register objections thereto.
November 10, 2025
Jenna Harmon, Treasurer
Published in The Journal November 12, 2025

31819
PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Mancos Fire Protection District Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2026. A copy of such proposal is on file at the office of the District where the same is open for public inspection during the hours of 9:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesdays.

Said proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the District to be held at the office of the Mancos Fire Protection District, Fire Station #1, 41595 Highway 160, Mancos, Colorado, on December 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Any taxpayer within said District may at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget file or register an objection thereto.

Dated: November 10, 2025
/s/ Mary Ann Graf
Administrative Assistant
Published in The Journal November 12 and 19, 2025

31586
Notice of Proposed Budget

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget for the Dolores Library District for the ensuing year of 2026 has been filed in the office of the Dolores Public Library and is available for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing at 6:00 pm, Tues., Dec. 9, 2025. For more information on attending this public hearing please contact the Dolores Public Library at (970) 882-4127 or circ@doloreslibrary.org. Any taxpayer within the District may at any time prior to the final edition of the budget, file or register their objections thereto.

Dated: October 27, 2025
Sean E. Gantt, Director
Dolores Library District

Published in The Journal November 5 and 12, 2025

31640
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

2025 RAW WATER VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Sealed bids for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez 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. MST, on Monday, January 5, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.

SCOPE OF WORK: Provide labor and furnish all materials and equipment necessary to install a new raw water valve. The scope of work includes incorporation of a new raw water flow control valve and associated process piping and electrical in the micro hydro power building at the City of Cortez Water Treatment Plant. The project also includes demolition work and provision / installation of structural support members, grating, and pipe supports. The work is located at the Water Treatment Plant, 27999 County Rd N, Dolores, CO 81321.

A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING and project site visit will be held for all interested vendors on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the Water Treatment Plant.

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: 2026 Raw Water Valve Replacement 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 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 November 5, 12 and 19, 2025

31645
District Court
Montezuma County, Colorado
865 N. Park St. Ste 100
Cortez, Colorado 81321
970-565-1111
Case Number: 2025CV30072
Plaintiff: DIAMOND DEVELOPMENT HOLDINGS, LLC
v.
Defendants: MICHAEL STEPHEN PAK a/k/a MICHAEL PAK; L. DARRELL ABELN AND ANY ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION
SUMMONS TO QUIET TITLE BY PUBLICATION
PLAINTIFF: DIAMOND DEVELOPMENT HOLDINGS, LLC
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint to Quiet Title Pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. 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 or other response within 21 days after the service of this summons upon you in the State of Colorado or within 35 days after service of this summons upon you outside the State of Colorado. Service of this Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 21 or 35 days after the date of the 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 to quiet title to the below parcels of real property:

1. Lots 16 and 17, Block 63, TOWN OF CORTEZ AND CHAMBERLIN'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CORTEZ, according to the plat thereof filed for record August 20, 1890 in Book 3 at Page 36; and

2. N1/2N1/2S1/2NW1/4NW1/4NW1/4 of Section 35, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, N.M.P.M.

Dated this 30th day of October, 2025.

Published in The Cortez Journal Newspaper for Five Consecutive Weeks.
First Publication: November 5, 2025.
Last Publication: December 3, 2025.
THE LAW FIRM OF MARLA C. UNDERELL, LLC

/s/ Marla C. Underell
Attorney for Plaintiffs:
Marla C. Underell, Atty. Reg. No. 31076 101 West 11th Street, Suite 104
Durango, Colorado 81301
Office Phone Number: 970-403-8090 FAX Number: 970-403-8091
E-mail: marla@underell-law.com
Published in The Journal November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 2025

31702
Case No. 2025-0053-GM-CV
Thelma WHISKERS,
Petitioner,
vs.
Sharlinda BEGAY, Respondent.
SUMMONS
To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.
You are hereby notified that a Petition for Guardianship has been filed in the Court of Indian Offenses, Ute Mountain Ute Agency, by the Petitioner, Thelma Whiskers, in regards to the Respondent, Sharlinda Begay.
If you do not agree with the Petitioning, you must go to the Court of Indian Offenses located at the Ute Mountain at 440 Sunset Blvd, Towaoc, CO, 81134 with the Court of Indian Offenses, Ute Mountain Ute Agency, on the 18th day of November, 2025 at the hour of 10:30 a.m.
Judgement will be taken against them individually in accordance with the terms of the Petition unless they appear for the hearing at the time, date and place specified in the Summons to provide evidence as to any objections.
If you fail to appear for said hearing, a Bench Warrant may issue for your arrest.
If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.
10/7/25
Clerk of Court
Published in The Journal November 5, 12 and 19, 2025

31496
Request for Proposal for Audit Service
Date: October 21, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
Danielle Brafford, Executive Director of Finance
Due by: December 1, 2025, at 4:30 pm

Duration: Three years with options to renew, subject to annual appropriations by the Board of Education.
The School District is seeking proposals from professional and qualified Firms to perform independent audit services in relation to the required annual finance audit.
Background
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 is a rural school district in Southwestern Colorado. This district serves approximately 2,175 students, including three district-authorized charter schools. Each charter school contracts with its own auditor; however, communication between auditors is critical to ensure the netting of transactions and passing of CDE’s Data Pipeline.
We receive approximately $3 million in grant revenue and require a Single Audit.
Auditor should note that MCSD is undergoing an ERP transition from School ERP Pro to Skyward, mid FY 25-26. Additionally, MCSD has applied to separate from BOCES and will receive a final decision in November.
The schedule for the audit should begin in early September and be final by November 1st, though communication with the charter schools generally occurs in August.
Please review the complete list of requirements at
This proposal should be submitted by December 1, 2025, at 4:30 pm to:
Danielle Brafford, Executive Director of Finance
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
400 N Elm, Cortez, CO 81321
Published in The Journal October 29 and November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2025

31375
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 17-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On August 14, 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): Kyle D. Knapp
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 or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture
Date of Deed of Trust: June 6, 2008
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 9, 2008
Recording Information at Reception No: 556780
Original Principal Amount: $147,523.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $139,944.23
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.

Lots 15 and 16, Block 79, TOWN OF CORTEZ AND CHAMBERLIN’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CORTEZ, according to the plat thereof filed for record August 20, 1890 in Plat Book 3 at Page 36.

Also known by street and number as: 506 S. Beech 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, DECEMBER 10, 2025, 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: October 22, 2025
Last Publication: November 19, 2025
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: August 14, 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 #CO23611
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 October 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 19, 2025.