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
Saturdays 10:00 a.m.
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
110 W. North St, courtyard, downstairs

The Compassionate Friends, a support group for families who have lost a child. 3rd Tues, 2pm, Hospice Bldg, 512 N. Broadway. 970-565-4732.

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.

FOR PETS’ SAKE HUMANE
SOCIETY sends out a
Heartfelt THANK YOU to all
the VOLUNTEERS, Donors
& Buyers who made our
Huge Fall Yard Sale a
Huge Success! Together
we raised over $16,000
to help our local animals.
(970) 565-PETS/7387

Indoor / outdoor garage sale! Saturday (10/12) & Sunday (10/13) 7am - 3pm. 13557 CR 120, Hesperus. Clothes, tools, cinder blocks, kitchen items, tires, BBQ grill, camping equipment. 2018 Keystone Outback. 2013 Dodge Pickup. Too many items to list!

FIREWOOD - Dry, pine, split. LATE SUMMER SPECIAL $175 per cord. Free local delivery. 970-560-0037 970-570-3254

5-year old spayed female Bull Mastiff-Rottweiler, brindle with copper coloring, well-behaved and gentle, 98 lbs. Looking for forever loving home. Call 970-560-4191 in Cortez.

12 acres, custom log home, adjacent to SJNF, 5 miles from Purgatory Resort, views, no Covenants, reduced to $1,495,000. MLS 815620. Scott Kurlander 970-749-0099. Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates

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

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 Healthy & Vitality
Hazard Tree & Limb Removal
Fire Mitigation: Small-scale Thinning & Ladder Limbing
Hauling Services
Insured
Call or text for a quote: 575-313-1352

Wanted flat fendered '40s-'50s Jeep. Needs work, OK. Reasonable. Vet looking for parade vehicle. 970-946-0890 Durango

24212
PUBLIC NOTICE

Cortez Mini Storage 6894 Rd-24, Cortez, CO. By default of tenant contract, will sell or otherwise dispose of stored items in the following units, in accordance with the law, and as the facility owner sees fit.

Tiffany Shorty, Unit B-41, PO Box 37, Aneth, UT 84534, Owing $448.

Tiffany Neely, Unit A-28, 11136 Rd-30.1, Mancos, CO 81328, Owing $390.

Crystal Burge, Unit A-43, 25983 Rd-G, Cortez, CO 81321, Owing $470.

Tenants and associates are no longer allowed on premises unless accompanied by manager. Payment must be received by 5:00PM on 10/21/24, in cash or money order, to stop the disposal of personal items. Published in the Cortez Journal on 10/2/24 and 10/9/24.

24250
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Norman Eric Hanson, Deceased
Case Number 2024PR000052

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 February 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Erin Johnson, Personal Representative
PO Box 189
Rico, CO 81332

Published in The Journal
October 2, 9, 16, 2024

24251
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Emma Karen Hansen, Deceased
Case Number 2024PR000012

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 February 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Erin Johnson, Personal Representative
PO Box 189
Rico, CO 81332

Published in The Journal
October 2, 9, 16, 2024

24252
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of James Donald Johnson, Deceased
Case Number 2024PR30025

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 February 2, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Erin Johnson, Personal Representative
PO Box 189
Rico, CO 81332

Published in The Journal
October 2, 9, 16, 2024

24266
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Janice Marie Colbert, Deceased
Case Number: 2024PR30058

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 February 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kenn Houry, Personal Representative
610 Guilford Blvd.
Medina, OH 44256

Bryson C. McCabe
BCML
Attorney for the Estate
208 W North Street
Cortez, Colorado 81321

Published in The Journal
October 2, 9, 16, 2024

24295
The Montezuma County Housing Authority will be accepting bids for the Demolition and Installation of fencing at Park Central Family in Dolores Co.
Please stop by the office located at 121 E 1st Street Building A or email hamntz@mc-ha.org for more information.
Bids will be accepted until October 17, 2024 at 4:00 pm.
Published in The Journal
October 2, 9, 16, 2024

24309
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Dolores Board of Trustees approved the following Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO 579
SERIES 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE DOLORES MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SPECIAL EVENTS


WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statutes, § 31-15-401 grants general police powers to the Board of Trustees to promulgate ordinances for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, including regulation of lands owned by the Town within its corporate boundaries.

WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statutes, § 31-35-402 grants general powers to the Board of Trustees to regulate festivals, events and the sale of alcohol and promulgate ordinances for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, including regulation of lands owned by the Town within its corporate boundaries.

WHEREAS, there is a need to amend and modernize the Town’s ordinances pertaining to manner in which special event permits and sale of alcohol are issued.

