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.

ST. PAT’S DAY BAKE SALE
to benefit For Pets' Sake
THIS SAT. - MARCH 14TH!
10am at City Market
Drop off baked goods
starting at 9:30am Sat. at
City Mkt. OR Fri. March 13th
9am-5pm at NetForce PC
(1011 N. Mildred Road).
Info: 970-565-PETS/7387

Lovely remodeled 3BR duplex near Cortez. Substantial rent reduction for part-time care of ambulatory senior male. Info: 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

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

PICKUP CAMPER w/roll-up top. Fits short bed. Always stored inside. Call 970-749-1361

33752
Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County, Colorado, the following bills and payroll were allowed for the periods of February 1st through February 28th, 2026 inclusive. Detailed information may be seen at the Dolores County Commissioners Office during business hours.

Payroll Check Numbers 6602 - 6634 Direct Deposit Numbers 33051-33207

Bill Check Numbers EFT1 & 2 121473-121560
GENERAL FUND
February $82,658.05 ALL DEPARTMENTS PAYROLL
PITNEY BOWES $2,000.00 COMMISSIONERS OTHER POSTAGE
CCI COLORADO COUNTIES IN $12,760.00 COMMISSIONERS OTHER DONATIONS & FEES
CCI COLORADO COUNTIES IN $797.00 COMMISSIONERS OTHER DONATIONS & FEES
CLUB 20 $300.00 COMMISSIONERS OTHER DONATIONS & FEES
COLO CORONERS ASSOCIATIO $510.00 CORONER TRAVEL & MEETINGS
CTSI $149,122.50 COMMISSIONERS OTHER INSURANCE & BONDS
CTSI $17,710.00 COMMISSIONERS OTHER INSURANCE & BONDS
DPA ACCOUNTING $207.61 CLERK POSTAGE
NETFORCE PC INC $907.02 IT TELEPHONE
NETFORCE PC INC $1,490.00 IT TELEPHONE
REGION 9 $2,581.00 COMMISSIONERS OTHER DONATIONS & FEES
ADOBE MILLING $80.00 COMMISSIONERS OTHER MISC BENEFITS
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $109.50 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
ARCASEARCH COPRORATION $2,876.00 CLERK M.I.D
AXON ENTERPRISE $3,336.62 SHERIFF TAZAR CONTRACT
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $645.00 COMMISSIONERS OTHER ADVERTISING
CARHART FEED & SEED $23.65 SHERIFF REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $12.75 SHERIFF REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $51.55 SHERIFF REPAIRS
CENTURY LINK $166.79 IT TELEPHONE
CITY OF CORTEZ $12,026.00 SHERIFF 911 DISPATCH
COLO ASSESSORS ASSOCIATI $285.00 ASSESSOR OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $41.73 COMMISSIONERS OTHER TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $35.95 COMMISSIONERS OTHER TRAVEL & MEETINGS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $840.70 SHERIFF FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $37.24 SHERIFF FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $1,275.96 SHERIFF FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $605.73 SHERIFF FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $1,117.42 SHERIFF FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $1,115.83 SHERIFF FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $67.51 EMA FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $361.77 EMA FUEL
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $39.80 EXTENSION GAS FOR TRAVEL
ELLIOTT/MIRANDA $200.00 SHERIFF OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $144.11 COMMISSIONERS OTHER OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $458.00 COMMISSIONERS OTHER TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $489.49 ELECTIONS OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $623.30 ELECTIONS TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $550.00 ASSESSOR OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $67.83 MAPPING & ADDRESSING OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,558.44 SHERIFF TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $79.00 SHERIFF EQUIPMENT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $81.72 CORONER OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $85.00 EMA OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $423.12 EMA TELEPHONE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $130.00 EMA MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $244.43 EMA MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $133.71 IT OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $20.00 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $206.96 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $359.85 IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $239.61 EXTENSION TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $45.10 VA TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $33.98 FAIR BOARD TELEPHONE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $240.00 FAIR BOARD JR RODEO AWARDS
FRONTIER PROPANE $230.00 SHERIFF MISCELLANEOUS
IMAGE NET $69.95 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
IMAGE NET $100.26 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
J J KELLER & ASSOCIATES, $290.70 COMMISSIONERS OTHER OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
JOHNSON/LENORE $57.99 IT TELEPHONE
LIBERTY VOTE USA INC $16,742.00 ELECTIONS OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
LIBERTY VOTE USA INC $2,592.16 ELECTIONS OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
MARTIN/BRETT $1,500.00 COMMISSIONERS OTHER CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
MAXWELL/DARRELL $100.00 FAIR BOARD FAIR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.20 COMMISSIONERS OTHER MISCELLANEOUS
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.00 COMMISSIONERS OTHER CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.20 FAIR BOARD UTILITIES
NETFORCE PC INC $1,048.00 ELECTIONS OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
PITNEY BOWES $198.27 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
PITNEY BOWES $226.38 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
RANDOLPH/LARITA $157.00 CLERK TRAVEL & MEETINGS
WESTERMAN/WILLIAM $134.00 EXTENSION TRAVEL & MEETINGS
AT&T MOBILITY $305.98 SHERIFF TELEPHONE
ATMOS ENERGY $550.47 MAINTENANCE UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $34.24 COMMISSIONERS OTHER CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $961.47 MAINTENANCE UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $50.91 MAINTENANCE UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $156.18 MAINTENANCE UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $35.34 MAINTENANCE UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $52.74 SHERIFF S&R UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $338.61 FAIR BOARD UTILITIES
FTI WIFI $910.73 IT TELEPHONE
FTI WIFI $1,439.60 IT INTERNET
FTI WIFI $(500.00) IT INTERNET
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $322.18 MAINTENANCE TRASH SERVICES
AVENU $1,696.09 COMMISSIONERS OTHER COMPUTER LEASE
AVENU $1,832.73 TREASURER COMPUTER LEASE
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $285.87 COMMISSIONERS OTHER ADVERTISING
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $385.70 FAIR BOARD JR RODEO AWARDS
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $33.84 ELECTIONS ADVERTISING
CARHART FEED & SEED $93.95 SHERIFF OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $49.42 SHERIFF REPAIRS
CARHART FEED & SEED $6.55 FAIR BOARD FAIR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
CENTURY LINK $286.36 SHERIFF TELEPHONE
COOK/LINDA $7.00 COMMISSIONERS OTHER MISCELLANEOUS
COOK/LINDA $7.00 TREASURER MISCELLANEOUS
DK AG & AUTO $821.18 EMA VEHICLE REPAIRS
EMERY TELCOM $79.95 IT INTERNET
EMERY TELCOM $350.00 IT INTERNET
EMERY TELCOM $109.10 VA TELEPHONE
GOLBRICHT/DENNIS R $2,584.50 COMMISSIONERS OTHER AUDIT & LEGAL
GOLBRICHT/DENNIS R $3,003.00 ATTORNEY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
MONTEZUMA COUNTY SHERIFF $875.00 ATTORNEY PRISONER MAINTENANCE
MORSE/REBEKAH $81.49 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
MORSE/REBEKAH $(81.49) IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
SOUTHWEST WATER & PROPER $974.79 ATTORNEY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
VITAL RECORDS CONTROL $168.88 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $258.76 FAIR BOARD TRASH SERVICES
WESTERMAN/WILLIAM $47.52 EXTENSION TRAVEL & MEETINGS
IMAGENET CONSULTING, LLC $81.49 IT MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS

