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

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

COMMODITIES FOR NEEDY VETERANS for the holiday season are available Tues, Wed & Thurs from 8am - 3:30pm, Room 203, County Annex Building on Chestnut in Cortez.

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

For Pets’ Sake Humane
Society THANKS our
Members, Volunteers and
Local Businesses for your
support throughout 2024.
It is because of your
generosity that we are able
to help so many local pets.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
(970) 565-PETS/7387

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

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

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.

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

Bishop Air Colorado
Heating & Cooling
Sales - Service - Installation
Commercial & Residential
Specializing in Ductless Mini Split heat pump systems.
970-882-8859

Nelly's Tree Service, LLC
Adrian Nelson, Arborist: Mancos, Colorado
Tree trimming for health & vitality.
Hazard tree & limb removal.
Fire mitigation: small-scale thinning & ladder limbing.
Hauling services.
Insured
Call or text for a quote:
575-313-1252

Our 16 Unit EE System creates the optimal environment that can promote cell regeneration, provide pain relief, detoxify the body, elevate mood, assist in balancing the right and left hemispheres of the brain, increase energy, and more!
www.southwestwellness-center.com
970-570-2211

1989 FORD BRONCO II, 4 x 4, 85,000 miles, runs great. $11,500. 970-816-7274

25660
ORDINANCE NO. 1330
SERIES 2024

An Ordinance approving the Second Amendment to Professional Services Contract for Municipal Judge Services,
which will increase the Cortez Municipal Judge’s
Compensation to $59,800.00 effective
January 1, 2025.

Ordinance No. 1330, Series 2024, was approved on second reading and final reading on December 10, 2024. 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 December 18, 2024

25690
Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners of Dolores County Colorado for the period of October 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024, 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 6577.70
Adult Protective Services 5974.97
Aid to Needy Disabled -0.97
Child Care 2998.80
Child Support Enforcement 63.65
Child Welfare 19377.32
County Administration 27909.71
Non-Allocated Programs 630.00
CORE Services
Food Assistance 42811.28
Home Care Allowance
LEAP -3.95
Managed Care -0.01
Old Age Pension 2750.20
Ormiston Fund
IV-D Retained
Cost Allocation
County Only 92.62
Youth Mental Health
Healthy Neighborhood Fund (RMHP)
Grand Total *109,181.32
*Includes payroll, written checks, and programs
Payroll Total 56,209.70

A Wild Hope Counseling
Alpine Security & Electronics, Inc 50.00
AT&T 125.89
Ballantine Communications 32.37
Dolores County Senior Services 63.00
Empire Electric Association 298.44
Farmers Telecommunications 367.96
Dennis Golbricht 6,279.00
Dove Creek Superette 70.00
ImageNet Consulting 161.95
Language Line Services Inc 4.83
MGT Impact Services LLC 5,450.00
Montezuma Water CO 151.07
Nita L Purkat 52.00
The Pinon Project 1,890.95
Raquel Pierce 150.00
Sheri L Shayotovich 56.00
STUD/ Community Pay It Forward 2,983.50
Town of Dove Creek 253.00
VISA 988.52
Waste Management 171.94
Checks Total 19600.42

I, Floyd Cook, 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 October 1, 2024
through October 31, 2024 inclusive.

Floyd Cook, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, DOLORES COUNTY
Published in The Journal December 18, 2024

25692
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF CORTEZ

Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on or about January 17, 2025, on a contract dated May 30, 2024, between the City of Cortez and WCA Construction LLC, PO Box 17, Towaoc, CO 81334, for the 2024 Public Works Project #24-02-SD (Storm Drains).

All persons, companies, or corporations that have furnished labor, materials, supplies, or services used by WCA Construction LLC in connection with said contract, and whose claim has not been paid by the contractor shall, on or before the 15th day of January 2025, file with the City of Cortez, City Clerk’s Office, 123 Roger Smith Avenue, Cortez, CO 81321, a certified statement of the amount due. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such settlement will relieve the City of Cortez from any and all liability for such claim.
Published in the Journal December 18, 25, 2024 and January 1, 2025

25693
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: 24C251
Public Notice is given on 12/12/2024 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 Brien Charles Wark be changed to Jeffery Scott O'Brien.
By Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
Published in The Journal December 18 & 25, 2024 and January 1, 2025

25695
PUBLIC NOTICE 
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE AS TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held for the purpose of Adoption of proposed SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET for year 2024. That a copy of such proposed supplemental budget has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed supplemental budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Town Board of Trustees to be held at the town office, 314 W HWY 491, Dove Creek, CO 81324, on December 19, 2024, at 6:30 P.M.

