Found gift card on 2nd Ave in front of the courthouse on Thursday 12.18. Call to ID 970-599-7280, please leave a message.

Estate of Ray & Darla Graham
Sat Jan 10th 8-3 Sun Jan 11 9-2
Whole house, Garage & Shed!
LOTS of Navajo Jewelry! LOTS of reloading equipment! 101 book leather bound Louis Lamour set of books! Whole house full of things!
2313 E 18th St Farmington NM
Four Corners Estate Sales 505 360-8332

DRY PINE FIREWOOD for sale
$270/cord, pick up.
Delivery available.
Call Gabe 970-403-2784

Free with donation (24) 10' wide church pews with blue cushions, fair condition, Available April 6, 2026. Free 30 multi-colored steel folding chairs and 4x8x4 room dividers, available now. Text Brad 970-759-1072.

Receiver hitch for Ranger $50.
Universal adjustable hitch $50.
Call 970-259-9709, NO TEXTS

PAYING CASH! Running or Non- Running Cars & Trucks, Copper, Batts, Alum, Brass and FREE Metal & Steel Drop Off for recycling 24 Hours a Day 7 Days a WEEK! So bring AT NO COST your: washers, dryers, water heaters, car parts, lawn mowers, snow blowers, grilles, bicycles, etc, and pretty much ANYTHING made of mostly steel-metal. We also offer FOR STEEL-METAL ONLY a Roll-Off Container service delivered to your business, home or property for Steel Clean up and Recycling! LOWEST PRICES - And last - At the same location but for our storage business RJ MINI STORAGE call for the BEST PRICES on Inside-Outside Storage rates for enclosed storage or for parking of: Boats, RV’s, Trailers, Vehicles, Box Trucks, Etc. Please give us a call at 970 259 3494 or come on out to 287 CR 222, a few miles towards Bayfield from Elmores Corner off of Hwy 160. Thanks for reading!
ALSO, LOWEST PRICES ON OUTDOOR STORAGE.
Call us at 970 259 3494.

SPLENDID
2BR 1BA $1,500/mo
970-759-4505

Move-in by December 31 and get a 1-month free rent.

Skyline Apartments offers short- and long-term leases of a 2BR 1BA and 3BR apartments.
Located at 1000 Goeglein Gulch Rd Durango, CO 81301. Close to downtown Durango and Fort Lewis College. Pet friendly community.

The Skyline website is: Skyline Apartments | Apartments in Durango, CO

Amenities:
Community-Wide WIFI
Maintenance on Site
Multi Use Patio
Bicycle storage
Grills
Package services
Pet washing station
Snow board and skis tuning station
Fitness Center
Walking / biking trails

STUDENTS WELCOME, walk to Fort Lewis College.

370 Acres W/ 2BR, 2BA
$800,000, Owner Finance
Or $1,225 Monthly Rent
30 mi. S Durango Airport
833 Road 4600, Navajo
Dam, NM. Call 480-392-8550

Real Estate: If you or someone you know is interested in buying, selling, or investing in real estate in southern Colorado, please call or message me at (970) 501-5770 or email thomasjordan@kw.com. -Thomas Jordan - Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates LLC (Each office is independently owned and operated.)

BRAND CENTRAL
Shirts & hats. Printing, mailing, & promotional products.
Main Street, Cortez
970-565-1144

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.

WARN 8000 lb winch w/ remote $350. 4 SNOW TIRES, low miles, mounted on white spoke wheels, fit Ford Ranger or similar $250. 970-259-9709, NO TEXTS.

2008 Subaru Forester, runs OK, nice interior, cool 5-speed manual. $2,000 OBO.

Kids golf clubs $50

Trail bike $50

Call 970-403-4989

32769
BEFORE THE ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION BY WILLIFORD RESOURCES, LLC FOR A VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONTINUED FLARING OF NATURAL GAS FROM VARIOUS WELLS, LA PLATA COUNTY, COLORADO )
CAUSE NO. 1
DOCKET NO. 251200263
TYPE: VARIANCE

NOTICE OF HEARING

Williford Resources, LLC, (Operator No. 96735) (“Applicant”) filed an Application with the Commission for a Variance to allow continued flaring of natural gas located in the below-described lands (the “Application Lands”). This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may be an interested party in the Application Lands.

APPLICATION LANDS

Township 33 North, Range 11 West, N.M.P.M. Section 6: SE¼SW¼, NW¼SW¼,
SE¼SE¼ & SW¼SW¼

Section 7: SE¼NW¼, NW¼NE¼, SW¼NW¼, NE¼NW¼, SW¼SW¼ & NW¼SW¼

Township 33 North, Range 12 West, N.M.P.M.