TOTAL $344,876.57
BILL CHECK NUMBER 204679-204701
SENIOR SERVICES
February $16,972.52 SENIOR SERVICES PAYROLL
A&Z CONSTRUCTION $600.00 SENIOR SERVICES BUILDING MAINTENANCE
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $26.00 SENIOR SERVICES BUILDING MAINTENANCE
BLUE MOUNTAIN MEATS $327.50 SENIOR SERVICES FOOD
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES $208.91 SENIOR SERVICES MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
DOVE CREEK AMBULANCE DIS $650.00 SENIOR SERVICES TRAINING
LANGSTAFF/VIOLA $224.00 SENIOR SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PROSSER/NANCY $82.00 SENIOR SERVICES TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $63.85 SENIOR SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $224.64 SENIOR SERVICES KITCHEN SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,664.23 SENIOR SERVICES FOOD
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $85.25 SENIOR SERVICES VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $66.21 SENIOR SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS
FTI WIFI $234.70 SENIOR SERVICES TELEPHONE
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $75.15 SENIOR SERVICES UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $130.00 SENIOR SERVICES UTILITIES
ATMOS ENERGY $544.17 SENIOR SERVICES UTILITIES
AUTO CHLOR SYSTEM $203.53 SENIOR SERVICES BUILDING MAINTENANCE
BLUE MOUNTAIN EXTERMINAT $95.00 SENIOR SERVICES BUILDING MAINTENANCE
BLUE MOUNTAIN MEATS $648.56 SENIOR SERVICES FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $32.78 SENIOR SERVICES KITCHEN SUPPLIES
CALLAWAY PACKING $86.05 SENIOR SERVICES FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $789.35 SENIOR SERVICES FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $1,461.38 SENIOR SERVICES FOOD
CALLAWAY PACKING $699.95 SENIOR SERVICES FOOD
CARHART FEED & SEED $64.47 SENIOR SERVICES BUILDING MAINTENANCE
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $92.58 SENIOR SERVICES VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $69.98 SENIOR SERVICES VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $258.39 SENIOR SERVICES FOOD
DOVE CREEK SUPERETTE $62.75 SENIOR SERVICES TRAINING
DRUG & ALCOHOL TEST ASSO $112.00 SENIOR SERVICES LICENSE & FEES
LANGSTAFF/VIOLA $160.00 SENIOR SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $186.81 SENIOR SERVICES UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $903.17 SENIOR SERVICES UTILITIES
TOTAL 28,105.88

