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.

ART FOR THE ANIMALS
THIS SATURDAY! March 21
5 to 8pm - Art Show & Sale
(Cash or Check & Carry)
Benefits For Pets' Sake &
Blackhat Humane Societies
Turquoise Raven Art Gallery
104 E. Main (at Beech)
Tickets $10 at the Gallery
(970) 565-PETS/7387

AKC Corgi puppies for sale
1 male, 4 females
Contact (505)330-4589

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

2002 Chevy Silverado Truck 2500 HD Extended Cab, 4WD, 8.1 L engine. Also, gas grill with 2 propane bottles.
970-749-1361

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

33401
NOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT ELECTION
Municipal Election for Cortez, Colorado

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the City of Cortez, State of Colorado:

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a regular municipal election of the City of Cortez will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The election is being conducted as a mail ballot only election.

At said election, the electors of the municipality shall vote for five Council members to serve on City Council and to vote on four ballot questions. The three candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to four-year terms and the two candidates with the next highest number of votes will be elected to two-year terms.

The names of persons nominated for election to the Cortez City Council will appear on the April 7, 2026, ballot are as follows:

Travis Shepherd
Kathleen Swope
Charles P. Borchini Jr.
Michael Earl Bischoff AKA “Gandolf”
Carly Wolf
Clarisa Osborn
Randy Vialpando
James McGinley
Bruce Burkett
Dennis Spruell
Claire West

The four ballot questions certified by the Council of the City of Cortez that will appear on the April 7, 2026 ballot are as follows:

QUESTION NO. 1
Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of Cortez, Colorado be amended to correct all typographical, spelling and grammar errors; to conform the charter to changes in Colorado legislation and court decisions; to remove all gender specific references; to clarify ordinance publication requirements; to clarify the tax levy process, to eliminate any references to corresponding city code amendments; to clarify the content of the Annual Budget Adoption and Appropriation Ordinance; to clarify when city council is required to act by ordinance; to clarify the duties and qualifications of the city manager and the city attorney to reflect modern practices; and to eliminate the reference to two non-existent city departments; all as set forth in detail in Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 1353, Series 2026?
__________ YES/FOR __________NO/AGAINST

QUESTION NO. 2
Shall Article II, Section 3, and Article III, Section 2, of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Cortez, Colorado be amended to clarify the qualifications for city council; to clarify the duties of the city council; and to regulate the ability of council members to adjust council member compensation; all as set forth in detail in Exhibit B of Ordinance No. 1353, Series 2026?
__________ YES/FOR __________NO/AGAINST

QUESTION NO. 3
Shall Article III, Section 4, of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Cortez, Colorado be amended to clarify the location of city council meetings and the ability for electronic participation by council members, all as set forth in detail in Exhibit C of Ordinance No. 1353, Series 2026?
__________ YES/FOR __________NO/AGAINST

QUESTION NO. 4
Shall Article IV, Section 1, of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Cortez, Colorado be amended to allow the city to exercise its home rule authority to enact alternative term limits, for clarification purposes, upon council members that differ from the term limits stated in the Colorado Constitution, Article XVIII, Section 11, all as set forth in detail in Exhibit D of Ordinance No. 1353, Series 2026?
__________ YES/FOR __________NO/AGAINST

Ballots for the 2026 Municipal Election will be mailed to all registered voters in the City of Cortez during the week of March 16, 2026. Completed ballots may be returned by mail, placed in the Election Box located behind City Hall, or delivered in person to the City Hall at 123 Roger Smith Avenue. Replacement ballots may be picked up at City Hall. Regular office hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. On Election Day, April 7, the City Clerk’s Office will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For further information on the City of Cortez Municipal Election, please call:

City of Cortez
Danielle Wells, City Clerk, Designated Election Official
970-564-4008

Published in The Journal on March 18th and March 25th, 2026.

33927
ORDINANCE NO. 1357
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1354, SERIES 2026
Ordinance No. 1357, Series 2026, was approved on second and final reading on March 10, 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.
Published in The Journal March 18, 2026

33929
ORDINANCE NO. 1358
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1355, SERIES 2026
Ordinance No. 1358, Series 2026, was approved on second and final reading on March 10, 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.
Published in The Journal March 18, 2026

33930
ORDINANCE NO. 1360
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET ADOPTED IN ORDINANCE 1351, SERIES 2025
Ordinance No. 1360, Series 2026, was approved on second and final reading on March 10, 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.
Published in The Journal March 18, 2026

