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Best Flea Market
in the Four Corners
EVERY SUNDAY at La Plata
County Fairgrounds,
7am-3pm
For info call 970-385-0385

Estate Sale
Friday, Sept 19 and Saturday, Sept 20.
BMW, fine art, antiques, furniture, and other household items.
1041 County Road 307
Durango, CO at 9am by NES Estate Sale

Estate Sale-E.T. Sat Sept 20 9-4 & Sun Sept 21 9-2 1072 N Cedar Dr, Bayfield: Hunting items large Liberty gun safe, Polaris Sportsman 4 wheeler, Dodge Durango parts vehicle, Miller stick welder power tools hand tools patio furniture full & twin bed sofa chairs bookcases and all the regular household items.

Fundraiser for Scholarships
Healing Through Yoga Fund
SAT SEPT 19, 8am-1pm
SUN SEPT 20, 8am-noon
Vintage and regular chairs, end tables, armoire, M's & W's clothing & shoes, lots of fall & winter gear. Kids' games, electronics, tools.
3068 E. 3rd Ave., Durango

Garage sale

Saturday 9/20, 9 am - 4 pm

101 Linda Court
Hillcrest area

Outdoor gear, household items, tools, rocks & minerals!

SATURDAY SEPT. 20
9am - 1pm
Furniture, antiques, fire-pit, household items, large generator, IKEA queen bed frame, new Dream Cloud mattress, tools.
7156 CR 240 (Florida Road)
Durango

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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!
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Private Office Space for Rent in Environmental Consulting Firm’s office $400/mo (144 sf) Avail. 10/1, 835 E. 2nd Ave. 3-mo lease includes all utilities, Wi-Fi, shared kitchen, and use of conference room. For more info please contact jhesford@eroresources.com

6BR 3BA house on 2 acres in Trew Creek. Was a vacation rental. $1900 Mo-to-mo. Security deposit required. 970-426-9061

SELLING VACATION CONDOS: 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom condos for March at Pilar, San Carlos. 970-749-1373

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

Kilgore American Indian Art
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Appraisals & Sales
602-448-2182 970-533-9138
kilgoreamericanindianart.net
kellyindianart@gmail.com
Mancos, Colorado
100 W. Grand Ave.

35' Chriscraft Sedan Cruiser w/slip/patio at Navajo $44.5K. 22' Searay Bowrider w/ many extras $18.5K. 32' Uniflite Sportfisher w/slip at Navajo $19.5K. Chris 970-749-2747

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29849
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2025-015

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

On July 15, 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) Kimberly Owen
Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Bank of America, N.A., its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc.
Date of Deed of Trust January 15, 2010
County of Recording La Plata
Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 01, 2010
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 1009629
Original Principal Amount $81,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $51,736.13
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 as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN COUNTY OF LA PLATA, STATE OF COLORADO AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENT 8612199 AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT PART OF SE1/4SE1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 6, N.M.P.M., LA PLATA COUNTY COLORADO, KNOWN AS THE EASTERLY 40 FEET OF THE LOT 10 ADJOINING THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF TRACT A, DUNSWORTH CABIN SITES, WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 14785 COUNTY ROAD 501, BAYFIELD, COLORADO, 81122.

Purported common address: 14785 CR 501, Bayfield, CO 81122.
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, 11/12/2025, 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 9/17/2025
Last Publication 10/15/2025
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: 07/15/2025
Ann Monica Grushkin, Public Trustee in and for the County of La Plata, State of Colorado

/s/ Amanda Ludwig
By: Public Trustee Specialist
SEAL

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
AMANDA FERGUSON ##44893
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 UNION BLVD, SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO24886
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

30861
La Plata County
Notice of Final Settlement

Project Name: Fleet/Road & Bridge Roof Replacement
Project Number: 25-013-1215

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that by 5:00 PM MDT on September 29, 2025, all claims for final settlement must be submitted to La Plata County, State of Colorado, for and on account of the contract with Pitch Roofing & Exteriors for the Fleet/Road & Bridge Roof Replacement Project.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation which has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provision, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by Pitch Roofing & Exteriors, their subcontractors in or about the performance of such work, whose claim therefore has not been paid by Pitch Roofing & Exteriors and/or their subcontractors at any time up to and including the time of final settlement, as stated herein, may file a verified statement of claim of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, with La Plata County, Kathryn Hightower, Contract Agent at: KHightower@lpcgov.org.

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 County’s contract with Pitch Roofing & Exteriors shall relieve La Plata County from any and all liability for such claims.

Published in Durango Herald
September 17 and 19, 2025

30896
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: 25C2222
Public Notice is given on 9/9/25 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the La Plata County Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Monica Anne Benedetto be change to Monica Anne Baker Grace.
By KANDI McCOY
/s/ Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
SEAL
Published in Durango Herald
September 17, 19, 21, 2025

30899
NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VESTED PROPERTY RIGHTS
The following permit has been approved with conditions as stated on the permit:
Project PL20240138, Atlas Towers- Haviland Wireless Communications Facility. Proposed 150' faux pine tree wireless communications facility to provide necessary coverage to the residents and mobile users along highway 550 just south of Purgatory Ski Resort. APN 532511400010.
The approval of these applications constitutes vested rights pursuant to Article 68 of Title 24, C.R.S. as amended. Subject to the provisions of 66-13 of the La Plata County Land Use Code a property right, which has been vested pursuant to the above-mentioned section, shall remain vested for a period of three years, unless otherwise noted in the individual item, beginning from the date of approval. If upon expiration of the vesting period, the approved use has not been commenced or the approved development has not been constructed, the approval shall be deemed expired. Failure to abide by such terms & conditions as stated in the minutes will result in a forfeiture of vested property rights.