Bill Check Numbers 301549-301563
Health Nurse
Februray $8,110.78 HEALTH NURSE PAYROLL
POSSNER/JUSTIN $3,000.00 HEALTH NURSE LEGAL & AUDIT FEES
POSSNER/JUSTIN $1,000.00 HEALTH NURSE LEGAL & AUDIT FEES
CDPHE $3.00 HEALTH NURSE VITAL RECORDS
CDPHE $79.00 HEALTH NURSE VITAL RECORDS
FRONTIER PROPANE $230.00 HEALTH NURSE UTILITIES
ANSWER TOPEKA $81.50 HEALTH NURSE TELEPHONE
AT&T MOBILITY $62.02 HEALTH NURSE TELEPHONE
AT&T MOBILITY $62.02 HEALTH NURSE TELEPHONE
AT&T MOBILITY $64.02 HEALTH NURSE TELEPHONE
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $205.13 HEALTH NURSE UTILITIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $487.01 HEALTH NURSE OFFICE SUPPLIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $240.00 HEALTH NURSE WASTE DISPOSAL-STERI CYCLE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $59.10 HEALTH NURSE TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $179.08 HEALTH NURSE UTILITIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,894.10 HEALTH NURSE MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $7.34 HEALTH NURSE MISC GRANTS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $1,502.37 HEALTH NURSE MISC GRANTS
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $75.15 HEALTH NURSE UTILITIES
COOK/LINDA $1,250.00 HEALTH NURSE MISC GRANTS
DOLORES COUNTY ROAD & BR $314.90 HEALTH NURSE TRAVEL & MEETINGS
EMERY TELCOM $335.30 HEALTH NURSE DSL
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC $490.74 HEALTH NURSE VACCINES
NETFORCE PC INC $139.00 HEALTH NURSE TELEPHONE


TOTAL 19,871.56

Bill Check Numbers 401436 - 401445
Mand. Weed 1,586.59 Mand Weed PAYROLL
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSIT $70.00 MAND. WEED TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $14.99 MAND. WEED TELEPHONE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $260.14 MAND. WEED TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $520.86 MAND. WEED TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $17.99 MAND. WEED TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FLEMING/OMA $134.00 MAND. WEED TRAVEL & MEETINGS
KELSHAW/JESSICA $134.00 MAND. WEED TRAVEL & MEETINGS
SMITH/KENNY $134.00 MAND. WEED TRAVEL & MEETINGS
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $175.09 MAND. WEED UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $129.00 MAND. WEED UTILITIES
ATMOS ENERGY $455.63 MAND. WEED UTILITIES
BALLANTINE COMMUNICATION $86.00 MAND. WEED ADVERTISING