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, in order to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the public in order balance the benefits and burdens that come with the Town’s increasing popularity of special events, and changes to the manner in which alcohol is commonly sold, wishes to amend Section 5.04.040 and add additional section of the Dolores Municipal Code

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY TOWN OF DOLORES BOARD OF
TRUSTEES THAT a new Chapter 5.04.040 to the Dolores Municipal Code as follows:

Section 1. Dolores Municipal Code Section 5.04.040 is repealed, replaced, and amended as follows:

5.04.040. - SPECIAL EVENTS BUSINESS LICENSE

Section 5.04.041. - Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for and regulate the use of public property to minimize the impacts of large groups and to ensure that public property is reasonably available and safe for use by the public.

Section 5.04.042. - Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
Demonstration means a rally, picketing, protest, speechmaking, march, vigil, religious service or
Public property means any property owned or controlled by the Town and open to the public or available for public use, including without limitation public streets, rights-of-way, sidewalks, parks, open space, facilities, and public buildings.
Special event means a planned event involving a gathering of 50 or more people which occurs on parks, streets, or other public property, including without limitation block parties, parades, festivals, walks, running or bicycle races, fundraisers, picnics, or sports tournaments, but excluding demonstrations.
Section 5.04.043. - Permit required.
It is unlawful for any person to stage, hold, present, or conduct a special event within the Town without a valid permit issued under this chapter.

Section 5.04.044. - Exemptions.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to an indoor event or including an event at the Dolores Community Center.

Section 5.04.043. - Application.
A. Any person desiring to sponsor or conduct a special event shall file an application with the Town Manager's office on a form supplied by the Town.

B. Each application shall be accompanied by a signed indemnification agreement stating that the applicant, in exchange for issuance of the permit, agrees to reimburse the Town for any costs incurred by the Town in repairing damages to public property caused by the applicant, sponsors, invitees, or participants of the special event or demonstration and agreeing to defend the Town against, and indemnify and hold the Town harmless from, any liability to any person or property that arises from or is related to the special event or demonstration.

C. Each application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee in such amount established by resolution of the Town Council. Demonstration permits shall not be subject to an application fee.

D. Each application from an entity shall provide a certificate of good standing from the Colorado Secretary of State.

E. Each application from a not for profit organization shall provide proof of its tax exempt status.

F. Each application from an entity shall disclose the name, address, phone number and email address of the event organizer authorized to act on behalf of the entity and be accompanied by a resolution signed by the governing board of the organization.
Section 5.04.044. - Review; decision.
A. Upon receipt of a complete application, the Town Manager shall transmit copies of the application to such persons, agencies, or departments as the Town Manager deems appropriate. Within ten days, the referral agencies shall provide the Town Manager with any comments concerning the application.

B. The Town Manager shall recommend approval, denial or conditional approval an application for a special event permit to the Board of Trustees within 40 days of receipt of the completed application.

Section 5.04.045. - Criteria for denial; conditions.
A. The Board of Trustees shall apply the following criteria in determining whether to grant or deny special event permit:

1. Whether information contained in the application or supplemental information obtained from the applicant is found to be false in any material detail;

2. Whether the applicant is not legally competent to contract under Colorado law;

3. Whether the applicant or the person on whose behalf the application is made has failed to pay costs, fees, or deposits for a previous special event or demonstration permit within the preceding five years; or the applicant has failed to pay the Town for damages arising from a previous special event or demonstration held by the applicant, regardless of when such event was held;

4. Whether the applicant has failed to abide by the requirements or conditions of a previous permit within the preceding five years;

5. Whether the special event will conflict with: a special event or demonstration for which a permit has already been issued; a Town-sponsored event; or an annual special event which is reasonably expected to be held again, but for which an application has yet to be submitted.

6. Whether the location of the special event will substantially interfere with any scheduled construction or maintenance work;

7. Whether the special event will cause significant disruption in the ability of the Town to deliver or provide essential governmental services;

8. Whether adequate sanitation and other required health facilities are not and cannot be made available at or sufficiently near the proposed special event or demonstration area(s); or

9. Whether sufficient parking is not available near the location of the special event or demonstration to accommodate the number of vehicles reasonably expected, and an acceptable transportation and parking plan to provide adequate parking has not been submitted.