Section 1: SW¼SW¼, NW¼NW¼, NE¼NW¼, SW¼SE¼, NE¼SE¼, SE¼NE¼, NW¼NE¼, NE¼NE¼, SW¼NE¼, SE¼SE¼, SE¼SW¼, NE¼SW¼, NW¼SW¼, SE¼ NW¼ & SW¼NW¼

Section 2: NE¼SE¼

Section 12: NW¼NE¼, NE¼SE¼, SE¼NE¼, NE¼NE¼, SW¼NE¼, SE¼SE¼, SW¼SE¼ & NW¼SE¼

Section 13: NW¼NW¼

Section 14: SE¼SE¼ & NE¼NE¼

Section 23: NW¼SE¼, SW¼NE¼ & SE¼NE¼
Section 24: NW¼NW¼

Township 34 North, Range 12 West,N.M.P.M.
Section 36: NE¼SW¼, SE¼SE¼, SW¼SE¼ & NW¼SE¼

DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF HEARING
(Subject to change)

The Commission will hold a hearing on the above referenced docket number at the following date, time, and location:

Date: March 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Virtual Hearing with Remote Access via Zoom
To participate virtually navigate to and click the hearing meeting link on the left side of the webpage.

Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission
The Chancery Building
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, CO 80203

PETITIONS

DEADLINE FOR PETITIONS BY AFFECTED PERSONS: February 16, 2026

Any interested party who wishes to participate formally must file a written petition with the Commission no later than the deadline provided above. Please see Commission Rule 507 at https://ecmc.colorado.gov, under “Regulation,” then select “Rules.” Please note that, under Commission Rule 510.l, the deadline for petitions may only be continued for good cause, even if the hearing is continued beyond the date that is stated above. Pursuant to Commission Rule 507, if you do not file a proper petition, the Hearing Officer will not know that you wish to formally participate in this matter and the date and time of the hearing may change without additional notice to you. Parties wishing to file a petition must register online at https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGExternalAccess/Account/Login.aspx and select “Request Access to Site.” Please refer to our “eFiling Users Guidebook” at https://ecmc.state.co.us/documents/reg/Hearings/External_EfilingSystemGuidebook_2023_FINAL.pdf for more information. Under Commission Rule 508, if no petition is filed, the Application may be approved administratively without a formal hearing.

Any Affected Person who files a petition must be able to participate in a virtual prehearing conference during the week of February 16, 2026, if a virtual prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a petition.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information, you may review the Application, which was sent to you with this Notice. You may also contact the Applicant at the phone number or email address listed below.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at Dnr_ECMC_Hearings_Unit@state.co.us, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

By Elias J. Thomas, Commission Secretary

Dated: December 30, 2025

Williford Resources, LLC
Attorney for Applicant
Robert A. Willis & Scott M. Campbell
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
600 17th Street, Suite 2300 South
Denver, CO 80202
303-264-4418
Rob.willis@steptoe-johnson.com
Scott.campbell@steptoe-johnson.com

Published in Durango Herald
January 9, 2026

32821
City of Durango, Colorado
INVITATION FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals for the Animas River Trail “Segment C” Rank Park to Memorial Park Project # 0294 will be received by the City of Durango until 3:00 PM (Local Time) on March 2, 2026. The City of Durango invites interested, qualified people or firms capable of providing the required service to submit bids for the Animas River Trail “Segment C” Rank Park to Memorial Park Project # 0294.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 9:00 am Local time, in the Pinyon conference room, at 215 E. 12th Street, Durango, CO 81301.

Bids must be submitted via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing, www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to see that the bid is received before the submission deadline. Late bids will not be considered.

Bid documents and/or supporting information may be downloaded, at no charge, from the following website: www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado. Click on “Vendor Registration” or “Vendor Login”, as applicable. Or at the City of Durango’s website: www.DurangoCO.gov. No addendums or plans will be available on the City’s website.

The City of Durango reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in bids, and to accept the bid deemed, in the opinion of the City, to be in the best interest of the City of Durango.

This project is being bid in accordance with the City of Durango Purchasing Policy.

Published: January 9 & 14, 2026 in Durango Herald

32430
Legal Notice

Request for Proposals

Public Notice is hereby provided that Farmington Municipal Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for:
RFP No. 2026-02
Architectural and Engineering Design Services

As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Farmington Municipal Schools, Procurement Office, 3401 E. 30th St., Suite A, Farmington, NM 87402 or may be downloaded from the FMS District website
https: farmingtonschools.us/page/rfp.