TOTAL 3,718.29
Bill Check Numbers 507217-507238
Road & Bridge
February $44,407.32 ROAD & BRIDGE PAYROLL
CTSI $149,122.50 ROAD & BRIDGE INSURANCE & BONDS
CTSI $25,098.00 ROAD & BRIDGE INSURANCE & BONDS
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $26.00 ROAD & BRIDGE MISCELLANEOUS
DOVE CREEK AMBULANCE DIS $65.00 ROAD & BRIDGE TRAVEL & MEETINGS
FRONTIER CONTRACTING INC $420.16 ROAD & BRIDGE OPERATING SUPPLIES
INTERSTATE BILLING SERVI $319.20 ROAD & BRIDGE OPERATING SUPPLIES
INTERSTATE BILLING SERVI $3,623.07 ROAD & BRIDGE OPERATING SUPPLIES
JALU FASTENERS INC $58.17 ROAD & BRIDGE OPERATING SUPPLIES
4 RIVERS EQUIPMENT $81.54 ROAD & BRIDGE OPERATING SUPPLIES
4 RIVERS EQUIPMENT $251.83 ROAD & BRIDGE OPERATING SUPPLIES
ALPINE SECURITY & ELECTR $749.69 ROAD & BRIDGE MISCELLANEOUS
AT&T MOBILITY $75.51 ROAD & BRIDGE TELEPHONE
AT&T MOBILITY $(40.00) ROAD & BRIDGE TELEPHONE
ATMOS ENERGY $1,111.68 ROAD & BRIDGE UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $73.25 ROAD & BRIDGE UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $161.57 ROAD & BRIDGE UTILITIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $85.77 ROAD & BRIDGE UTILITIES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK/VISA $22.00 ROAD & BRIDGE OPERATING SUPPLIES
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $41.00 ROAD & BRIDGE UTILITIES
MONTEZUMA WATER COMPANY $75.15 ROAD & BRIDGE UTILITIES
SAN MIGUEL POWER ASSOCIA $129.00 ROAD & BRIDGE UTILITIES
SAN MIGUEL POWER ASSOCIA $142.00 ROAD & BRIDGE UTILITIES
TOWN OF DOVE CREEK $130.00 ROAD & BRIDGE UTILITIES
CARHART FEED & SEED $328.65 ROAD & BRIDGE OPERATING SUPPLIES
DK AG & AUTO $2,096.20 ROAD & BRIDGE OPERATING SUPPLIES
DOVE CREEK AUTO PARTS $7.70 ROAD & BRIDGE OPERATING SUPPLIES
FOUR CORNERS WELD & GAS $51.24 ROAD & BRIDGE OPERATING SUPPLIES
FOUR CORNERS WELD & GAS $21.75 ROAD & BRIDGE OPERATING SUPPLIES
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL $120,908.39 ROAD & BRIDGE DEBT SERVICE LEASE PAYMENTS
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC $340.80 ROAD & BRIDGE TRASH SERVICES
4 RIVERS EQUIPMENT $1,220.73 ROAD & BRIDGE OPERATING SUPPLIES
EMPIRE ELECTRIC ASSOCIAT $923.68 ROAD & BRIDGE UTILITIES

Total $352,128.55

I, Lenore Johnson, Commissioners' Bookkeeper of Dolores County, Colorado, do hereby certify the foregoing to be full and true accounting of all bills and payroll allowed by the Board of County Commissioners for period ending February 28th, 2026 approved at regular meetings February 2nd, and February 9th, & February 17th, 2026.
Published in The Journal March 11, 2026

33754
ORDINANCE NO. 1359
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-26 OF CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 OF THE CORTEZ CITY CODE BY ENACTING SUBSECTION (C) IN ORDER TO EFFECT A TABOR REFUND OF A PORTION OF THE FAMILY RECREATION CENTER SALES TAX REVENUE THAT WAS COLLECTED BY THE CITY IN 2022 THROUGH 2025
Ordinance No. 1359, Series 2026, was approved on second and final reading on February 24, 2026. A complete copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection and acquisition in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez. This Ordinance No. 1359, Series 2026 is being republished to correct a scrivener’s/typographical error.
Published in The Journal March 11, 2026

33794
BEFORE THE COLORADO ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NOTICE AND APPLICATION FOR HEARING
DOCKET NO. 260200032

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Pursuant to Rule 523.d, the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission Staff has applied to the Commission for an Order Finding Violation against Vision Energy, LLC., (Operator No. 10770) (“Vision”), to adjudicate allegations in the Notice of Alleged Violation No. 404185705.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to: 1) the general jurisdiction of the Energy and Carbon Management Commission of the State of Colorado under § 34-60-105, C.R.S.; 2) specific powers granted pursuant to § 34-60-106, C.R.S.; 3) the Colorado Administrative Procedures Act at § 24-4-105, C.R.S.; and 4) the Commission’s Series 500 Rules at 2 C.C.R. 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing before an ECMC Hearing Officer at the following date, time, and location (subject to change):

Date: May 6, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Place: Virtual Hearing with Remote Access via Zoom
To participate, navigate to and
locate the Zoom meeting link on the left side of the webpage.

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

Deadline for Affected Persons to Petition: April 6, 2026

The Notice and documents related to this matter can be found on our “Hearing eFiling System Document Search” page here https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGPublicAccess/index.html. Select “Search for Docket Related Documents” from the pull-down menu, use the above “Docket Number”, and select “Search”.