33932
ORDINANCE NO. 1361
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM REGULATIONS FOR THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND FOR PROPERTY PROTECTION INTENDED TO MITIGATE THE RISK FROM INTRUSION OF WILDLAND FIRE AND FIRE EXPOSURES FROM ADJACENT STRUCTURES, AND TO MITIGATE STRUCTURE FIRES FROM SPREADING TO WILDLAND FUELS WITHIN THE CITY OF CORTEZ BY ADOPTING THE “2025 COLORADO WILDFIRE RESILIENCY CODE” PUBLISHED BY THE COLORADO DIVISION OF FIRE PREVENTION & CONTROL
Ordinance No. 1361, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on March 10, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on March 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.
Published in The Journal March 18, 2026

33934
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2-26
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 22, 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 (Borrower): Alyssa N Rabenneck
Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Caliber Home Loans, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NewRez LLC
Date of Deed of Trust: 5/22/2015
County of Recording: Montezuma
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/26/2015
Recording Information at Reception No: 600192
Original Principal Amount: $160,930.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $122,384.44
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described above, declares that the covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. Therefore, the holder of the Evidence of Debt has elected to accelerate the entire indebtedness.
The real property being foreclosed is all of the property encumbered by said Deed of Trust and is described as follows:
A TRACT OF LAND IN THE W1/2 NE1/4 AND IN THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST, N.M.P.M., BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 17 FROM WHICH POINT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17 BEARS NORTH 89° 50' 36" EAST A DISTANCE OF 2624.23 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 00° 20' 00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 393.07 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 84° 50' 00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 321.25 FEET;
THENCE NORTH A DISTANCE OF 421.11 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 17;
THENCE NORTH 89° 50' 36" EAST A DISTANCE OF 322.23 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 17 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

And is also known by street and number as 22446 County Road M, Cortez, CO 81321-9406
THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
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, MAY 13, 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 18, 2026
Last Publication: April 15, 2026
Publication: The Journal

Date: January 22, 2026
Ellen Black, Public Trustee, Montezuma County, State of Colorado
/s/ Ellen Black

Attorney for Current Holder of the Evidence of Debt: McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, Ilene Dell’Acqua, Atty. Reg. No. 31755, 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 Phone (877) 369-6122, Ext. 1903, Attorney File # CO-26-1032891-JH
Published in The Journal March 18, 25 and April 1, 8, 15, 2026

33941
SUMMONS
THE PEOPLE OF THE
STATE OF COLOADO

In the Interest of:
NOELLE ELYSE McCABE
A Child, and concerning

JEREMY McCABE,
Respondent.

Case Number: 2025JV13

To: JEREMY McCABE:
You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the child, Noelle Elyse McCabe, is dependent or neglected per the facts set forth in paragraph 6 of the said Verified Petition in Dependency and Neglect. It is alleged that you are the child’s parent.

You are required to appear at a hearing on advisement and parentage, set for 3:00 p.m., on April 2, 2026, in the Montezuma County District Court, 865 North Park Street, Cortez, Colorado 81321.

IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL ISSUE A BENCH WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST. THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.

A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to section 14-10-124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order establishing paternity, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Except in proceedings initiated pursuant to section 14-10-124.4 or in proceedings initiated by a delegate child support enforcement unit, as defined in section 26-13-102.5(1), pursuant to article 13 or 13.5 of title 26, or article 5 of title 14, upon personal service of the petition and summons on a respondent or upon waiver and acceptance of service by a respondent, a temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties: (A) Enjoining each party from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; (B) Restraining each party from removing a minor child who is the subject of a proceeding under this article from the state without the consent of all other parties or an order of the court modifying the injunction; and (C) Restraining each party, without at least fourteen days' advance notification and the written consent of all other parties or an order of the court modifying the injunction, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, a policy of health insurance or life insurance that provides coverage to a minor child who is the subject of the proceeding or that names the minor child as a beneficiary of a policy. The temporary injunction shall be in effect upon personal service of the petition and summons on a respondent or upon waiver and acceptance of service by a respondent and shall remain in effect for one hundred twenty days after its effective date unless all parties consent to a modification of the temporary injunction. The court may, upon the motion of a party or upon its own motion, modify the length of time the temporary injunction is in effect to a shorter or longer period of time as the court deems appropriate.

Gus Maxwell, Reg. #61997
Assistant Montezuma County Attorney
109 West Main, Room 135
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Phone: (970) 529-6540
Fax: (970) 564-4162
Dated: March 12, 2026
Published in The Journal March 18, 2026

33953
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL
Pursuant to §1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

Dove Creek Ambulance District Dolores County, Colorado

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Dove Creek Ambulance District, Dolores County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the regular election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled at the election, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election scheduled for May 5, 2026 is hereby cancelled pursuant to §1-13.5-513, C.R.S.