Published in Durango Herald
September 17, 2025

30908
City of Durango, Colorado
Request for Proposals
Utility Billing System (UBS) Software and Implementation Services

The City of Durango will receive proposals for the RFP for Utility Billing System (UBS) Software and Implementation Services until 3:00 PM (Local Time) on November 11, 2025. Through this RFP, the City of Durango, Colorado (the City) desires to purchase or otherwise acquire rights to use a Utility Billing System (UBS) for the City’s water and wastewater, solid waste, and other City billing needs, meeting the requirements identified in this RFP.

A Non-mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference Call will be held on October 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM Local Time
Microsoft Teams : Join the meeting now
+1 719-733-3638, 741055155# United States, Pueblo
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 741 055 155#


Bids must be submitted via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to ensure that the proposal is received before the submission deadline. Late proposals 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 addenda 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 lowest 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 the Durango Herald Sept 17 & 19, 2025.

30817
PUBLIC NOTICE
A HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF DURANGO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DURANGO CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 27 – LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE, SECTION 2-3-2-3 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, TO REMOVE MINIMUM PARCEL AREA STANDARDS.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Durango Community Development Commission (CDC) will conduct a public hearing on Monday, September 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM. This meeting will be held at City Hall at 949 E. 2nd Avenue with an option to attend virtually via Teams. All persons may appear at the hearing and present written and/or oral testimony regarding this proposal. Please visit www.durangoco.gov/meetings for the link to the virtual meeting.

Said public hearing is for the purpose of considering an Ordinance amending the Durango Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27, specifically amending portions of Chapter 2 of the Land Use and Development Code as it relates to minimum parcel area requirements for accessory dwelling units. The CDC will review the proposed amendments and make a recommendation to City Council, who will have the final decision to adopt the Ordinance. Division 6-3-13 of the Land Use and Development Code applies to the criteria for decision of Text Amendments.

For additional information and/or to submit public comments you can contact the Community Development Department at 970-375-4850, email Jayme.Lopko@durangoco.gov, or visit the Community Development Department at 215 E. 12th St., Durango, Colorado. Comments can be mailed to: City of Durango, Community Development Department, 949 E. 2nd Avenue, Durango, Colorado, 81301. Comments received by 12:00 PM on Monday, September 22, 2025 will be included in the Community Development Commission packet.

Project File #PR-25-69

Published in Durango Herald
September 14, 2025

30839
Section 106 Public Notice

Charter Communications proposes to construct a 35-foot-tall Self-Support tower located at 146 E 15th St, Durango, La Plata County, CO 81301. Parcel ID: 566520333002. Charter Communications seeks comments from all interested persons on the impact of the tower on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture, that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Specific information about the project, including the historic preservation reviews that Charter Communications is conducting pursuant to the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (47 C.F.R. Sections 1.1307(4)) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (36 C.F.R. Part 800) will be made available to interested persons who request the information from the contact below. All questions, comments, and correspondence should be directed to Julia Klima at Dynamic Environmental Associates, Inc., 3850 Lake Street, Suite C, Macon, GA 31204, 877-968-4787, Sec106@DynamicEnvironmental.com within 30 days from the date of this publication. Re: 22509016

Published in Durango Herald
September 14, 2025

30840
PUBLIC NOTICE
A HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF DURANGO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DURANGO CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 27 – LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE, UPDATING RESTRICTIONS ON NONFUNCTIONAL TURF AS THEY RELATE TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER LANDSCAPING STANDARDS.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Durango Community Development Commission (CDC) will conduct a public hearing on Monday, September 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM. This meeting will be held at City Hall at 949 E. 2nd Avenue with an option to attend virtually via Teams. All persons may appear at the hearing and present written and/or oral testimony regarding this proposal. Please visit www.durangoco.gov/meetings for the link to the virtual meeting.

Said public hearing is for the purpose of considering an Ordinance amending the Durango Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27, specifically amending portions of Chapters 4, 6, and 7 of the Land Use & Development Code as it relates to nonfunctional turf, including definitions and restrictions, as required by the State of Colorado, and added clarity on landscaping standards. The CDC will review the proposed amendments and make a recommendation to City Council, who will have the final decision to adopt the code revisions. Division 6-3-13 of the Land Use and Development Code applies to the criteria for decision of Text Amendments.

For additional information and/or to submit public comments you can contact the Community Development Department at 970-375-4850, email Leanne.Bernstein@durangoco.gov, or visit the Community Development Department at 215 E. 12th St., Durango, Colorado. Comments can be mailed to: City of Durango, Community Development Department, 949 E. 2nd Avenue, Durango, Colorado, 81301. Comments received by 12:00 PM on Monday, September 22, 2025 will be included in the Community Development Commission packet.