Sealed proposals for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 P.M. local time on January 28, 2026 when they will be opened and those firms submitting the proposal’s name will be read aloud. Envelopes and/or packages are to be sealed and plainly marked with the RFP number RFP #2026-02. NO FAXED PROPOSALS or proposals submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned unopened.
A mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held at 1:00 PM local time on Friday, January 09, 2026 at 3401 E. 30th St., Suite A, Farmington NM 87402. For assistance, contact Lisa Evans at levans@fms.k12.nm.us or by telephone at 505.324.9840 ext. 1518.

Farmington Municipal Schools Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety.

Dated: January 07, 2026
By: /s/Keith Corley, President to the Board of Education
Farmington Municipal Schools, District 5

Published in Durango Herald
January 07, 2026

32685
Please take notice (1) a demand has been filed with the Animas Consolidated Ditch Company, hereinafter "the Ditch Company" in accordance with C.R.S. 7-42-114 to 117, that Cimarron Golf Partners, LLC is the owner of Stock Certificate No 2037-A issued by the Ditch Company on 12/09/2024, that said stock certificate has not been transferred, sold, assigned or pledged, and that the stock certificate has been lost mislaid or destroyed, that the assessments for the stock certificate have been paid, and demanding that the Ditch Company issue a duplicate stock certificate in the name of Cimarron Golf Partners, LLC; (2) That the Ditch Company will issue, on or after a date therein stated, following the last publication of the notice by at least thirty days, a duplicate certificate to Cimarron Golf Partners, LLC unless a contrary claim is filed with the Ditch Company prior to 03/06/2026. Claims should be filed with the Animas Consolidated Ditch Company, PO Box 3777, Durango, CO 81302.

Published in Durango Herald
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 2026

32775
City of Durango, Colorado
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) at the Durango La Plata County Airport

Sealed proposals for the Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) at the Durango La Plata County Airport will be received by the City of Durango until 3:00 PM (Local Time) on February 12, 2026. The City of Durango invites interested, qualified people or firms capable of providing the required service to submit bids for the Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) at the Durango La Plata County Airport.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, January 22, 1:00 pm Local time, in the airport's conference room, at 1000 Airport Drive, Durango, CO 81303, and remotely via Microsoft Teams, with the following Link: Join the meeting now
Dial in by phone +1 719-733-3638,,146236529# United States, Pueblo
Find a local number. Phone conference ID: 146 236 529#

Bids must be submitted via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing, www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to see that the bid is received before the submission deadline. Late bids will not be considered.

Bid documents and/or supporting information may be downloaded, at no charge, from the following website: www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado. Click on “Vendor Registration” or “Vendor Login”, as applicable. Or at the City of Durango’s website: www.DurangoCO.gov. No addendums or plans will be available on the City’s website.

The City of Durango reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in bids, and to accept the bid deemed, in the opinion of the City, to be in the best interest of the City of Durango.

This project is being bid in accordance with the City of Durango Purchasing Policy.

Published in Durango Herald
January 7 & 9, 2026.

32776
NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S (FINAL) SETTLEMENT
North College Drive Reconstruction Project

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that by January 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., all claims for final settlement must be submitted to the City of Durango, for and on account of the contract of said:

Dave & Lana Waters, Inc, for the furnishing, construction, North College Drive Reconstruction Project

Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation that has an unpaid lien against said Dave & Lana Waters, Inc, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provision, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of the subcontractors in or about the performance of said as (described below) work, may at any time up to and including said time of final settlement, file a verified statement in the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the City of Durango, Finance Department, Attn: Bob Grogan, Jr, 949 E 2nd Avenue, Durango CO 81301.( purchasing@durangoco.gov )

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such a verified statement of claim with the Finance Department prior to final settlement of the City’s contract with Dave & Lana Waters, Inc, for the furnishing and installation of the North College Drive Reconstruction Project shall relieve the City of Durango from any and all liability for such claims.

City of Durango
State of Colorado

First Publication: January 7, 2026.
Second Publication: January 9, 2026.
Published in Durango Herald

32777
NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S (FINAL) SETTLEMENT
DRO Runway 3 Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Replacement

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that by January 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., all claims for final settlement must be submitted to the City of Durango, for and on account of the contract of said:

Pro Electrical Contractors, Inc, for the furnishing, construction, DRO Runway 3 Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Replacement.

Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation that has an unpaid lien against said Pro Electrical Contractors, Inc, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provision, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of the subcontractors in or about the performance of said as (described below) work, may at any time up to and including said time of final settlement, file a verified statement in the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the City of Durango, Finance Department, Attn: Bob Grogan, Jr, 949 E 2nd Avenue, Durango CO 81301.( purchasing@durangoco.gov )
27.26*
Failure on the part of the claimant to file such a verified statement of claim with the Finance Department prior to final settlement of the City’s contract with Pro Electrical Contractors, Inc, for the furnishing and installation of the DRO Runway 3 Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Replacement shall relieve the City of Durango from any and all liability for such claims.

City of Durango
State of Colorado

First Publication: January 7, 2026.
Second Publication: January 9, 2026.
Published in Durango Herald

32778
NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S (FINAL) SETTLEMENT
Durango-La Plata County Airport ARFF Truck Cleanout

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that by January 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., all claims for final settlement must be submitted to the City of Durango, for and on account of the contract of said:

Weston Solutions, Inc, for the furnishing, construction, Durango-La Plata County Airport ARFF Truck Cleanout.

Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation that has an unpaid lien against said Weston Solutions, Inc, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provision, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of the subcontractors in or about the performance of said as (described below) work, may at any time up to and including said time of final settlement, file a verified statement in the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the City of Durango, Finance Department, Attn: Bob Grogan, Jr, 949 E 2nd Avenue, Durango CO 81301.( purchasing@durangoco.gov )

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such a verified statement of claim with the Finance Department prior to final settlement of the City’s contract with Weston Solutions, Inc, for the furnishing and installation of the Durango-La Plata County Airport ARFF Truck Cleanout shall relieve the City of Durango from any and all liability for such claims.

City of Durango
State of Colorado

First Publication: January 7, 2026.
Second Publication: January 9, 2026.
Published in Durango Herald

32306
Request for Proposal
Construction Project
Educational facility

Request for Proposals (RFP)
Owner’s Rep
Bayfield Early Education Programs, Inc (BEEP) Construction Project
Issued by:
Bayfield Early Education Programs, Inc (BEEP)
Bayfield, Colorado
Release Date: November 5, 2025
Proposal Due Date: January 31, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
Interview Period: February 2026

Background
Bayfield Early Education Programs (BEEP) is a nonprofit early childhood education center serving the Bayfield community since 1995. the organization is expanding to meet growing demand for early learning services through a new facility located directly behind our current center located at 645 Fox Farm Circle, Bayfield, CO 81122.

Project Overview
The purpose of this RFP is to identify a qualified Owner's Rep who can provide professional expertise and leadership to ensure the timely, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of BEEP's new facility. The selected individual will serve as BEEP's advocate throughout all project phases.

Bayfield Early Education Program (BEEP) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals/firms to oversee the construction of a new educational facility. The project will involve working closely with the Executive Director of BEEP, BEEP Board of Directors, Town of Bayfield, La Plata County, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to ensure full compliance with all permitting, zoning, and construction requirements.
The Owner's Rep will represent BEEP's interests throughout the planning, design, permitting, and construction phases, ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective completion of the project.

Scope of Services
The selected Owner’s Rep will provide comprehensive project management services, including but not limited to:
- Project Planning & Coordination
-- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and reporting systems.
-- Serve as liaison between BEEP, architects, engineers, contractors, and government agencies.
-- Advise on project delivery methods and assist in contractor procurement.
- Permitting
-- Coordinate all necessary approvals from local, county, and state agencies, including the CDPHE.
-- Oversee environmental, health, and safety requirements.
- Design & Construction Oversight
-- Facilitate communication between BEEP and design/construction teams.
-- Monitor construction progress, quality, safety, and compliance.
-- Review change orders and pay applications for accuracy.
- Stakeholder Communication
-- Prepare regular updates for BEEP leadership and project stakeholders.
-- Represent BEEP in meetings with city officials, contractors, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications
- Based in Bayfield, CO or La Plata County.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Owner’s Representation or Project Management for public or educational construction projects.
- Demonstrated understanding of educational facility design, state health and safety regulations, and CDPHE requirements.
- Experience managing zoning, and permitting processes in Colorado.
- Proven ability to coordinate multi-agency projects.