B. The Board of Trustees may impose reasonable conditions on approval of a special event, when necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the public, including without limitation:

1. Alteration of the date, time, duration, frequency, route, or location of the special event;

2. A deposit in an amount the Board of Trustees finds is appropriate based upon an estimate of the actual costs to be incurred by the Town in the clean-up of the special event;

3. Proof of insurance demonstrating that the permittee has in effect a policy of general liability insurance in an amount determined by the Town Manager based upon issues routinely considered by the Town in evaluating loss exposures;

4. Conditions concerning parking, pedestrian, or vehicular traffic, including without limitation restricting the special event or demonstration to only a portion of a street or right-of-way;

5. Traffic control requirements, such as traffic cones, barricades, or other traffic control devices;

6. Provision of emergency access and first aid or sanitary facilities;

7. Supplemental fire protection or law enforcement personnel to be present at the special event;

8. Notice of the special event or demonstration to surrounding neighborhoods;

9. Restrictions on the number and type of vehicles, animals or structures and inspection and prior approval of floats, structures and decorated vehicles;

10. Required trash receptacles, cleanup, and restoration of property;

11. Restrictions on amplified sound;

12. Designation of a contact person with decision-making authority who will be continuously available to law enforcement personnel and present at the special event or demonstration;

13. Provide proof that a sales tax has been obtained by the applicant or that the applicant is exempt from sales tax;

14. Require that event vendors obtain a sales tax license unless taxes are collected by the event sponsor or organizer;

15. Require that the event sponsor or organizer submit to the town clerk within thirty days after the conclusion of the special event a written financial report reflecting, at a minimum, total sales of goods and/or services generated at the special event and the total sales tax revenues collected. Compliance with the reporting requirements in this subsection shall be in addition to any required sales tax reporting due to the Colorado Department of Revenue.

Section 5.04.046. - Duties of permittee; posting.
In connection with the holding of the special event for which a permit is issued, a permittee shall:
A. Comply with all of the terms and conditions of the permit and all applicable Town ordinances, the rules, regulations, and policies adopted by the Town Manager pursuant to Section 5.04.050, and state and federal law;

B. Permit inspection of its records and special event facilities by the Town Manager for the purpose of determining the permittee's compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit; and

C. Ensure that a copy of the permit is continuously posted in a conspicuous location at the site of the special event throughout the duration of the event.

D. Notify and ensure that all vendors of the special event are notified of the rules and conditions of the permit and where applicable of their duty to obtain a sales tax license.
Section 5.04.047. - Suspension; revocation.
A. The Board of Trustees or the Town Manager may suspend or revoke a permit at any time prior to the special event or demonstration if: conditions change or facts come to light so that the application could have been denied in the first instance; or the terms of a conditional permit have not been satisfied in the time specified for meeting the condition.

B. The Town Manager may suspend or revoke a permit during the course of the special event or demonstration if: continuation of the special event or demonstration presents a clear and present danger to the participants or the public health, safety or welfare; or the special event or demonstration fails to comply with any condition of the permit or any applicable law.

C. In deciding whether a permit should be suspended or revoked, the Board of Trustees or Town Manager shall consider: the nature and seriousness of the issue; the corrective action, if any, taken by the permittee; and the likelihood of recurrence.

D. No application fees paid by a permittee in connection shall be refunded if such permit is suspended or revoked.

Section 5.04.048. - Permit non-transferable.
A permit is non-transferable and non-assignable. Any attempt to transfer or assign such permit voids the permit.

Section 5.04.049. - Relationship to other ordinances.
A. The permittee shall ensure that the special event or demonstration complies with all other applicable law. Specifically:

1. A permit issued under this chapter is not a special events liquor license. If alcoholic beverages are to be served, the permittee must obtain the required permit or approval.

2. A development permit or building permit may be required depending upon the size and scale of any temporary structures proposed to be used in connection with the special event or demonstration.

3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a permit issued under this chapter may authorize the permittee to display temporary signage in connection with the special event or demonstration, if the signage is included in the application and approved as part of the permit.
Section 5.04.050. - Rules, regulations, and policies.
The Town Manager is authorized to adopt administrative rules, regulations and policies as may be necessary for the proper administration of this chapter.

Section 05.04.051. - Violation and penalty.

A. It is unlawful to violate any provision of this chapter. Violations of this chapter shall be punished as set forth in Chapter 1.12.010.

B. In addition to all other available remedies, a special event without a valid permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be enjoined by any court of competent jurisdiction.

Section 2. The Town Trustees hereby finds, determine, and declare that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the Town of Dolores, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and that this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The Trustees further determine that the ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be attained.
Section 3. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of any such section, paragraph, clause, or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. The Town of Dolores Board of Trustees hereby finds, determines, and declares this ordinance is necessary for immediate preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.
PUBLIC HEARING. This ordinance shall be considered for second or final reading on the 9th day of September 2024, in the Town Board Chambers in Town Hall, Dolores, Colorado, at which time and place all persons may appear and be heard concerning the same.