Published in The Journal
March 11, 2026

33811
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 Thursday, April 2, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.
BID ITEM: The City of Cortez is seeking competitive sealed best value bids for the purchase of one (1) Used 4,000 Gallon Water Truck. All equipment shall meet or exceed specifications. Bidders shall provide complete specifications, warranty details, and delivery schedule.
Copies of the specifications and instructions for bidders are available at the City Service Center (970.565.7320), the City’s website Bid Postings • Cortez, CO • CivicEngage; and BidNet.
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 – Used 4,000 Gallon Water Truck” 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 11, 18 and 25, 2026

33812
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 Thursday, April 2, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.
BID ITEM: The City of Cortez is seeking competitive sealed best value bids for the purchase of one (1) Ford F-350 or Dodge Ram 3500. All equipment shall meet or exceed specifications. Bidders shall provide complete specifications, warranty details, and delivery schedule.
Copies of the specifications and instructions for bidders are available at the City Service Center (970.565.7320); the City’s website Bid Postings • Cortez, CO • CivicEngage; and BidNet.
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 Ford F-350 or Dodge Ram 3500” 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 11, 18, & 25, 2026

33814
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 Thursday, April 2, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.
BID ITEM: The City of Cortez is seeking competitive sealed best value bids for the purchase of one (1) Used 14-Passenger Van. All equipment shall meet or exceed specifications. Bidders shall provide complete specifications, warranty details, and delivery schedule.
Copies of the specifications and instructions for bidders are available at the City Service Center (970.565.7320), the City’s website Bid Postings • Cortez, CO • CivicEngage; and BidNet.
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 – Used 14-Passenger Van” 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 11, 18, & 25, 2026

33844
Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County Colorado for the period of January 1, 2026 through January 31, 2026, 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 6616.40
Adult Protective Services 3287.77
Aid to Needy Disabled 1748.00
Child Care 1863.28
Child Support Enforcement 1931.52
Child Welfare 17198.76
County Administration 29961.40
Non-Allocated Programs 462.52
CORE Services 2937.65
Food Assistance 37871.27
Home Care Allowance
LEAP 4487.25
Managed Care 2174.28
Old Age Pension 1482.48
Ormiston Fund
IV-D Retained
Cost Allocation
County Only
Other Intergovernmental 7530.81
Youth Mental Health
Grand Total *119,553.39
*Includes payroll, written checks, and programs
Payroll Total 54,681.22


Alpine Security & Electronics, Inc 26.00
A & Z Construction LLC 1,450.00
Ballantine Communications 31.98
Carhart Feed & Seed 16.90
Dennis Golbricht 9,184.50
Dove Creek Superette 98.63
Empire Electric Association 609.73
FTIWIFI 350.75
ImageNet Consulting 164.72
Montezuma Water Co 72.25
Sharp Locks 80.00
STUD/Onward! A Legacy Foundation 1,989.00
The Pinon Project 2,174.28
VISA 1,122.33
Checks Total 17371.07

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, 2026
through January 31, 2026 inclusive.

Linda Yellowman
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DOLORES COUNTY
Published in The Journal March 11, 2026

33867
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County E911 Authority is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for providing the Cortez Communications Center (ECC) with automated voice dispatching interface for use with existing radio frequencies and existing computer-aided-dispatch (CAD) and mobile applications.

Proposals should clearly demonstrate how the company can best satisfy the requirements of the Cortez Communications Center as set forth in this RFP. MCETA reserves the right to enter an agreement with the company presenting the proposal most advantageous to the ECC and their agency users. Schedule to complete work shall be stated in each proposal.

Please see Rocky Mountain Bidnet for complete Bid Package at or scan the QR Code
Dated this 10th day of March 2026
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal March 11 and 18, 2026

33607
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 28-25
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On December 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): Robert Kreisler
Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Date of Deed of Trust: October 22, 2019
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 22, 2019
Recording Information at Reception No: 626435
Original Principal Amount: $225,150.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $197,007.48
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 10, 11, AND 12 OF BLOCK 6, TIBBITS-REYNOLDS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF DOLORES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD FEBRUARY 26, 1979 IN PLAT BOOK 10 AT PAGE 10 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER. COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known by street and number as: 206 N 21st Street, 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, APRIL 22, 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: March 4, 2026
Last Publication: April 1, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Date: December 31, 2025
Public Trustee in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado
By: /s/ Tara Conner, Chief Deputy Public Trustee

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, Amanda Ferguson #44893, 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone (303) 274-0155, Attorney File #CO25968
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 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 2026

