Alanon Group
27514 E Hwy 160
High Country Village
2nd & 4th Tuesday 7-8 p.m.
970-565-3128

CORTEZ AA FELLOWSHIP
Tues. Thurs. & Sat. 8 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
208 N. Dolores Road
1-888-333-9649

Dolores AA Fellowship
WED 7:00 p.m.
Open Meeting.
Dolores Community Center
Riverside Entrance

HOPE NOT DOPE
NA GROUP
Monday & Friday - 7:00 p.m.
St. Barnabus Episcopal Church
110 W. North St., Cortez

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

Hospice of Montezuma offers BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT, men's and women's groups. Info: 970-565-4400

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

CORTEZ TURKEY TROT
1 mile Family FUN Walk for
Pets & their People benefits
FPS Humane Society
Thanksgiving Day 10:00am
Registration starts 9:30am
Pavilion behind Rec Center
Costumes encouraged!
$25 entry includes T-SHIRT
& PRIZES! 565-PETS/7387

AKC corgi puppies for sale.
Contact (505)330-4589

FIREWOOD - Dry, pine, split. LATE SUMMER SPECIAL $200 per cord. Free local delivery. 970-560-0037 970-570-3254

1-bedroom mobile home for rent on farm. 970-759-4658

MOTIVATED SELLER 1,712 sq ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, granite counters, woodstove, deck, lowest priced home in Riverview School District, 4.5 Acres privacy and views, reduced to $595K, Must Sell, call Scott Kurlander Keller Williams Real Estate 970-749-0099

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

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

MONTY'S TRACTOR SERVICE
Driveway Leveling and Grading
Small Lot Gravel Hauling
Brush Hogging
Garden Tilling
Small Dirt Work
Snow Removal
FREE ESTIMATES
Licensed & Insured.
970-529-3188

2014 370Z Nissan Roadster Convertible, 22k miles. Please call for more details if interested 970-570-9463.

24879
Notice of Budget
(Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.)

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the SWCCOG Board of Directors for the year 2025. A copy of the proposed budget is open for public inspection at the Region 9 Economic Development District Office, 135 Burnett Drive, Unit 1, Durango, CO during regular business hours (8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday – Friday).

Notice is also given that the SWCCOG board will hold a public hearing regarding the budget at a special meeting on December 10, 2024 at 1:30pm via Zoom. The Zoom information is available by calling 970-247-9621.

Published in The Journal
November 20, 2024

25073
TOWN OF DOLORES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NOTICE OF BUDGET
PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2025 BUDGET
AMENDMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN, that (Pursuant to 29-1-106, CRS) notice is hereby given that a Budget Amendment for the Budget Year 2025 has been submitted to the Town of Dolores, Board of Trustees. The 2025 Amended Budget may be viewed on the town website under the government page, then following the link to Financials, or in person at Town Hall. A budget public hearing and adoption of the 2025 amendment is set for the Regular Board Meeting on Monday, December 9th, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall 601 Central Avenue, Dolores Colorado
Please visit the Town of Dolores website to attend virtually at https:/townofdolores.co.gov

/s/ Tammy Neely
Dolores Town Clerk

Publish in The Journal
November 20th, 27th, 2024 and December 4, 2024

25155
PUBLIC NOTICE


The City of Cortez Planning and Zoning Commission received an application for a Site Plan Review from Cole Clark, owner of Elevated Liquor to open a drive-thru window at his store located at 530 N. Broadway, Cortez.

The P&Z Public Hearing will be held at City Hall Council Chambers on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
The City urges anyone with an interest in this matter to attend the above meeting. For further information, please contact the Planning Department at Cortez City Hall, located at 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, or call 970-565-3402.

Published in The Journal
November 20, 2024

25156
PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Cortez Planning and Zoning Commission received an application for a Conditional Use Permit from Paul James, property located at 1090 S. Oak St., Cortez. He is petitioning to construct two apartments in the lower level of his newly constructed home. The property is zoned MH (Manufactured Housing).

The P&Z Public Hearing will be held at City Hall Council Chambers on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
The City urges anyone with an interest in this matter to attend the above meeting. For further information, please contact the Planning Department at Cortez City Hall, located at 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, or call 970-565-3402.

Published in The Journal
November 20, 2024

25171

NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Lebanon Cemetery District Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2025. A copy of such proposed budget is on file at the office of Simply Bookkeeping, 23152 Co. Rd. N.4 in Cortez, 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 17111 Road 25, Dolores, Colorado on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Any taxpayer within such Cemetery District may at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, file or register his objections thereto.

Dated November 14, 2024
/s/ Neita Muniz, Secretary

Published in The Journal
November 20, 2024

25173
PUBLIC NOTICE


The Cortez Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on a Conditional Use Permit application received from Anthony Moore and Mary Lancaster, DBA Independent Log Company, for a property located at 1050 Lebanon Rd., Cortez, Co.

The Public Hearing for City Council will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cortez City Hall Council Chambers, 123 Roger Smith Ave., Cortez.

The City urges anyone with an interest in this matter to attend the above meeting. For further information, please contact the Planning and Building Department in the Cortez City Hall at 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, or call 970-565-3402.