Passed adopted and approved on September 23rd, 2024, second and final reading.
DOLORES BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
/s/ Tammy Neely
Dolores Town Clerk

Published in The Journal
October 2 and 9, 2024

24310
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Dolores Board of Trustees approved the following Ordinance.

ORDINANCE NO 580
SERIES 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE DOLORES MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF ALCOHOL SALES


WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statutes, § 31-15-401 grants general police powers to the Board of Trustees to promulgate ordinances for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, including regulation of lands owned by the Town within its corporate boundaries.

WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statutes, § 31-35-402 grants general powers to the Board of Trustees to regulate festivals, events and the sale of alcohol and promulgate ordinances for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, including regulation of lands owned by the Town within its corporate boundaries.

WHEREAS, there is a need to amend and modernize the Town’s ordinances pertaining to the manner in which special event permits and sale of alcohol are issued.

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, in order to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the public in order balance the benefits and burdens that come with the Town’s increasing popularity of special events, and changes to the manner in which alcohol is commonly sold, wishes to amend Section 5.04.040 and add additional section of the Dolores Municipal Code

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY TOWN OF DOLORES BOARD OF
TRUSTEES THAT the following provisions shall be added to the Dolores Municipal Code:

Section 1. The following sections are added to the Dolores Municipal Code:

Section 5.24.150. - Festival permits.
A. Permit required. A licensee who wishes to host a festival shall first obtain a permit from the State and the Town, except a limited winery or winery licensee need not obtain a festival permit from the Town. A licensee applying for both a festival permit and a special event permit from the State need not obtain a festival permit from the Town.
B. Eligible licensees. The following license types are eligible to apply for a festival permit:
1. Beer and wine.
2. Brew pub.
3. Distillery pub.
4. Hotel and restaurant.
5. Manufacturer.
6. Tavern.
7. Vintner's restaurant; and
8. Wholesaler.
C. Participation. The licensee who hosts the festival shall be the licensee who files the application for the festival permit; provided that other licensees of the types described in subsection B hereof may jointly participate under the permit.
D. Number. Each festival permit shall allow the licensee to hold nine festivals during the 12-month period following the permit is issued.
E. Hours. In no case shall a festival be held for longer than 72 hours.
F. Application—Application for issuance of a festival permit. The applicant for a festival permit must:
1. Specify the licensed premises for the festival to be held; and
2. File the application with the Town Clerk at least 30 days before the festival is to be held.
3. Identify controlled access and boundaries to the festival for alcohol consumption, comply with security requirements deemed necessary by the Town, agree to adherence to nuisance issues, including trash removal and noise.
4. Pay the required application fee as set by the fee schedule pursuant to Section 2.34.010 of the Code.
G. Denial. The Town Clerk may deny an application for the following reasons:
1. A documented history of liquor violations.
2. The filing of an incomplete or late application; or
3. A finding that the application, if granted, would result in violation of State or local laws, rules, or regulations.
H. Supplemental applications. To hold any additional festival after the initial festival, which was described in the initial application, the permittee must notify the State and the Town Clerk at least 30 days prior to the additional festival being held of an intent to host a subsequent festival. If the Town is notified at least 30 days in advance of the subsequent festival, the subsequent festival is presumed to be approved unless the Town Clerk has grounds to deny the subsequent festival provided by subsection G of this section.

Chapter 5.25- Entertainment District
Section 5.25.010. - Definitions.
As used in this Chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:
Common consumption area means a pedestrian area located wholly within the Entertainment District and approved by the Local Licensing Authority that uses physical barriers to close the area to motor vehicle traffic and limit pedestrian access.
Common Consumption Area Law means Sections 44-3-301(11), 44-3-309, 44-3-910 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended.
Entertainment District means the Town of Dolores Entertainment District with a size no more than one hundred (100) acres and containing at least twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of premises licensed as a tavern, hotel and restaurant, brew pub or vintner's restaurant at the time said District is created.
Licensee means a person to whom a license is granted by the Local Licensing Authority to manufacture or sell alcoholic beverages as provided under the Colorado Liquor Code.
Local Licensing Authority means the Board of Trustees of the Town of Dolores.
Promotional Association means an association that is incorporated within the State of Colorado that organizes and promotes entertainment activities within a common consumption area, is organized or authorized by two (2) or more persons who own or lease property within the Entertainment District and is certified by the Local Licensing Authority.
In addition to the definitions provided above, the other defined terms in Section 44-3-103, C.R.S. are incorporated into this Article by reference.
Section 5.25.020. - Creation of entertainment district and general requirements.
A. In order to exercise the Town's local option to allow common consumption areas in the Town and to effectuate the purposes and intent of Section 44-3-301(11), C.R.S., there is hereby designated the "Town of Dolores Entertainment District" whose boundaries are Central Avenue to the north, Third Avenue to the west, Railroad Avenue to the South; and Sixth Avenue to the east which is intended to include all properties within and adjoining said streets.
B. Properties may be included or excluded from the Entertainment District by resolutions of the Board of Trustees. By establishing the Entertainment District, the Town authorizes the licensing of designated common consumption areas in which alcoholic beverages may be sold and consumed subject to the requirements of this Article, the Code and the Common Consumption Area Law.