Project File #PR-25-65

Published in Durango Herald
September 14, 2025

30686
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Marilyn A. Beiriger, Deceased
Case Number 2025PR30098

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 January 12, 2026 (date)*, or the claims may be forever barred.

John M. Montgomery
660 Grande Avenue
Del Norte, CO 81132

Published in Durango Herald
September 12, 19, 26, 2025

30800
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Patricia Marie McClaflin, Deceased
Case Number 25PR30084

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 January 12, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gary Lee McClaflin, Personal Representative
9161 Julie Beth, Cypress, CA 90630

Published in Durango Herald
Sept, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 2025

30811
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Lillian Elizabeth Bodine aka Lillian E. Bodine aka Lillian Bodine , Deceased
Case Number 2025PR30105

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 January 19, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas P. Dugan
858 Main Ave, #205
Durango, CO 81301

Published in Durango Herald
September 12, 19, 26, 2025

30819
Regular Meeting of the
PLANNING COMMISSION
1101 East 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:00 PM
The Planning Commission invites public participation in all meetings, which are available both in person and online via Zoom. For remote access details and additional information on agenda items, please visit the posted meeting agenda on our website: The following agenda item is scheduled:

PL20250071, SCHUHMANN ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNIT. Proposal to construct an additional dwelling unit on APN 559710122079 pursuant to LUC Sec. 65-4. Location: 235 Hermosa Meadows Rd; APN: 559710122079.

Published in Durango Herald
September 12, 2025

30832
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Sandra Starr Friedley aka Sandra S. Friedley aka Sandra Friedley, Deceased
Case Number 2025PR30107

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 January 10, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

James M. Friedley
7036 CO RD 521
Bayfield, Colorado 81122

Published in Durango Herald
September 12, 19, 26, 2025

30853
NOTICE OF BUDGET

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget will be submitted to the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners on September 16th, 2025, for the ensuing year of 2026. The adoption of the 2026 La Plata County Budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners to be held in the Board Room, 1101 E. 2nd Ave., Durango, Colorado, on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The proposed budget is available for inspection by the public at the Commissioner’s Office at 1101 E 2nd Ave., Durango, and the Clerk & Recorder’s Office, 679 Turner Dr., Durango, as well as online at http://co.laplata.co.us. A public hearing will be held on the 2026 Proposed Budget on October 7th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 1101 E 2nd Ave., Durango. This hearing will be accessible to the public using an online meeting
platform. Public participation, including spoken comment, will be handled through this platform, and information for joining the hearing is available on the La Plata County website. Any interested elector of La Plata County may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto, at any time, prior to the adoption of the budget. Written comments should be sent to Adam Rogers, Finance Director, at 1101 E. 2nd Ave., Durango, CO 81301, or by email to arogers@lpcgov.org

Published in Durango Herald
September 12, 2025

30860
Centerre Construction Inc. is requesting Sub-Contractor bids for the Mesa Verde Rehab Residences project located in Mesa Verde National Park, CO.

This renovation bids on Tuesday, September 23rd, by 5:00PM.
This prevailing wage project includes a complete rehab of the Museum and 8 Housing facilities with upgraded HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical systems, along with new roofs, flooring, Drywall, Plaster, Paint and Historic Wood preservations.

Plans and Specification are in the link below, or you can email me, and I will drop box them to you.

Project Name: Mesa Verde Rehab Residences
Project Address: Mesa Verde National Park Museum & Residences, Chapin Mesa, Mesa Verde National Park, CO 81330
Due Date: 9/23/25 at 5:00 PM
Project Drawings: Mesa Verde Rehab Residence - Drawings, Documents & Site Photos
General Scope Overview: This project includes 22090 sq. ft. of renovation for the Museum and staff residences.

The Owner is requesting that we provide pricing breakouts for all the buildings as separate Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLIN). Please see the description below.
Base price:
• CLIN 1: Quarters 4,
• CLIN 2: Quarters 5,
• CLIN 3: Quarters 6,
• CLIN 4: Building 13 (Museum)
• CLIN 5: Site Utilities.
Alternates:
• CLIN 6: Option A: Quarters 1
• CLIN 7: Option B: Quarters 2
• CLIN 8: Option C: Quarters 3
• CLIN 9: Option D: Quarters 7
• CLIN 10: Option E: Quarters 8

Please contact Frank Cuna at 303-910-5701 or at fcuna@centerre.com or Jeff Bursey at 303-641-6940 or at jbursey@centerre.com with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your interest.
V/R
Published in the Durango Herald September 14, 2025

29807
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2025-014

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

On July 7, 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) JOSHUA A. DIRKSEN AND JOYCE DIRKSEN
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SPRING EQ, LLC
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ALLIANT CREDIT UNION
Date of Deed of Trust August 30, 2022
County of Recording La Plata
Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 08, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 1214940
Original Principal Amount $63,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $62,517.72
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 116, FOREST LAKES, UNIT 5, RECORDED JUNE 5, 1975 UNDER RECEPTION NO.391795, COUNTY OF LA PLATA, STATE OF COLORADO.