The following candidates for director are declared elected by acclamation:

• Jake Kline - Three-Year Term, Expiring May 8, 2029
• Edward Woods-Three-Year Term, Expiring May 8, 2029
• LaVerna Baxter-One-Year Term, Expiring May 4, 2027
• Branson Smith - One-Year Term, Expiring May 4, 2027
• Gregg Liming - One:-Year Term, Expiring May 4, 2027

DATED this _12_.day of March,2026.

Jennifer A. Albin- Designated Election Official
Dove Creek Ambulance District
Published in The Journal March 18, 2026

33961
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Frederick Brooks III, Deceased
Case Number: 26PR9
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required
to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court
of Montezuma County, Colorado on or before four months after the date
of the first publication of this notice or the claims may be forever barred.

Claims may be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement
of the claim to the Personal Representative at the address listed below
or by filing the claim with the Clerk of the District Court.

Personal Representative:
Gretchen Rank
15535 Road 35, Mancos, Colorado 81328

Published in The Journal March 18, 25 and April 1, 2026

33963
The Town of Dove Creek is accepting invitations to bid for an awning structure at Weber Park located at 403 W. 7th Street. Invitations to bid are open to qualified contractors only. Bid should include completion of a design build 24X40 steel awning structure. Requesting bids to include 6-inch-thick concrete slab, meeting all state and local standards, and a minimum of 12 structural concrete support piers all 36 inches in diameter. Structure and roof should have steel beams, columns, and trusses for structural stability. Design of the awning structure should match existing structure colors and shape in and around the park area. Bid package should include pictures and a proposed drainage plan. Bid will include all site materials from prep work to approved final product. The Town of Dove Creek is seeking a completion date for this project by 6/26/26. Bid packages due no later than April 16, 2026, at 4:30 pm. All submissions are to be dropped off at City Hall, either by drop box or in person located at 314 W. Hwy 491, Dove Creek, CO 81324. No bids will be accepted after this deadline. The Town of Dove Creek has the right to accept or reject in whole or in part any or all bids. The invitation to bid proposal can also be found on the Town of Dove Creek's website at in The Journal March 18 and 25, 2026

33965
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Robert Charles Clay, aka Robert C. Clay, Deceased
Case Number 25PR30064
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 07/20/2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jon L. Kelly
PO box 659
Dolores, CO 81323
Published in The Journal March 18, 25 and April 1, 2026

33983
The household goods and personal belongings of Eugene Singer last known address 28330 Road K.2 #38, Cortez, CO 81321 unit located at Doodad Storage, 85 North Henry St., Cortez CO 81321 shall be disposed of or sold by the management, at their sole discretion unless the amount is paid in cash or money order by March 25, 2026.
Published in The Journal March 18 and 25, 2026

33994
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing for review and determination regarding of a proposed 13.42-acre Single Lot Development & AR10-34 Rezoning Application, submitted by Edward G. Merritt Family Partnership, LLLP; agent: Ed Merritt, Jr., on property located at TBD Road 20, Cortez, CO, consisting of 73.26 acres, more or less, located south of Road S, west of Hwy 491, situated in Section 25 Township 37N, Range 17W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, March 31, 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 24th day of February 2026
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal March 18, 2026

33996
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing for review and determination regarding of a proposed 5-acre Single Lot Development & AR3-9 Rezoning Application, submitted by James & Dorothy Porter; agent: Bryson McCabe, on property located at 10743 Road G, Cortez, CO, consisting of 40.00 acres, more or less, located north of Road G, situated in Section 32 Township 36N, Range 18W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 9:10am 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 3rd day of March 2026
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal March 18, 2026

33997
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONTEZUMA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Notice is hereby given that the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing for review and determination regarding of a proposed 3 Lot Moderate Subdivision and Rezoning Application, submitted by Robert & Silvia Richardson, on property located at 5964 Road 41, Mancos, CO, consisting of 19.88 acres, more or less, located south of Hwy 160, east of Road 41, situated in Section 16, Township 35N, Range 13W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 9:20am 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 9th day of March 2026
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal March 18, 2026

33878
Montezuma County Road Department Request for Proposal

Montezuma County Road and Bridge is requesting Proposals for the Purchase and Application of GMRSS Oil for our 2026 Road Chipseal Project.

Details of the Proposal Request are available on the Montezuma County Website at:
www.montezumacounty.gov

Proposals are due Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. at www.bidnetdirect.com.
Published in The Journal March 18 and 25, 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

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

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

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

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