C. The Local Licensing Authority has the following powers with respect to common consumption areas and promotional associations:

1. Designate one (1) or more common consumption areas;

2. Certify or decertify a promotional association.

3. Authorize, de-authorize or refuse to authorize or reauthorize a licensee's attachment of licensed establishment to a common consumption area.

4. Impose reasonable conditions of approval on the licensing of common consumption areas, certification of promotional associations or the attachment of licensed establishments to common consumption area; and

5. Exercise all powers necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Common Consumption Area Law.

D. The standards for common consumption area licenses issued to promotional associations shall be in addition to all other standards applicable under this Article, the Code and the Colorado Liquor Code.

E. Decisions on applications for common consumption areas, promotional associations and inclusions and exclusions from the common consumption area shall be made by the Local Licensing Authority within thirty (30) days of receipt of a complete application therefor. A decision to deny any such application by the Local Licensing Authority shall be in writing and shall be provided to the applicant within five (5) business days of the decision having been rendered.
Section 5.25.030. - Communal outdoor dining areas.
A. Licensees eligible. The following types of licensees are eligible to have a communal outdoor dining area:
1. Beer and wine licenses.
2. Beer wholesaler that operates a sales room authorized under C.R.S. § 44-3-407(1)(b)(I), as amended.
3. Brew pub;
4. Distillery pub;
5. Fermented malt beverage retailer licensed for consumption on the premises;
6. Hotel and restaurant;
7. Limited winery;
8. Lodging and entertainment facility;
9. Manufacturer that operates a sales room authorized under C.R.S. § 44-3-402(2) or (7), as amended;
10. Optional premises;
11. Tavern; and
12. Vintner's restaurant.
B. Authorized. Communal outdoor dining areas are hereby authorized provided that at least two licensees have applied to share the communal outdoor dining area, and each licensee has:
1. Obtained a permit from the State Licensing Authority;
2. Obtained the following approvals from the State Licensing Authority and the local licensing authority:
i. For the attaching of the liquor license of the licensee to the communal outdoor dining area; and
ii. For a modification of the licensee premises to include the communal outdoor dining area.


3. Established that the communal outdoor dining area is within 1,000 feet of the permanent licensed premises of each licensee;
4. Have a right to occupy the premises sought for the communal outdoor dining area; and
5. Established the physical boundaries of the communal outdoor dining area in a manner to assure to the satisfaction of the local licensing authority that alcohol beverages will be kept within the physical boundaries of the communal outdoor dining area.
6. Paid the required application fee as set by the fee schedule pursuant to Section 2.34.010 of the Code.
C. Special event permittees. Special event permittees may hold a special event in a communal outdoor dining area, provided that such permit holder agrees, in writing, to comply with all State and local liquor laws, rules, and regulations and has written permission of the licensees of the communal outdoor dining area to hold the special event in the communal outdoor dining area.
D. State rules. Each licensee with an approved communal outdoor dining area shall comply with all applicable State rules, as amended.
Section 2. The Town Trustees hereby finds, determine, and declare that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the Town of Dolores, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and that this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The Trustees further determine that the ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be attained.
Section 3. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of any such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. The Town of Dolores Board of Trustees hereby finds, determines and declares this ordinance is necessary for immediate preservation of the health, safety and welfare of its citizens.

Passed adopted and approved on September 23rd, 2024, second and final reading.
DOLORES BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
/s/ Tammy Neely
Dolores Town Clerk

Published in The Journal
October 2 and 9, 2024

24311
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Dolores Board of Trustees approved the following Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO 581
SERIES 2024

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF TOWN-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 47 Railroad Ave., Dolores, Colorado

WHEREAS, the Town Trustees find that it has no present governmental use for certain real property owned by the Town, located at 47 Railroad Ave., Dolores, Colorado and known as the Dolores Fire Station and legally described in the attached deed (the “Property”).