Published in The Journal
November 20, 2024

25190
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Robert Allan Anderson, a/k/a Robert A. Anderson, a/k/a Robert Anderson, Deceased
Case Number: 2024PR30012____________

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to

District Court of Dolores , County, Colorado or
Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado

on or before March 20, 2025 (date)*, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tara Anderson, Personal Representative
c/o Kelly R. McCabe, P.C.
P.O. Box 1296
Cortez, CO 81321

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

Published in The Journal
Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 2024

25199
Notice to Creditors
Estate of Wilma June Walter AKA Wilma J. Walter, Deceased
Case Number 2024PR30011
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Dolores County, Colorado on or before March 20, 2025 or the claims may be forever barred.
Audrey Diane Taylor, Personal Representative
5924 W. Loma Lane
Glendale, AZ 85302
Published in The Journal
Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 2024

25231
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Public Notice is given on 9/24/2024 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 Bakari Gautier Smith be changed to Bakari Gautier MorningStar.
By Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
Published in The Journal November 20, 27 and December 4, 2024.

25139
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 2025. 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 9, 2024, 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 13, 2024
/s/ Mary Ann Graf
Administrative Assistant

Published in The Journal
November 20, 2024

25032
The Montezuma-Cortez School District has a Compliant Paint Booth for sale. This will be a sealed bid only.....To view the paint booth or for more information call Ray Lopez at 970-799-0542 or email rlopez@cortez.k12.co.us. To access the Sealed Bid form Sheet go to the Montezuma-Cortez Schools website cortez.k12.co.us under District Request for Proposal.

Published in The Journal
November 13 and 20, 2024

25048
Town of Dolores
Board of Trustees
Public Hearing for:

A Presentation And Public Hearing On Ordinance 582 and 582-A Series 2024 To Amend The Dolores Land Use Code To change the permitted use for accessory dwellings and structures from not allowed to be permitted where conditions are met in Mixed use Zone Districts”

Date: November 25, 2024
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Place: 601 Central Ave, Dolores, Co. 81323
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN, that notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing before the Dolores Board of Trustees at 5:30 P.M. on Monday November 25, 2024, in person at 601 Central Ave or by virtual link provided on the Town of Dolores website https://townofdolores.colorado.gov/ Town Board meetings
The purpose of this hearing is for the Board of Trustees to consider adoption of Ordinance 582 and 582-A Series 2024 to amend the Dolores Land Use Code to change the permitted use for accessory dwellings and structures from “not allowed” to “permitted where conditions are met” in Mixed use Zone Districts” A copy of the proposed ordinance amending the Land Use Code is available on the Town of Dolores website at https://townofdolores.colorado.gov/ and the town clerk’s office.

Comments may also be made in writing to Town of Dolores, P.O. Box 630, Dolores, CO or deliver to 601 Central Avenue, Dolores, CO 81323 or by email to Tammy@townofdolores.com

Done this 7th day of November
/s/ Tammy Neely, Town Clerk
Publish in the-Journal Wednesday November13 and 20, 2024

24720
Public Notice
Appointment of a Director
Dolores Water Conservancy District

The Dolores Water Conservancy District (District) hereby gives notice that applications for an at-large appointment to the Board of Directors of the (District) will be accepted by the 22nd Judicial District Court until December 4, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. The current term of Director, Glen Fish is due to expire on January 2, 2025.

To be considered, applicants must have resided within the District for one year, must be an owner of real property within the District, and must be knowledgeable in water matters.

A resume and letter of application setting forth qualifications to serve should be sent to:

The Honorable Todd Plewe
Chief Judge, 22nd Judicial District
865 N. Park St. Suite 100
Cortez, CO 81321-3190

This notice is provided by the Dolores Water Conservancy District, Cortez, Colorado, Kenneth W. Curtis, General Manager. Please feel free to call the (District) at (970)565-7562 with any questions regarding this matter.
Published in The Journal November 6, 13 and 20, 2024

24951
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 2025. 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 a regular meeting of the District to be held at the office of the
Mancos Water Conservancy District, Mancos Colorado, on December 10, 2025 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 8, 2024
/s/ Boe Hawkins, SECRETARY

Published in The Journal
November 6, 20, and December 4, 2024

24628
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 15-24
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On October 10, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Montezuma records.
Original Grantor(s): FRANCINE STELLA LEE
Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMCAP MORTGAGE, LTD. DBA MAJOR MORTGAGE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust: SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording at Reception No: 640351
Original Principal Debt: $186,558.00
Outstanding/Unpaid Principal Balance of Debt: $174,251.50
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.
COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO

LOT 2, WHITEWOLF SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD JUNE 7, 1996 IN BOOK 13 AT PAGE 11.

APN#: 563715101002
Purported Common Address: 24888 ROAD F, 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 18, 2024 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: October 23, 2024
Last Publication: November 20, 2024
Newspaper: The Journal

DATE: August 22, 2024
MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, STATE OF COLORADO
By: /s/ ELLEN BLACK

Attorney representing the Holder: Janeway Law Firm, P.C., Lynn M. Janeway #15592, 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (855) 263-9295 Fax: (303) 706-9994 JLF No.: 23-031097
Published in The Journal October 23, 30 and November 6, 13, 20, 2024.