Proposal Requirements
Proposals should include:
1. Letter of Interest summarizing qualifications and approach.
2. Firm Profile including location, staff, and relevant experience.
3. Project Team and key personnel resumes.
4. Relevant Project Experience, particularly with educational or municipal projects.
5. References (minimum of three, preferably from similar projects).
6. Proposed Fee Structure (hourly rates, reimbursable expenses, or lump sum).
7. Availability & Schedule aligned with the proposed project timeline.
8. Proof of professional liability insurance and relevant licenses shall be included, if applicable.

Timeline
Milestone Date
RFP Released November 5, 2025
Deadline for Questions November 15, 2025
Proposals Due December 1, 2025 (by 5:00 PM)
Interviews December 2–13, 2025
Selection & Notification December 16, 2025
Contract Negotiation December 2025
Project Start January 2026

Submission Instructions
Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format to:
beepdirector@gmail.com
Subject Line: “BEEP Owner’s Agent RFP Submission – [Firm Name]”
Late submissions will not be considered.

Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following:
Criteria Weight
Relevant Experience 30%
Local Knowledge (Bayfield/La Plata County) 20%
Project Approach 20%
Qualifications of Key Personnel 15%
Cost Proposal 15%

Contact Information
For questions regarding this RFP, please contact:
April Stewart
Bayfield Early Education Programs, Inc
970-884-7137
www.beeppreschool.org

Published in Durango Herald
January 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 2026

32664
Annual Meeting of the Pine River Canal Company
Saturday, February 7, 2026 1 pm sharp.
Allison Grange Hall, Allison Co
We will be discussing business before the shareholders, electing 1 director and auctioning off water in the Biggs Lateral.
Any questions please contact 970-769-2639

Published in Durango Herald
Dec. 31, 2025, Jan. 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 2026

32673
The Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the MORRISON CONSOLIDATED DITCH CO. will be held at the Oxford Grange, Highway 172, Ignacio, Colorado, on SATURDAY, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am, for the purpose of electing 2 Directors for a term of 3 years, levying assessments for maintenance of the ditch, auction of shares for unpaid assessments, and for the transaction of other business proper to be considered. Please attend or send your proxy so we will have a quorum to do business.
Jesse Swanemyr, Secretary
Ignacio, CO 81137

Published in Durango Herald
Dec. 31, 2025 and Jan. 7, 2026

32674
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the Thompson-Epperson Ditch Co will be held at the Bayfield Lions Hall in Bayfield, CO. Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm for the purpose of electing 2 directors for a term of 2 years, levying assessments for maintenance of the ditch, and for the transaction of such other business proper to be considered. Please attend or send your proxy so we will have a quorum to do business.
Deb Koenig, President

Published in Durango Herald
Dec. 31, 2025 and Jan, 7, 2026

32492
Notice of Annual Meeting of Pine River Irrigation District

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the PINE RIVER IRRIGATION DISTRICT will be held at the Bayfield High School Performing Arts Auditorium (South Entrance) 800 County Road 501, Bayfield, CO 81122 on Saturday January 31, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Sign in will start at 12:30 p.m. As is procedure at such a meeting, one director will be elected for a 3-year term and any other business that may properly come before the Board of Directors.

Published in Durango Herald
December 28 31, 2025, January 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, 2026

32446
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Dora M. Greer, Deceased Case Number 25PR30157

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of La Plata County, Colorado on or before April 20, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.
E. Michelle Greer-Jones, Personal Representative
PO Box 2, Marvel, CO 81329

Published in Durango Herald
Dec. 19, 26, 2025, Jan. 2, 9, 2026

31394
COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION
CRS §38 38 103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2025 021

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On October 9, 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 La Plata records.

Original Grantor(s) Margaret R Pearson
Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo bank, N.A.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
Date of Deed of Trust October 02, 2007
County of Recording La Plata
Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 16, 2007
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 966218
Original Principal Amount $337,155.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $192,839.66
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 make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 65 OF VALLECITO VALLEY SUBDIVISIOIN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD OCTOBER 28, 1982 AS RECEPTION NO. 475558

Purported common address: 20 Mushroom Drive, Bayfield, CO 81301.
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, 02/11/2026, at Office of the Treasurer/Public Trustee, 679 Turner Drive Suite B Durango, CO 81303, 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 12/17/2025
Last Publication 1/14/2026
Name of Publication The Durango Herald

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: 10/09/2025
Ann Monica Grushkin, Public Trustee in and for the County of La Plata, State of Colorado

/s/ Ann Monica Grushkin
By: Public Trustee
SEAL

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Ilene Dell'Acqua #31755
McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369 6122
Attorney File # CO 25 1024994 JH
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.