WHEREAS, the Town Trustees find that the Property should be donated to the Dolores Fire Protection District for the betterment of the community.

WHEREAS, CRS Section 31-15-713 provides that voter is approval is required before the Town may sell or otherwise dispose of such real property that used for a governmental purpose at a general or special election.

WHEREAS, CRS Section 33-14.5-101 provides that any municipality may determine at a regular or special election to meet the publication requirements 31-16-106 by publishing ordinances by title only rather than by publishing the ordinance in full at a special election where other issues are present on the ballot.

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees referred the question of whether said property would be donated to the Dolores Fire Protection District to the registered electors of the Town of Dolores.

WHEREAS, the electors approved by majority vote the donation of the Property at the November 7, 2023, Coordinated Election the results of which have been officially certified by the County Clerk of Montezuma County, Colorado.

WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statutes § 31-15-713(b) authorizes the Town to sell real property, by ordinance, upon such terms and conditions as the Town Trustees may determine at a regular or special meeting.

WHEREAS, the Town Trustees hereby determines that conveyance of the Property as set forth in this Ordinance is compatible with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and vision.

WHEREAS, the Town Trustees has determined that it is in the best interests of the Town to donate the Property upon the terms and conditions set forth in the attached Special Warranty Deed to the Dolores Fire Protection District.

WHEREAS, the Town Trustees determine that it is in the public interest to include a reversionary clause in the Special Warranty Deed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF DOLORES, COLORADO, THAT:

Section 1. That the Mayor and Town Manager are hereby authorized to execute the attached Special Warranty Deed and to execute each and every other document necessary or desirable to effectuate the transfer of the Property in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, or to such other person or entity willing to purchase the property on similar terms or conditions.

Section 2. All other ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent or conflicting with this ordinance, or any portion hereof, are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.

Section 3. Safety Clause. The Town Trustees hereby find, determines, and declares that this ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the Town, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare, and that this ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be attained.

Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective five (5) days after final publication.


Passed adopted and approved on September 23rd, 2024, second and final reading.
DOLORES BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
/s/ Tammy Neely
Dolores Town Clerk

Published in The Journal
October 2 and 9, 2024

24312
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Ruby Agapita Gonzales, a/k/a Ruby A. Gonzales, a/k/a Ruby Gonzales, Deceased
Case Number: 2024PR30065

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

on or before February 2, 2025 (date)*, or the claims may be forever barred.

Frankie Leroy Gonzales, Personal Representative
27277 Road P.7
Dolores, CO 81323

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

Published in The Journal
October 2, 9, 16, 2024

24141
September 16, 2024 Dolores School District Re-4A is requesting a Quote (RFQ) for: Exterior Baghouse Dust Collection System for Dolores Secondary School. For more information please visit doloresschools.org or call 970-882-7255 and Ask for Tyson Atwell.
Published in The Journal
Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, 2024

24161
Montezuma County Road Department Request for Proposal

Montezuma County Road and Bridge is requesting Proposals for Engineering Services with Project Management to re-align County Road 25 with Highway 184 and with the intersection of the Canyon of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum.

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

Proposals should be submitted to:
Montezuma County Road and Bridge Department, Attention: Rob Englehart,
1700 N. Dolores Road, Cortez, CO 81321, by Thursday, October 17th, at 12:00 Noon.
Proposals will be opened publicly on Thursday, October 17th at 1:00 p.m.
in the Montezuma County Board of Commissioners Room, located at 109 West Main,
Cortez, CO 81321.

Published in The Journal
September 25, October 2, 2024

24201

Notice of
Proposed 2024 Power Plant Budget Amendment and Budget Hearing
Dolores Water Conservancy District

As provided in C.R.S. §§29-1-105 and 106, copies of the Dolores District’s Proposed 2024 Power Plant Budget Amendment is available for public inspection during regular Dolores District business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., M-F, at the office of the Dolores District, 60 South Cactus Street, Cortez, Colorado (Dolores District Office).

Notice is also hereby given that the Dolores District Board will hold a hearing on the adoption of the Proposed 2024 Power Plant Budget Amendment at the regular District Board meeting on October 10, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at the Dolores District Office. District Board meetings are open to the public and are held at the Dolores District Office. Any interested Dolores District elector may file objections to or comments on the Proposed 2024 Power Plant Budget Amendment prior to their final adoption, or offer comments at the Public Hearing or any District Board meeting.

