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.

HUGE SPRING BARN SALE
Over 1/2 $Million in Inventory
Huge Furniture Sale - Full Households
Guns, ammo, knives, hunting, fishing, camping, reloading, holsters, welders, hand & pwr tools, wildlife & framed art, helmets, waders, jewelry, antiques, everything electronic, a barn full of kitchen, BBQs, lawnmowers, weedeaters, snowblowers, binocs, crossbow, heads & horns, everything Coleman, books, records, couches, coffee & end tables, hutches, 1939 Lane cedar chests, 1910 Victrola, 1927 Stolz bicycle, chairs, recliners, outdoor furniture, and MUCH, & MUCH MORE. Dealers welcome.
FRI & SAT
APRIL 3 & 4
8AM - 4PM
25253 Road H, Cortez

Aspen & Pine FIREWOOD - SPRING SPECIAL -  Dry, PINE, split. $165 per cord. ASPEN $185 per cord. Free local delivery. 970-560-0037 970-570-3254 

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
Call now & schedule your spring AC tune-up!
970-882-8859

2017 Twin Troller 2-seat electric fishing boat w/ trailer. 10ft hull, 4ft wide beam. Variable speed foot control allows you to move forward, reverse, and turn on a dime. With in hull 45lb thrust electric motor drive system. Your hands are free to fish! Plus many other accessories on the boat. $3,000. 970-799-4467.

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

33952
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR TREASURER’S DEED
TD 2026-03
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 4, 2022, the Treasurer of Montezuma County, Colorado, sold a tax lien on the following property at public sale to FIG 20, LLC (“COP HOLDER”):
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SUBDIVISION: LAST REFUGE INDUSTRIAL PUD 19.62AC B513 P161-169 B600 P124 B621 P687-89
PARCEL NUMBER: 535919101001
SCHEDULE NUMBER: R015363
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 27930 ROAD T DOLORES
A Certificate of Purchase 2022-00162 was issued to the COP HOLDER for unpaid property tax for the year 2021. The property was assessed in the name of: Ironwood Group, LLC & Hartman Family Trust & MT Realty, LLC (“PROPERTY OWNER”).
On February 9, 2026, the certificate was assigned to Quaker 22, LLC
On February 10, 2026, Quaker 22, LLC (“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, August 4, 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: April 1, 2026
Last Publication: April 15, 2026
Newspaper: The Journal

Dated: April 1, 2026
/s/ Ellen Black, Montezuma County Treasurer
County of Montezuma
State of Colorado
Published in The Journal April 1, 8 and 15, 2026

34141
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 second and final reading 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 April 1, 2026

34142
ORDINANCE NO. 1362
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND FIXING THE COMPENSATION FOR CITY MANAGER DREW C. SANDERS
Ordinance No. 1362, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on March 24, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on April 14, 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 April 1, 2026

34143
ORDINANCE NO. 1363
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND FIXING THE COMPENSATION FOR CITY ATTORNEY J. PATRICK COLEMAN
Ordinance No. 1363, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on March 24, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on April 14, 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 April 1, 2026

34145
ORDINANCE NO. 1364
SERIES 2026

AN ORDINANCE CREATING AN AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF CORTEZ, COLORADO
Ordinance No. 1364, Series 2026, was approved on first reading on March 24, 2026. A second reading and public hearing will be held on April 14, 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 April 1, 2026

34149
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 Single Lot Development & AR3-9 Rezoning Application, submitted by Sharon Palmer; agent: Brian McLaughlin, on property located at 6015 Hwy 160-491, Cortez, CO, consisting of 7 acres, more or less, located north of Road F, west of Hwy 160-491, situated in Section 9 Township 35N, Range 16W, N.M.P.M. The hearing will be held Tuesday, April 14, 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 19th day of March 2026
/s/ Kim Percell, Clerk,
Board of County Commissioners
Montezuma County, CO
Published in The Journal April 1, 2026

34200
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Frederick Christopher Kail, Deceased
Case Number: 2026PR12
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 8/1/2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
Amanda Kail
2510 Semmes Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
Published in The Journal April 1, 8 and 15, 2026

34212
HIGH DESERT CONSERVATION DISTRICT’S ANNUAL MEETING OF THE LANDOWNERS
The High Desert Conservation District is holding its Annual Meeting of the Landowners on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the USDA building at 628 W. 5th Street, Cortez, CO. Come and meet the District’s staff and Board Members! Please come and share your ideas, concerns and conservation needs for our area. We will also hold the Local Work Group meeting with our Cortez NRCS Office from 5:30-6:00pm--join the discussion and let us know how we can best help you with your natural resource concerns. Regular meeting agenda items will be discussed. If you would like more information, please contact Neva Connolly at 970-508-0674 or email at hdcd.manager@highdesertconservation.org .
Published in The Journal April 1, 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