Purported common address: 724 FOREST LAKES DR, BAYFIELD, CO 81122.
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, 11/05/2025, 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 9/10/2025
Last Publication 10/8/2025
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: 07/07/2025
Ann Monica Grushkin, Public Trustee in and for the County of La Plata, State of Colorado

/s/ Amanda Ludwig
By: Public Trustee Specialist
SEAL

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Carly Imbrogno #59553
Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 SPEER BOULEVARD, SUITE 700, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 350-3700
Attorney File # 00000010418226
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.

30581
KNOWN INTERESTED PARTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC AUCTION OF A CERTIFICATE OF OPTION FOR TREASURER’S DEED

Tax Lien Sale Certificate No. 2021-00119
Schedule/Account No. R005245
Public Auction No (Treasurer’s Deed No.) 2025-002

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

Matt Rousseau & Sarah Fidanque
2007 Delwood Ave, Durango CO 81301

Matt Rousseau & Sarah Fidanque
7492 CR 136, Hesperus CO 81326

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2021 the then County Treasurer of the County of La Plata, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to OCK LLC 401K PLAN the following described real estate situate in the County of La Plata, State of Colorado, to wit:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section: 18 Township: 33 Range: 11 NW/4 LESS TR 7492 CR 136 HESPERUS 81326

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to OCK LLC 401K PLAN. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2020, which taxes, delinquent interest, and costs due on the date of tax lien sale on November 4, 2021 were $2,638.29. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ROUSSEAU, MATT & FIDANQUE, SARAH

And that the certificate of purchase holder paid and endorsed subsequent taxes due against the property described above for tax year 2021 in the amount of $2,717.53, paid on August 30, 2022 and tax year 2022 in the amount of $2,790.08, paid on August 29, 2023 and tax year 2023 in the amount of $3,442.28, paid on August 31, 2024.

That said OCK LLC 401K Plan on the 28th day of April, 2025 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County by presenting an Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer’s Deed pursuant to C.R.S. 39-11.5-101 for initiation of the process for a deed to said real estate; Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible Auction date (unless the Auction is continued) at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 679 Turner Drive, Durango Colorado, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Lawful Holder, Lawful Holders’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer's Deed, plus fees, expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: September 10, 2025
Last Publication: September 24, 2025
Published in: Durango Herald

*You may track the Public Auction date on the Treasurer's website: www.lpcgov.org
Said property may be redeemed at any time prior to the actual Public Auction. DATE: January 7, 2026. Ann Monica Grushkin, Treasurer of La Plata County

Published in Durango Herald
September 10, 17, 24, 2025

30591
KNOWN INTERESTED PARTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC AUCTION OF A CERTIFICATE OF OPTION FOR TREASURER’S DEED

Tax Lien Sale Certificate No. 2012-00373
Schedule/Account No. R012482
Public Auction No (Treasurer’s Deed No.) 2025-004

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

Thomas C. Hebrank
401 W A ST FL 17
San Diego, CA 92101

Forest Lakes Metropolitan District
82 Alpine Forest Dr.
Bayfield, CO 81122

Occupant
152 Pinewood Dr.
Bayfield, CO 81122

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 15th day of November, 2012 the then County Treasurer of the County of La Plata, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to RAY WERNER the following described real estate situate in the County of La Plata, State of Colorado, to wit:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

Subdivision: FOREST LAKES S/D #2 Block: 0 Lot: 20 FOREST LAKES UNIT 2 152 PINEWOOD DR BAYFIELD 81122

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to RAY WERNER. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2011, which taxes, delinquent interest, and costs due on the date of tax lien sale on November 15, 2012 were $666.69. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of

CHEROSKE, RICHARD & MARY TRUSTEES

And that the certificate of purchase holder paid and endorsed subsequent taxes due against the property described above for tax year 2012 in the amount of $642.89, paid on August 12, 2013 and tax year 2013 in the amount of $523.96, paid on August 6, 2014 and tax year 2014 in the amount of $513.73, paid on August 14, 2015 and tax year 2015 in the amount of $426.53, paid on August 8, 2016 and tax year 2016 in the amount of $486.23, paid on August 18, 2017 and tax year 2017 in the amount of $1,317.30, paid on September 12, 2018 and tax year 2018 in the amount of $561.90, paid on August 26, 2019 and tax year 2019 in the amount of $568.39, paid on August 28, 2020 and tax year 2020 in the amount of $578.50, paid on August 24, 2021 and tax year 2021 in the amount of $544.14 paid on August 22, 2022 and tax year 2022 in the amount of $973.31, paid on August 29, 2023 and tax year 2023 in the amount of $727.30, paid on August 27, 2024.