You may call the Dolores Water Conservancy District with any questions (970-565-7562).

Donald W. Schwindt, Secretary-Treasurer
Dolores Water Conservancy District

Published in The Journal
Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 2024

23899
PUBLIC NOTICE
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
(CRS §38-38-103) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 4-24
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 3, 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): HIGH ALTITUDE ALFALFA, INC.
Original Beneficiary(ies): ALBERT G. MAHAFFEY
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ESTATE OF ALBERT G. MAHAFFEY
Date of Deed of Trust: APRIL 14, 2023
County of Recording: MONTEZUMA
Recording Date of Deed of Trust: APRIL 14, 2023
Recording Information at Reception No.: 650347
Original Principal Amount: $300,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance: $326,040.00
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: Default in payments.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

TRACT II

The NE1/4SW1/4; the W1/2SE1/4 and the NE1/4SE1/4 of Section 13, Township 37 North, Range 18 West, N.M.P.M.

TRACT III

The N1/2NW1/4 of Section 21, Township 38 North, Range 17 West, N.M.P.M., lying West of Highway 491.

LESS AND EXCEPT a tract of land in the N1/2NW1/4 of said Section 21, being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the West right of way line of U.S. Highway 491, from which the Northwest Corner of said Section 21 bears North 60° 15' 21" West a distance of 1440.05 feet;
Thence South 49° 29' 59" East a distance of 943.00 feet along the West right of way line of U.S. Highway 491 to the South line of the N1/2NW1/4 of said Section 21;
" West a distance of 717 feet along the South line of the N1/2NW1/4 of said Section 21;
" North a distance of 611.00 feet to the point of beginning.
ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT a tract of land in the NW1/4NW1/4 of Section 21, Township 38 North, Range 17 West, N.M.P.M., lying West of Highway 491 as now constructed and being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at the Northwest corner of the NW1/4 of said Section 21;
Thence South a distance of 340 feet;
" East a distance of 821 feet;
" Northwesterly a distance of 517 feet;
" West to the point of beginning.

ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT a tract of land in the NW1/4 of Section 21, Township 38 North, Range 17 West, N.M.P.M., being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the West line of said Section 21 from which point the NW Corner of said Section 21 bears North 00° 20' 33" East a distance of 340.00 feet:
Thence South 89° 52' 38" East a distance of 686.74 feet;
" South 00° 20' 33" West a distance of 90.00 feet;
" South 89° 52' 38" East a distance of 231.69 feet to the West right of way line of U.S. Highway 491;
" South 49° 05' 55" East a distance of 85.74 feet along the West right of way line of the U.S. Highway 491;
" North 89° 52' 38" West a distance of 983.57 feet;
" North 00° 20' 33" East a distance of 146.00 feet along the West line of Section 21 to the point of beginning.

NOTE: Bearings are referenced by a line from the NW Corner of Section 21 to the N1/4 Corner of Section 21, both #4 bars with BLM RP's. This line bears South 89° 52' 38" East a distance of 2659.00 feet.

ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT a tract of land in the NW1/4NW1/4 of Section 21, Township 38 North, Range 17 West, N.M.P.M., being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point which is 340 feet South of the North line of said NW1/4NW1/4 and 127 feet West of the West right of way line of Highway 491 as now constructed; Thence South a distance of 90 feet;
" East a distance of 230 feet to the West right of way line of said Highway No. 491;
" Northwesterly along the West right of way line of said Highway No. 491 a distance of 137.5 feet, more or less, to a point on said right of way line 340 feet due South of the North line of said NW1/4NW1/4;
" West a distance of 127 feet to the point of beginning.



TRACT IV

A tract of land which is Lot 16 (SW1/4SW1/4) and the W1/2SE1/4SW 1/4 of Section 6, Township 37 North, Range 17 West, N.M.P.M., being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of Road 15 which is the Southwest Corner of said Lot 16 of Section 6;
Thence North 00° 02' 47" East a distance of 1309.23 feet along the said centerline of Road 15 and also along the West line of said Lot 16 of Section 6;
" South 89° 47' 45" East a distance of 1291.29 feet along the North line of said Lot 16 of Section 6;
" South 89° 47' 28" East a distance of 658.15 feet along the North line of said W1/2SE1/4SW1/4 of Section 6;
" South 00° 03' 07'' East a distance of 1311.09 feet along the East line of said W1/2SE1/4SW1/4 of Section 6;
" North 89° 44' 40" West a distance of 658.41 feet along the South line of said W1/2SE1/4SW1/4 of Section 6;
" North 89° 44' 14" West a distance of 1293.29 feet along the South line of said Lot 16 of Section 6 to the point of beginning.