33611
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 6, 2026, 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): CHEYANNE MASLEN
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust: NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: NOVEMBER 13, 2024
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording at Reception No: 658692
Original Principal Debt: $130,423.00
Outstanding/Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt: $129,510.57
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.
LOTS 16 AND 17, BLOCK 10, CORNETT HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORTEZ, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD SEPTEMBER 18, 1957 IN BOOK 7 AT PAGE 42 IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO.
USED 1997 MASTERPIECE 3644 MP223191 76' X 16'
Purported Common Address: 1317 ANIMAS ST, 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, APRIL 29, 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: March 4, 2026
Last Publication: April 1, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

DATED: JANUARY 6, 2026
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, STATE OF COLORADO
By: /s/ ELLEN BLACK, PUBLIC TRUSTEE

Attorney representing the Holder: Janeway Law Firm, P.C., N. April Winecki #354861, 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: 303-706-9990, Fax: 303-706-9994 JLF No.: 25-036484/Maslen
Published in The Journal March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1, 2026

33645
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Gerald Glen Chaffin, aka Gerald G. Chaffin, aka Gerald Chaffin, aka Gary Chaffin (Deceased)
No. 25PR66
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 July 10, 2026, or said claims may be forever barred.
Gerald Shane Chaffin
524 S Chestnut St
Cortez, CO 81321
Published in The Journal
March 4, 11, 18, 2026

33649
DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO
Court Address: 865 N Park St., Cortez, CO 81321

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF:
GREGORY CAMERON LEE,
Petitioner,
FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD:
Evan Ray Roof,
A Minor Child.
Case Number: 2025JA10
Division: 2 Courtroom: 2

NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING
TO: MARCUS ANDREW ROOF, JR.:
You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed in the District Court in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado, seeking the adoption of the minor child, Evan Ray Roof, born on 11/17/2014, in which the Petitioner, Gregory Cameron Lee, seeks to adopt the above-named child.
The biological parent married to the Petitioner is Dawn Rachelle Lee.
You are further notified that your parental rights may be terminated in this proceeding.
If you wish to contest the adoption or assert any parental rights, you must file a written response with the Clerk of this Court at the above address within twenty-one (21) days after the last date of publication of this Notice (or thirty-five (35) days if served outside the State of Colorado), and you must appear at any hearing scheduled by the Court.
If you fail to respond or appear, the Court may enter an order terminating your parental rights and granting the adoption without further notice.
This Notice shall be published once each week for five (5) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Montezuma County, Colorado, pursuant to Court Order.
DATED this 24th day of February, 2026.
Drew P. Buffington, Esq.
Attorney for Petitioner
77 W Main St, Ste C
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7640
drew@buffingtonlawllc.com
Attorney Registration No. 52274

Published in The Journal
March 4, 11, 18, 24, April 1, 2026

33650
DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO
Court Address: 865 N Park St., Cortez, CO 81321

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF:
GREGORY CAMERON LEE,
Petitioner,
FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD:
Michael Andrew Roof,
A Minor Child.
Case Number: 2025JA9
Division: 2 Courtroom: 2

NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING
TO: MARCUS ANDREW ROOF, JR.:
You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed in the District Court in and for the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado, seeking the adoption of the minor child, Michael Andrew Roof, born on 12/14/2008, in which the Petitioner, Gregory Cameron Lee, seeks to adopt the above-named child.
The biological parent married to the Petitioner is Dawn Rachelle Lee.
You are further notified that your parental rights may be terminated in this proceeding.
If you wish to contest the adoption or assert any parental rights, you must file a written response with the Clerk of this Court at the above address within twenty-one (21) days after the last date of publication of this Notice (or thirty-five (35) days if served outside the State of Colorado), and you must appear at any hearing scheduled by the Court.
If you fail to respond or appear, the Court may enter an order terminating your parental rights and granting the adoption without further notice.
This Notice shall be published once each week for five (5) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Montezuma County, Colorado, pursuant to Court Order.
DATED this 24th day of February, 2026.
Drew P. Buffington, Esq.
Attorney for Petitioner
77 W Main St, Ste C
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7640
drew@buffingtonlawllc.com
Attorney Registration No. 52274

Published in The Journal
March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2026

33658
Boren Storage LLC will be selling the following Unit F 3 & 4 containing household items, boxes and furniture leased by Keira Lally for non payment on or after 3/15/26

Boren Storage LLC will be selling the following Unit C 6 containing Mattresses, tv misc items leased by Peter Tschannen a for non payment on or after 3/15/26