That said WERNER LIVING TRUST on the 23rd day of May 2025 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County by presenting an Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer’s Deed pursuant to C.R.S. 39-11.5-101 for initiation of the process for a deed to said real estate; Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible Auction date (unless the Auction is continued) at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 679 Turner Drive, Durango Colorado, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Lawful Holder, Lawful Holders’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer's Deed, plus fees, expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: September 10, 2025
Last Publication: September 24, 2025
Published in: Durango Herald
*You may track the Public Auction date on the Treasurer's website: www.lpcgov.org

Said property may be redeemed at any time prior to the actual Public Auction. DATE: January 7, 2026. Ann Monica Grushkin, Treasurer La Plata County

30592
KNOWN INTERESTED PARTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC AUCTION OF A CERTIFICATE OF OPTION FOR TREASURER’S DEED

Tax Lien Sale Certificate No. 2011-00406
Schedule/Account No. R428294
Public Auction No (Treasurer’s Deed No.) 2025-005

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

DELTA ROAD DEVELOPERS, INC
10 Town Plaza #41
Durango, CO 81301

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 17th day of November, 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of La Plata, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to RAY WERNER the following described real estate situate in the County of La Plata, State of Colorado, to wit:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

Subdivision: MESA MEADOWS PH II Lot: TR III TRACT III

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to RAY WERNER. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010, which taxes, delinquent interest, and costs due on the date of tax lien sale on November 17, 2011 were $2,070.26. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of

DELTA ROAD DEVELOPERS, INC

And that the certificate of purchase holder paid and endorsed subsequent taxes due against the property described above for tax year 2011 in the amount of $1,300.17, paid on August 28, 2012 and tax year 2012 in the amount of $1,440.45, paid on August 12, 2013 and tax year 2013 in the amount of $1,554.89, paid on August 6, 2014 and tax year 2014 in the amount of $1,507.18, paid on August 14, 2015 and tax year 2015 in the amount of $1,153.04, paid on August 8, 2016 and tax year 2016 in the amount of $1,410.62, paid on August 18, 2017 and tax year 2017 in the amount of $1,922.22, paid on September 12, 2018 and tax year 2018 in the amount of $1,897.63, paid on August 26, 2019 and tax year 2019 in the amount of $2,469.63, paid on August 28, 2020 and tax year 2020 in the amount of $2,534.65, paid on August 24, 2021 and tax year 2021 in the amount of $3,021.00 paid on August 22, 2022 and tax year 2022 in the amount of $2,988.22, paid on August 29, 2023 and tax year 2023 in the amount of $3,107.65, paid on August 27, 2024.

That said WERNER LIVING TRUST on the 23rd day of May 2025 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County by presenting an Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer’s Deed pursuant to C.R.S. 39-11.5-101 for initiation of the process for a deed to said real estate; Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible Auction date (unless the Auction is continued) at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 679 Turner Drive, Durango Colorado, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Lawful Holder, Lawful Holders’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Application for a Public Auction of a Certificate of Option for Treasurer's Deed, plus fees, expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: September 10, 2025
Last Publication: September 24, 2025
Published in: Durango Herald
*You may track the Public Auction date on the Treasurer's website: www.lpcgov.org

Said property may be redeemed at any time prior to the actual Public Auction. DATE: January 7, 2026. Ann Monica Grushkin, Treasurer La Plata County

30730
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of LOLA LEDOUX HARDMAN, also known as LOLA L. HARDMAN, Deceased; La Plata County Probate Case Number: 2025 PR 30104. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of L Plata County, Colorado on or before January 10, 2026 or the claims may be forever barred. Amos L. Soignier, Esq., Soignier Law Firm, LLC, 2855 Main Ave., Suite B101, Durango, CO 81301.

Published in Durango Herald
September 10, 17, 24, 2025

30804
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: 2025CV2021
Public Notice is given on 9/2/2025 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the La Plata County Court.
The Petition requests that the name of Aja Ululani Benedetto be change to Aja Ululani Benedetto Grace.
By KANDI McCOY
/s/ Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk
SEAL
Published in Durango Herald
September 12, 14, 17, 2025

30708
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ROBERT FRANKLIN SEIBERT, also known as ROBERT F. SEIBERT, Deceased; La Plata County Probate Case Number: 2025 PR 30102. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of L Plata County, Colorado on or before January 10, 2026 or the claims may be forever barred. Amos L. Soignier, Esq., Soignier Law Firm, LLC, 2855 Main Ave., Suite B101, Durango, CO 81301.

Published in Durango Herald
September 7, 14, 21, 2025

30710
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of George H. Cathcart, Deceased
Case Number 25 PR 30103

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 January 7, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred.

George Alan Cathcart, Personal Representative
PO Box 4254
Durango, CO 81302

Published in Durango Herald
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025

30678
Public Comment Period - Proposed Amendments to Southern Ute Indian Tribe Severance Tax Code. The Southern Ute Department of Energy is now accepting written comments on proposed amendments to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe's Severance Tax Code, Title 21 of the Southern Ute Tribal Code. Among other proposed amendments to the Code, the proposed amendments to Section 21-2-108 would establish index-based values as the primary method of valuing minerals for purposes of the tax. The proposed amendments are available for review and comment at Comments must be received by 5PM MT on Monday, October 6, 2025.

Published in Durango Herald
September 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, October 1, 3, 5, 2025

30687
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 Gail Brantley and Kenneth J Helfer are the owners of Stock Certificate No 1483-B issued by the Ditch Company on 04/12/2014, 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 Gail Brantley and Kenneth J Helfer as joint tenants; (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 Gail Brantley and Kenneth J Helfer unless a contrary claim is filed with the Ditch Company prior to 11/02/2025. Claims should be filed with the Animas Consolidated Ditch Company, PO Box 3777, Durango, CO 81302.