Any interested elector of the Town of Dove Creek may inspect the proposed supplemental budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
By: Lorraine Hancock, Interim Town Manager/Town Clerk
Published in The Journal December 18 and 25, 2024

25710
UTE MOUNTAIN UTE HOUSING DIVISION
PO BOXEE
TOWAOC, CO 81334
INVITATION TO BID
Installation of Manufactured Double Wide Dwelling Roof Repair
Location: Unit #6297-01, Site #1158 located on 161 Building 7 West Sundance, Towaoc, CO
December 13,2024
The Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division is requesting bid for the installation Roof repair on
Manufactured Double Wide Dwelling Unit #6297-01, site #1158 located on 161 Building 7 West Sundance
in Towaoc, CO. This Bid will consist of repairs on roof, 1708.33 Surface Area, 168.33 Total Perimeter
Length, 17.08 Number of Squares and 50.00 Total Ridge Length.
This Bid will consist of the installation, Tear off, haul and dispose of comp, Shingles - 3 tab. Roofing felt - 15
lb. R & R Roof vent - turtle type - Metal. 3 tab - 25yr. - comp. Shingle roofing - w/out felt. Hip/Ridge cap -
cut from 3 tab - composition shingles. R & R Flashing - pipe jack. Asphalt starter - universal starter course. R &
R Drip edge. R & R Exhaust cap - through roof - 6" to 8".
For plans and information contact Archie House Jr. at the Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division office.
This Bid will follow under the Indian Preference regulations and will be using the x factor guidelines
from the regulations.
This Bid shall require time frame schedules, bid bonds performance/material bonds and will follow
Davis Bacon, TERO and general condition guideline.
Bid deadline shall be on January 13,2025 @ 2:00 pm by (MST). The proposals must be sealed and
marked "Do Not Open Proposal Enclosed" on the outside. Faxed Proposals or Email Proposals will
not be accepted. Proposals are to be mailed or delivered to the following address:
Mailing:
Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division
PO Box EE
Towaoc, CO 81334

Delivering:
Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division
120 Mike Wash Rd
Towaoc, CO 81334

For information and plans. Walk-through schedule contact Archie House Jr. at the Ute Mountain Ute
Housing Division office, phone (970) 238-6727 or email: ahouseir@utemountain.org
Published in The Journal December 18, 2024

25712
UTE MOUNTAIN UTE HOUSING DIVISION
PO BOXEE
TOWAOC, CO 81334
INVITATION TO BID
Installation of Manufactured Double Wide Dwelling Roof Repair and Master Bath
Location: Unit #6296-01, Site #1157 located on 161 Building 6 West Sundance, Towaoc, CO
December 13, 2024
The Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division is requesting bid for the installation Roof repair and Master Bath on
Manufactured Double Wide Dwelling Unit #6296-01, site #1157 located on 161 Building 6 West Sundance
in Towaoc, CO. This Bid will consist of repairs on roof, 1708.33 Surface Area, 168.33 Total Perimeter
Length, 17.08 Number of Squares and 50.00 Total Ridge Length.
This Bid will consist of the installation, Tear off composition shingles (no haul oft). Roofing felt - 15 lb. R & R
Roof vent - turtle type - Metal. 3 tab - 25yr. - comp. Shingle roofing - w/out felt. R & R HiplRidge cap - cut
from 3 tab - composition shingles. R & R Flashing - pipe jack. Asphalt starter - universal starter course. R & R
Drip edge. R & R Exhaust cap - through roof - 6" to 8".
(Exterior) R & R Window screen 1 - 9 SF
(Rear Elevation) R & R FASCIA - 1" X 4" - #2 pine, Prime & paint exterior fascia - wood, 4" x 6" wide, R &
R Window screen, 1 -9 SP
Master Bath - 287.83 SF Walls, 378.65 SF Walls & Ceiling, 7.02 SY Flooring, 45.67 LF Ceil Perimeter, 90.81
SF Ceiling, 63.15 SF Floor, 26.50 LF Floor Perimeter. Contents - move out then reset -small room, Toilet-
Detach & reset. Mask the floor per square foot - plastic and tape - 4 mil. R& R Batt insulation -6" - R19 -
paper/foil faced. R & R Ii drywall- hung ,taped, floated, ready for paint. R & R 5/8 drywall - hung, taped,
floated, ready for paint. Texture drywall- machine. Seal/prime (1 coat) then paint ( 1 coat) the walls and
ceiling. R& R Baseboard - 2 Y4. Seal (1 coat) & paint ( 1 coat) baseboard.
For plans and information contact Archie House Jr. at the Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division office.
This Bid will follow under the Indian Preference regulations and will be using the x factor guidelines
from the regulations.
This Bid shall require time frame schedules, bid bonds performance/material bonds and will follow
Davis Bacon, TERO and general condition guideline.
Bid deadline shall be on January 13,2025 @ 2:00 pm by (MST). The proposals must be sealed and
marked "Do Not Open Proposal Enclosed" on the outside. Faxed Proposals or Email Proposals will
not be accepted. Proposals are to be mailed or delivered to the following address:

Mailing:
Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division
PO Box EE
Towaoc, CO 81334

Delivering:
Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division
120 Mike Wash Rd
Towaoc, CO 81334

For information and plans. Walk-through schedule contact Archie House Jr. at the Ute Mountain Ute
Housing Division office, phone (970) 238-6727 or email: ahousejr@utemountain.org
Published in The Journal December 18, 2024

25742
NOTICE FOR THE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Montezuma County Planning and Zoning Commission has two (2) positions available for appointment at the Board of County Commissioner’s meeting December 31, 2024. The positions will be for a three year term each. Duties include a minimum of one (1) monthly meeting and occasional work sessions wherein proposed land uses and issues will be evaluated for recommendations to be made to the Board of County Commissioners to consider in the formulation of their decisions. We have two current P&Z Commissioners that have requested to be re-appointed to the Board.

Commissioners must reside in Montezuma County. Any questions or comments can be directed to the Planning Office, 109 W. Main, Room 270, Administrative Offices, Cortez, CO or by email to planning@co.montezuma.co.us. For further information, please email or contact the Planning Department at (970) 565-2801.

Dated this 18th day of December, 2024
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal December 18 and 25, 2024

25698
Up for Bid by Mancos School District Re-6
1989 Bluebird Transit 50 passenger, rear engine, Caterpillar 3208 engine, Allison automatic transmission, 193500 miles, runs and drives. $500 minimum bid
1997 Bluebird/ Chevy 65 passenger with wheel chair lift, Caterpillar3116 engine, Allison automatic transmission, 115000 miles, runs and drives. $1000 minimum bid
2002 Bluebird Transit 50 passenger, rear engine, Cummins 5.9 24 valve engine, Allison automatic transmission, 208000 miles, Just taken out of use this year. Runs and drives $ 1500 minimum bid
2009 Bluebird Vision 71 passenger, Cummins 6.7 engine, Allison Automatic transmission, 157757 miles,
Just taken off of route last month. $1500 minimum bid.
Call 970-533-7792 with questions or set up a time to look at the vehicles.
Bids must be received by 4pm January 8. Bids will be opened at the District Office on January 9. The winning bid will be notified January 9.
Mail or bring sealed bid the District Office, 355 W Grand Ave, Mancos CO 81328. MSD reserves the right to reject any and all bids which would not be in the best interest of the school district.
Published in The Journal December 18 & 25, 2024
Published in the Durango Herald December 15, 18, 20, 22, 25 & 27, 2024

25540
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: 24C248
Public Notice is given on 12/02/2024 that a Petition for a Change of Name has been filed with the Montezuma County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Casey Chancellor Williams be changed to Casey Chancellor McKinley.
By Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
Published in The Journal December 11, 18 and 25, 2024

25542
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: 24C249
Public Notice is given on 12/02/2024 that a Petition for a Change of Name has been filed with the Montezuma County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Emily Grace Kipling be changed to Emily Grace Kipling McKinley.
Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
Published in The Journal December 11, 18 and 25, 2024

25546
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of GENARO AURELIO CORDOVA A/K/A GENARO A. CORDOVA A/K/A GENARO AURELIO, Deceased
Case Number 2024PR030073
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 April 11, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Elias Cordova,
Personal Representative
671 Gemstone Ct. Unit B
Grand Junction, CO 81505

Kelly R. McCabe, #10259
Kelly R. McCabe, PC
Attorney for the Estate
22 East Main Street
Cortez, CO 81321
Published in The Journal December 11, 18 and 25, 2024

25610
Montezuma County District Court, Colorado
865 North Park Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321
(970) 565-1111

Petitioner: Susan Ann Matthews

v.

Respondents:
Four Corners Getaway LLC, a Colorado limited liability company; and Tewa Montgomery, an individual;

and

all Unknown Heirs of D.C. Thomas;

and

all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action.

Submitting Attorney:
Kimberly C. Perdue, Atty. Reg. No. 42239
SOUTHWEST WATER AND PROPERTY LAW LLC
10 Town Plaza no. 422
Durango, Colorado 81301
Phone Number: (970) 426-5480
kperdue@swpropertylaw.com

Case Number: 2024CV30054

Div.: Ctrm.:

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS All Unknown Heirs of D.C. Thomas and All Unknown Persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action:

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this Court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after service of this Summons upon you. Service of this Summons will be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the Court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice.