TRACT V

The SE1/4, the E1/2SW1/4 and Lots 12 and 13 of Section 6, Township 37 North, Range 17 West, N.M.P.M.

LESS AND EXCEPT a tract of land in the E1/2 of said Section 6, being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a GLO Monument on the East line of Section 6 and on the South line of Tract 37, all in Township 37 North, Range 17 West, N.M.P.M.
Thence South 89° 47' 42" West a distance of 329.91 feet along the South line of Tract 37;
" North 89° 52' 11" West a distance of 58.74 feet along the South line of Tract 62;
" South 03° 01' 56" East a distance of 447.18 feet;
" North 89° 47' 42" East a distance of 363.78 feet to the East line of said Section 6;
" North 00° 02' 24" West a distance of 211 .59 feet along the East line of said Section 6 to the E1/4 Corner of said Section 6, a 1916 GLO Monument;
" North 00° 19' 53" East a distance of 234.71 feet along the East line of said Section 6 to the point of beginning.

ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT a tract of land in the E1/2E1/2 of Section 6, Township 37 North, Range 17 West, N.M.P.M., being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the East line of said Section 6, from which point a GLO Monument the E1/4 Corner of said Section 6, bears North 00° 02' 24" West a distance of 572.41 feet;
Thence South 89° 59' 30" West a distance of 393.72 feet;
" South 00° 00' 34" East a distance of 263.16 feet; " South 30° 12' 00" East a distance of 279.20 feet;
" North 89° 59' 30" East a distance of 253.59 feet;
" North 00° 02' 24" West a distance of 504.49 feet along the East line of said Section 6 to the point of beginning.

ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT a tract of land in the E1/2 of Section 6, Township 37 North, Range 17 West, N.M.P.M., being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the East line of said Section 6 from which point the E1/4 Corner of Section 6 bears North 00° 01' 23" West a distance of 211.59 feet;
Thence South 89° 47' 42" West a distance of 65.87 feet along a line shown in Reception No. 479850, records of Montezuma County to the centerline of Road 16;
" South 19° 40' 58" East a distance of 113.20 feet along the centerline of Road 16;
" South 10° 06' 06" East a distance of 70.60 feet along the centerline of Road 16;
" North 79° 29' 57" East a distance of 15.70 feet to the East line of said Section 6;
" North 00° 01' 23" West a distance of 173.47 feet along the East line of said Section 6 to the point of beginning.

ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT that portion as described in plat recorded December 21, 2022 in Book 22 at Page 71.

County of Montezuma,
State of Colorado.

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, NOVEMBER 13, 2024 AT MONTEZUMA COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, 140 W 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: September 18, 2024
Last Publication: October 16, 2024
Newspaper: The Journal
Number of Clips: 5

DATE: APRIL 3, 2024
ELLEN BLACK
PUBLIC TRUSTEE IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MONTEZUMA, STATE OF COLORADO
By: /s/ Ellen Black

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Keenen D. Lovett, #47178, Kelly R. McCabe, P.C., 22 E. Main St., Cortez, CO 81321
970-565-7209 Attorney File# 4757
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 September 18, 25, and October 2, 9, 16, 2024.

24110
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
Petitioner: Brett Michael Melko, Sr.
Respondent: Kristin Lawson
Case Number 24DR84
To: Kristin Lawson
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the petitioner by filing with the clerk of the Montezuma Combined Court, Montezuma County, Colorado, an answer or other response, within 21 days after the last day of publication. If you fail to file your answer, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded without further notice.
Hearing is scheduled for November 13, 2024.
Published in The Journal September 18, 25 and October 2, 9 and 16, 2024.

23901
NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION
Case Number 24PR57
District Court, Montezuma County, Colorado
To: Robert O'Grady
A hearing on Guardianship of a Minor will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
10/22/2024
1:30 PM
Division 4
865 N. Park St., Cortez, CO 81321
The Hearing will take approximately 1 hour.
Brad & Kaari Milligan
20736 Road W5
Lewis CO 81327
Published in The Journal September 11, 18 and 25 and October 2 & 9, 2024

23699
NOTICE OF HEARING
Case Number 24JA3
In the Matter of the Petition of:
William Bartley
For the Adoption of a Child
District Court, Dolores County, Colorado
Dove Creek CO 81324
To: Cody Allen Brewer
You are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner has filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.
An Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.
You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on 10-14-24 at 3:00 pm in the court location identified above.
You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner.
Clerk - Cheyenne Martin
Published in The Journal September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2024