Published in Durango Herald
Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 2025

30653
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 Gail Brantley and Kenneth J Helfer are the owners of Stock Certificate No 1483-B issued by the Ditch Company on 04/12/2014, 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 Gail Brantley and Kenneth J Helfer as joint tenants; (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 Gail Brantley and Kenneth J Helfer unless a contrary claim is filed with the Ditch Company prior to 10/30/2025. Claims should be filed with the Animas Consolidated Ditch Company, PO Box 3777, Durango, CO 81302.
Published in the Durango Herald September 3, 10, 17, 24 and October 1, 2025

30623
RESOLUTION 2025-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LA PLATA COUNTY, COLORADO, REFERRING A QUESTION TO THE COUNTY’S REGISTERED ELECTORS ON THE NOVEMBER 4, 2025 BALLOT PROPOSING IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL ONE PERCENT COUNTY-WIDE SALES TAX
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 30-11-101(1)(e) and (2), 30-11-103, and 30-11-107(1)(e), the Board of County Commissioners of La Plata County, Colorado (the “Board”), has the legislative authority to manage the business and concerns of the County and to exercise such other and further powers as are conferred by law when deemed by the Board to be in the best interests of the County and its inhabitants;
WHEREAS, La Plata County (the “County”) is experiencing significant financial challenges, as the growth rate of revenue fails to keep pace with the steadily increasing cost to provide the level and quality of services the community has come to expect;
WHEREAS, these services include, but are not limited to the following critical services for residents and visitors alike:
•Constructing, maintaining, and improving County roads, bridges, public buildings and other infrastructure to ensure safety and service reliability;
•Supporting law enforcement and other public safety functions;
•Preparing for and responding to wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters;
•Providing services and support programs for veterans, seniors and at-risk children and families; and
•Preserving and enhancing County services, as community needs evolve, and any other legally permitted uses;
WHEREAS, without increased revenues, the County will not be able to provide the same level and quality of service that the community has become accustomed to and will be forced to reduce County operations and services in 2026 and beyond;
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the imposition of a sales tax increase of 1.0% of taxable transactions (which represents a $1.00 increase on each $100.00 purchase) will help provide County funding necessary to address these needs;
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the imposition of a sales tax increase of 1.0% of taxable transactions as stated herein will promote the health, safety and welfare of the La Plata County community, will offer public benefits, and will ensure that residents and visitors alike contribute to necessary services;
WHEREAS, Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution, also referred to as the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (“TABOR”), requires voter approval for, among other things, any new tax, any tax rate increase, any tax policy change resulting in a revenue increase, and the spending of certain funds above limits established by TABOR;
WHEREAS, Article 2 of Title 29, Colorado Revised Statutes (“Sales Tax Statute”), as amended, provides for the imposition of a county-wide sales tax upon approval of a majority of the registered electors of the County voting on such question;
WHEREAS, the Sales Tax Statute provides for submission of a county-wide sales tax question to registered electors at a general election scheduled within 120 days after adoption of a resolution proposing such tax or, if no general election is to be held in such timeframe, at a special election called for the purpose, to be held not less than 30 nor more than 90 days after the adoption of such resolution;
WHEREAS, TABOR also requires that the Board of County Commissioners (the “Board”) submit ballot issues, as defined in TABOR, to the County’s registered electors on specified election days before action can be taken on such ballot issues;
WHEREAS, November 4, 2025, is one of the election dates at which ballot issues and spending questions may be submitted to the County’s eligible electors pursuant to TABOR and is within the applicable timeframe set forth in the Sales Tax Statute for submitting a question to voters;
WHEREAS, the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder (the “Clerk”) is conducting a coordinated election, pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform Election Code of 1992, within the County on November 4, 2025 (“Election”);
WHEREAS, the Board hereby determines that, at the Election, it is necessary to refer to the registered electors of the County a ballot issue seeking to authorize an increase in County sales tax; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to set forth certain procedures concerning the conduct of the Election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF LA PLATA, IN THE STATE OF COLORADO that the following proposal will be referred to the registered electors of La Plata County at the coordinated Election held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025:
1. Additional One Percent (1.0%) Sales Tax.
a. The imposition and collection of an additional county-wide one percent (1.0%) sales tax, beginning January 1, 2026, in accordance with the Sales Tax Statute, as amended, shall be imposed on the sale of tangible personal property at retail and the furnishing of certain services in the County, as provided in C.R.S. § 29-2-105(1)(d), as is more fully set forth below.
i.The tangible personal property and services taxable pursuant to this proposal will be the same as the tangible personal property and services taxable pursuant to C.R.S. §39-26-104, as amended, and subject to the same exemptions as those specified in Part 7 of Article 26 of Title 39, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended, and further subject to the following exemptions:
(a) Sales of farm equipment and farm equipment under lease or contract, as specified in C.R.S. §§ 39-26-716(4)(e) and (4)(f), respectively.
b. For the purposes of this sales tax proposal, all retail sales are consummated as specified in the provisions of Article 26 of Title 39, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended, and by rules and regulations promulgated by the Colorado Department of Revenue. See C.R.S. § 39-26-104(3).
c. The amount subject to tax shall not include the amount of any sales or use tax imposed by Article 26 of Title 39, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended.
d. All sales of personal property on which a specific ownership tax has been paid or is payable shall be exempt from the sales tax imposed by the County when such sales meet both of the following conditions:
i.The purchaser is a non-resident of or has his principal place of business outside of the County; and
ii.Such personal property is registered or required to be registered outside the limits of the County under the laws of the State.
e. The sales tax shall not apply to the sale of construction and building materials, as the term is used in C.R.S. §29-2-109, as amended, if the purchaser of such materials presents to the retailer a building permit or other documentation acceptable to the County evidencing that a local use tax has been paid or is required to be paid.
f. The sales tax will not apply to the sale of tangible personal property at retail or the furnishing of services if the transaction was previously subjected to a sales or use tax already imposed on the purchaser or user by another statutory or home rule county equal to or in excess of that sought to be imposed by the County. A credit shall be granted against the sales tax imposed by the County with respect to such transaction equal in amount to the lawfully imposed local sales or use tax previously paid by the purchaser or user to the previous statutory or home rule county. The amount of the credit shall not exceed the sales tax imposed by the County.