Boren Storage LLC will be selling the following Camper truck leased by Anthony Pappas a for non payment on or after 3/15/26

Boren Storage LLC will be selling the following 2 cars Dodge Challenger Toyota Corolla outdoor space leased by Medina Hernandez Mauricid a for non payment on or after 3/15/26

Boren Storage LLC will be selling the following Unit D 7 containing tools, boxes leased by Donna Noyes a for non payment on or after 3/15/26

Published in The Journal
March 4 and 11, 2026

33688
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No.: 26C27
Public Notice is given on 02/23/2026 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with Montezuma County Combined Court. The Petition requests that the name of Autumn Aleigh Kaime be change to Autumn Aleigh Kaime-Kastle.
By /s/ Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
SEAL
Published in The Journal
March 4, 11, 18, 2026

33689
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No.: 26C27
Public Notice is given on 02/23/2026 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with Montezuma County Combined Court. The Petition requests that the name of Joshua Daniel Keen be changed to Joshua Daniel Keen-Kastle.
By /s/ Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
SEAL
Published in The Journal
March 4, 11, 18, 2026

33693
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No. 26C28
Public Notice is given on 02/25/2026 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Montezuma County Court. The Petition requests that the name of PATTI LAFOND ROGERS be changed to MERRI PATRICE MARLEGA.
By /s/ Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk SEAL
Published in The Journal
March 4, 11, 18, 2026

33748
March 2, 2026
NOTICE OF DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL OF
APPLICATIONS TO SERVE AS
DIRECTOR OF THE
MANCOS WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Montezuma County
PLEASE TAKE NOTE that Division #2, Weber, Board of Director position for the
Mancos Water Conservancy District from Montezuma County will be open.
Applications for appointment to a four (4) year term ending June 1, 2030 will be
received until May 1, 2026. To be considered, you must own real property and
reside for one (1) year within the said division of the District in Montezuma
County. You must be knowledgeable in water matters. A resume setting forth your
qualifications to serve should be sent to:
Honorable Todd Jay Plewe
Montezuma District Court
865 North Park Street
Suite 100
Cortez, CO 81321
Fax # 970-565-8516
This notice provided by
Wesley R Coleman, Superintendent
Mancos Water Conservancy District
42599 Road N
Mancos, Colorado 81328
(970) 533-7325
Published in The Journal March 11, 18 and 25, 2026

33726
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
Legal Services – School District Representation
Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 School District, Cortez, Colorado
RFP Issue Date: February 19, 2026
Proposal Due Date: March 17, 2026

The Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 School District is soliciting proposals from qualified law firms to provide comprehensive legal services and general counsel representation to the Board of Education and Superintendent. The District seeks experienced school law attorneys with demonstrated expertise in Colorado public school law, federal education regulations, governance, employment law, student rights, and risk management. The District intends to enter into a professional services agreement beginning April 1st, 2026. Proposals can be sent as PDF versions to eramirez@cortez.k12.co.us. See our website at cortez.k12.co.us/departments/request-for-bids.
Published in The Journal March 4, 2026

33433
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR TREASURER’S DEED
TD 2026-01
To all current occupants, owners, parties of interest, and to all others listed on the mailing list on file at the Treasurer’s Office:
You are hereby notified that on November 6, 2020, the Treasurer of Montezuma County, Colorado, sold a tax lien on the following property at public sale to Patricia Janz 401K Trust (“COP HOLDER”):
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Subdivision: SOUTHERN Block: 18 W 75 FEET OF LOTS 1,2 & 3, B517 P624 B544 P48 B637 P403 B694 P409 R/481271
PARCEL NUMBER: 535910320002
SCHEDULE NUMBER: R002912
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 800 Railroad Ave, Dolores, CO 81323
A Certificate of Purchase 2020-0046 was issued to the COP HOLDER for unpaid property tax for the year 2019. The property was assessed in the name of: Nathan Hammond & Jeffrey Hammond (“PROPERTY OWNER”).
On January 15, 2026, Patricia Janz 401K Trust (“LAWFUL HOLDER”), the current certificate holder, filed an Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer’s Deed (COO), under C.R.S. 39-11.5-101.
NOTICE: The property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 140 W. Main St., Ste 2, Cortez, Colorado. The sale will include the real estate and all interests held by the Lawful Holder, along with applicable fees, costs, and legal charges.
First Publication: February 25, 2026
Last Publication: March 11, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Dated: February 25, 2026
/s/ Ellen Black, Montezuma County Treasurer
County of Montezuma
State of Colorado
Published in The Journal February 25 and March 4 and 11, 2026