This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situated in Montezuma, Colorado, more particularly described as:

A Tract of land in the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4-NE1/4) of Section 16, Township 37 North (T37N), Range 15 West (R15W), N.M.P.M., in the Town of Dolores, Montezuma County, State of Colorado, being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point from which the monument accepted as the Northeast corner of said Section 16, monumented with a 1.5" Aluminum Cap stamped with LS 7160, set 10" below the gravel surface of Riverside Avenue in Dolores, Colorado bears N80°49'43"E a distance of 188.22 feet. Said point being the Northwest corner of the property described under reception number 641562, on November 24, 2021, in the office of the Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder and along the Southern R.O. W. of Riverside Avenue;

-Thence S11°10"00"E for a distance of 84.00 feet along the western boundary of the property described under reception number 641562, on November 24, 2021, in the office of the Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder, to the Southwest corner of said property;

-Thence S90°00'00"W for a distance of 9.70 feet;

-Thence N11°10'00"W for a distance of 84.00 feet;

-Thence N90°00'00"W for a distance of 9.70 feet along the Southern R.O.W. of Riverside Avenue back to the Point of Beginning.

Date: December 9, 2024.

SOUTHWEST WATER & PROPERTY LAW, LLC


By: /s/ Kimberly C. Perdue
Kimberly C. Perdue, Atty. Reg. No. 42239

Published in the Cortez Journal
First Publication: December 11, 2024
Last Publication: January 15, 2025

THIS SUMMONS IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO RULE 4(g), COLORADO RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE. THIS FORM SHOULD NOT BE USED WHERE PERSONAL SERVICE IS DESIRED.

25614
SUMMONS
Melanio CABANDON, Petitioner
Donna TUMBARANTE, Co-Petitioner
vs.
Michelle WARE
BRYAN LEONARD, Respondents
Case Number: 2024-0075-GM-CV
You are hereby notified that a Petition for Guardianship has been filed in the Court of Indian Offenses, Ute Mountain Ute Agency. If you do not agree with the Petitioning, you must go to Court at 440 Sunset Blvd., Towaoc, CO 81334 on the 30th day of January, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. You may file a written answer on or before the above date and time and give/mail a copy to the Petitioners. If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.
Clerk of Court/Deputy
Published in The Journal December 18, 25 2024 and January 1, 2025

24882
UTE MOUNTAIN UTE HOUSING DIVISION
P.O. BOX EE
TOWAOC, CO 81334
(970) 238-6727

INVITATION TO BID
Installation of fourteen (14ea) Model #BMY2419 24,000 BTU, 18.5 Seer Heat Pump, WIFI Capable Mini Split units
Location: Reservoir Drive - Towaoc, CO

October 25, 2024

The Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division is requesting bid for the installation of 24,000 BTU 18.5 SEER Hear Pump, WIFI Capable Ductless mini split units on 14ea apartments on Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division units on Reservoir Drive Towaoc Colorado.
All equipment and components to be supplied by the Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division. Mini split HVAC units to be installation:
•Wall units on the back kitchen wall
•Condensation drains for each unit
•Line hide to conceal piping and wiring
•Refrigerant lines to connect all condensers and fan coil units
•Units to have 230v 20a power to each condensing unit with electrical disconnects within five (5) feet of outdoor unit
•14/4 Electrical wire to be ran thought the attic and placed in conduit from the breaker panel to outdoor unit

For plans and information contact Archie House Jr. at the Housing Division office. This bid will follow under the Indian Preference regulations and will be using the x factor guidelines from the regulations.
This Bid shall require time frame schedules, bid bonds performance/material bonds and will follow Davis Bacon, TERO and general condition guideline.

Bid deadline shall be on January 2, 2025 @ 2:00 pm by (MST). The proposals must be sealed and marked "Do Not Open Proposal Enclosed" on the outside. Faxed Proposals or Email Proposals will not be accepted. Proposals are to be mailed or delivered to the following address:

Mailing:
Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division
P.O. Box EE
Towaoc, CO 81334

Delivering:
Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division
120 Mike Wash Rd
Towaoc, CO 81334

For information and plans. Walk-through schedule contact Archie House Jr. at the Housing Division office, phone (970) 238-6727 or email: ahousejr@utemountain.org

Thanks you.

Archie House Jr.
Executive Director
Ute Mountain Ute Housing Division

Published in The Journal
December 4, 2024

24523
Notice of Hearing
Petitioner: CARLEENA MARIE SOUTHWICK
Respondent: KIMBERLY MARIE SAPP
Case No. 2024DR32
You are hereby notified that the above-captioned case is set for a Temporary Orders Hearing. You are required to appear in person to Courtroom 3 of the Montezuma County Combined Courts, located at 865 N. Park Street, Cortez, Colorado, 81321 on WEDNESDAY February 12, 2025 at 9:30 A.M.
A Petition for Allocated of Parental Responsibilities has been filed.
11/6/2024
KRISTEN MCLAUGHLIN TARRIN
Magistrate
Published in The Journal December 11, 18, 25, 2024 and January 1 & 8, 2025