g. The sales tax will not apply to the sale of food purchased with food stamps. For purposes of this paragraph, "food" shall have the meaning as provided in 7 U.S.C. § 2012(g), as such section existed on October 1, 1987, or as such section is thereafter amended.
h. The sales tax will not apply to the sale of food purchased with funds provided by the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children, 42 U.S.C. §1786. For purposes of this paragraph, "food" shall have the same meaning as provided in 42 U.S.C. § 1786, as such section existed on October 1, 1987, or as such section is thereafter amended.
i. The sales tax will not apply to the sale of cigarettes.
j. Vendors (retailers) shall not be entitled, as collecting agent, to withhold a collection fee on the additional one percent (1.0%) sales tax unless such a fee, and the amount thereof, is subsequently established by the Board of County Commissioners. If such fee is established, it will be administered as specified in C.R.S. § 39-26-105. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no vendor will be entitled to the collection fee for any month that the vendor is or remains delinquent.
k. The tax will be collected, administered, and enforced by the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Revenue in the same manner as the collection, administration, and enforcement of the State sales tax, as provided by Article 26 of Title 39, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended.
l. Distribution of all sales and use tax collected by the Colorado Department of Revenue, pursuant to this proposal, shall be to the County, which shall expend such moneys as described herein. There will be no distribution of the tax between the County and incorporated cities and towns within County.
m. If the majority of the eligible electors vote for approval of the county-wide sales tax, such tax shall be effective throughout the incorporated and unincorporated portions of the County beginning January 1, 2026.
n. If the tax is approved, the County will be authorized to adopt such uniform rules and regulations as may be necessary for the administration and enforcement of the sales tax, and the Board of County Commissioners or their authorized representatives are hereby empowered to enter and execute, on behalf of the County, any agreements necessary for the administration and enforcement of the sales tax. The Board of County Commissioners may change the procedures of collection of the sales tax, any subsequently approved vendor fees, and the administration or enforcement of the sales tax, but may not eliminate exemptions without further voter approval; except the Board of County Commissioners may add, eliminate or change exemptions without further voter approval to reflect mandatory changes in the exemptions as set forth in state law that becomes effective after the Board of County Commissioners adoption of this Resolution.
2. Ballot Title and Other Election Matters.
a. Pursuant to the applicable laws of the State of Colorado, the Board hereby determines that the Election will be held on November 4, 2025, at which there shall be submitted to the eligible electors of the County the question set forth in subsection (b) below. The cost of the Election will be paid from the County’s general fund.
b. The question in substantially the following form shall be submitted to the eligible electors of the County at the Election:
LA PLATA COUNTY, COLORADO
BALLOT ISSUE NO. [_]
SHALL LA PLATA COUNTY TAXES BE INCREASED $18,065,988 IN THE FIRST FULL YEAR (2026) AND BY WHATEVER ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY INCREASING THE COUNTY’S SALES TAX, BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026, 1.0 PERCENT, WITH THE REVENUE FROM SUCH TAX TO BE USED TO SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY, AS FOLLOWS:
• CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING COUNTY ROADS, BRIDGES, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENSURE SAFETY, AND SERVICE RELIABILITY;
• SUPPORTING LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY FUNCTIONS;
• PREPARING FOR AND RESPONDING TO WILDFIRES, FLOODS, AND OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS;
• PROVIDING SERVICES AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS, SENIORS AND AT-RISK CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; AND
• PRESERVING AND ENHANCING COUNTY SERVICES, AS COMMUNITY NEEDS EVOLVE, AND ANY OTHER LEGALLY PERMITTED USES
ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 2025-16 ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND SHALL THE COUNTY BE AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT, RETAIN AND SPEND THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAX AND ANY EARNINGS THEREON WITHOUT LIMITATION OR CONDITION AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION AND ANY OTHER LAW?
YES_ NO_
c.The Board hereby authorizes and directs the officers of the County to certify to the County Clerk, on or before September 5, 2025, the ballot question in substantially the form set forth in Section 2(b) hereof.
d.The Clerk is directed, pursuant to C.R.S. § 29-2-104(5), to publish the text of this Resolution for the tax four separate times, a week apart, in the official newspaper of the county and each city and incorporated town within the county.
e.Pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-11-203.5, any election contest arising out of a ballot issue or ballot question election concerning the order of the ballot or the form or content of the ballot title shall be commenced by petition filed with the proper court within five (5) days after the title of the ballot issue or ballot question is set. Approval of this Resolution shall be considered final action for setting of the ballot title and ballot question.
f.If a majority of the votes cast on the question to authorize an increase in County sales tax through the imposition of an additional one percent (1%) county-wide sales tax are in favor of the tax increase as provided in such question, the County, acting through the Board, shall be authorized to proceed with the necessary action to increase County taxes in accordance with such question.
g.If approved, notice of the adoption of this county-wide sales tax will be provided to Colorado Department of Revenue, together with a copy of this Resolution, at least 45 days prior to the effective date of the sales and use tax created herein.
h.For purposes of TABOR, the receipt and expenditure of revenues of the sales tax, together with earnings on the investment of the proceeds of the tax, shall constitute a voter-approved revenue change.
3.General Provisions.
a.All action heretofore taken (not inconsistent with the provisions of this Resolution) by the County and the officers thereof, directed toward the Election and the objects and purposes herein stated, is ratified, approved, and confirmed.
b.The officers of the County are authorized and directed to take all action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution.
c.All orders, bylaws and resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with this Resolution, are hereby repealed.
d.If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Resolution shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution.
IT IS HEREBY DECLARED by the Board of County Commissioners of La Plata County that this Resolution is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare and that it shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 26 day of August, 2025.
LA PLATA COUNTY, COLORADO
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Marsha Porter-Norton, Chair
Matt Salka, Vice Chair
Elizabeth Philbrick, Commissioner
Attest: Clerk to the Board
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF LA PLATA )