33566
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Ruth Marie Becher, aka Ruth M. Becher, aka Ruth Becher (Deceased)
No. 26PR6
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 July 1, 2026, or said claims may be forever barred.
Dee Elda Becher
915 Brighten Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Published in The Journal
February 25, March 4, 11, 2026

33614
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Wayne Alexander McGrew, Deceased
Case Number 26PR1
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 June, 25, 2026 or the claims may be forever barred.
Kristi Ann McGrew, Personal Representative
7629 S. 40th Pl.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
Published in The Journal
February 25, March 4, 11, 2026

32937
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2025-06

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On December 11, 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) MELISSA KAWALICK
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR
ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC
Date of Deed of Trust September 19, 2022
County of Recording Dolores
Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 19, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 172125
Original Principal Amount $351,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $345,762.89

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 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 of the terms
thereof

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 18, 19 AND 20, BLOCK 6, TOWN OF RICO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER, COUNTY OF DOLORES, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 37 S COMMERCIAL ST, RICO, CO 81332.

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, 04/15/2026, 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 2/18/2026
Last Publication 3/18/2026
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: 12/11/2025

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:
Randall M Chin #31149 Ryan Bougeois #51088
Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010656650
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 February 18, 25 and March 4, 11, and 18, 2026

33056
Public Notice
The Board of Directors of
Montezuma Valley Irrigation
Company has duly resolved
that the following described
Montezuma Valley Irrigation
Company stock shall be sold
at public venue to the highest
bidder in accordance with
the Bylaws and regulations of
Montezuma Valley Irrigation
Company:

Kyle J. Archibeque
1 share
Chester Carl
1 share
Cruzan-Glenn Water Association
1 share
James Ross Fricke II
1 share
Hartman Living Trust, established May 16, 2013
1 share
Michael Jason, Andrew & Jerry Krob
1 share
Richard A. McDill
1 share
Charmaine & Dale Neighbors
1 share
Bradley Sitton
1 share
Brad J. & Lori R. Smith
1 share
Rachel Eileen Welliver
1 share

Said sale shall be held at the
office of Montezuma Valley
Irrigation Company at 24055
Road L.4, Cortez, Colorado on
March 17, 2026 at 11 am.

Published in the Cortez Journal
February 18,25 and March 4, 11
2025.

33421
RESOLUTION NO. R690 – SERIES 2026
TOWN OF DOLORES
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO CANCELLING THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 7, 2026, AND DECLARING CANDIDATES ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Town of Dolores, Colorado is a statutory town incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Colorado Municipal Election Code and local law, the Town of Dolores scheduled a regular municipal election to be held on April 7, 2026;
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 533, Series 2017, provides that a municipal election may be canceled if the only matter before the voters is the election of persons to office and, at the close of business sixty-four (64) days before the election, there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at such election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent;
WHEREAS, state law similarly authorizes the cancellation of a municipal election under such circumstances, including C.R.S. § 1-5-208 and C.R.S. § 31-10-507;
WHEREAS, the only matter before the voters at the April 7, 2026 regular municipal election was the election of persons to municipal office;
WHEREAS, at the close of business on the sixty-fourth (64th) day before the April 7, 2026 election, the number of duly nominated and qualified candidates, including any candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, did not exceed the number of offices to be filled at such election;
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the conditions set forth in Ordinance No. 533, Series 2017, and applicable provisions of Colorado law have been satisfied and that cancellation of the regular municipal election is authorized and appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The regular municipal election scheduled for April 7, 2026, is hereby canceled pursuant to Ordinance No. 533, Series 2017, C.R.S. § 1-5-208, and C.R.S. § 31-10-507.
Section 2. The following candidates, having been duly nominated and qualified and with no more candidates than offices to be filled, are hereby declared elected by acclamation to the offices set forth below, subject to qualification as required by law:
• Chris Holkestad — Mayor
• Billy McCoy — Trustee
• Derek Beckman — Trustee
• Josh Maule — Trustee
Section 3. The Town Clerk is authorized and directed to provide notice of the cancellation of the election and the election of candidates by acclamation as required by law, including publication and posting of notice, and to notify the candidates named herein.
Section 4. All actions previously taken by the Town Clerk, election officials, and Town staff that are consistent with this Resolution are hereby ratified and approved.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 9th day of February, 2026, by the BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO.
ATTEST:
Mayor Chris Holkestad
Town Clerk Kelley Unrein
Published in The Journal February 11 and April 1, 2026