Published in Durango Herald
August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 2025

29520
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2025-013

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

On June 25, 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) Jacob Roush
Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FLANAGAN STATE BANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust November 27, 2019
County of Recording La Plata
Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 02, 2019
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 1165010
Original Principal Amount $226,393.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $204,545.01
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 10, GILLIS-WEST ALLISON SUBDIVISION, CATEGORY 1, PROJECT NO. 85-118, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF FILED FOR RECORD MAY 16, 1986 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 532232, COUNTY OF LA PLATA, STATE OF COLORADO.

A.P.N.: 616309400127
Purported common address: 1697 County Rd 329, Ignacio, CO 81137.
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, 10/22/2025, 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 8/27/2025
Last Publication 9/24/2025
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: 06/25/2025
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:
Alison L. Berry ##34531
Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 25-035094
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.

30567
DISTRICT COURT, LA PLATA COUNTY, COLORADO
Court Address: 1060 E 2nd Ave,
Durango, CO 81301 (Tel. 970.247.2304)





Plaintiff:

Historic Downtown Vacation Owners Association, Inc.

v.

Defendants:

WILLIAM E EWEN, et al.


Case No.: 2025CV30019

COMBINED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF TIMESHARE INTEREST
AND RIGHTS TO CURE AND REDEEM


This Notice of Public Judicial Foreclosure Sale is given pursuant to the specific assessment lien in the Declaration of Condominium for Fairfield Durango in Historic Downtown Condominium, recorded July 16, 2002, Reception No. 833933, as amended and supplemented from time-to-time, in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder for La Plata County, Colorado.

Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered June 13, 2025, in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property, improvements and personal property secured by the Declaration, including without limitation the real property described as follows:

See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made apart hereof

Owner(s): WILLIAM E EWEN
PATRICIA C EWEN
VIRGINIA M MELVILLE
MILDRED CAPLAN
CYNTHIA WILLETT
Evidence of Debt: Declaration of Condominium for Fairfield Durango in Historic Downtown Condominium, recorded July 16, 2002, Reception No. 833933, as amended and supplemented from time-to-time, in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder for La Plata County, Colorado.
Current Holder of evidence of debt secured by the Declaration: Historic Downtown Vacation Owners Association, Inc.
Obligations Secured: The Declaration provides that it secures the payment of the Debt and obligations therein described including, but not limited to, the payment of attorneys’ fees and costs.
Agent: Christopher B. Conley, Reg. No. 51651, 700 South 21st Street, Ft. Smith, Arkansas 72901
Association Assessments Due to: Historic Downtown Vacation Owners Association, Inc.
Debtor(s) & Amount Due: See attached Exhibit “A”
Amount of Judgment: See attached Exhibit “A”
Type of Sale: Judicial Foreclosure Sale of Timeshare Interest being conducted pursuant to the power of sale granted by the Declaration, the Colorado Property Code, and the Colorado Common Ownership Act

THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN PURSUANT TO THE DECLARATION.

The covenants of said Declaration have been violated as follows: failure to make payments for assessments when the indebtedness was due and owing and the legal holder of the indebtedness has accelerated the same and declared the same immediately fully due and payable.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF TIMESHARE INTEREST

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., on Monday, October 20, 2025, Sale Number: 468, in the Office of the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office, 283 Girard St., Durango, Colorado, 81303, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor therein, subject to the provisions of the Declaration permitting the Association thereunder to have the bid credited to the Debt up to the amount of the unpaid Debt secured by the Declaration at the time of sale, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: August 27, 2025

Last Publication: September 24, 2025

Name of Publication: The Durango Herald

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS IS ATTACHED HERETO.

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.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

IF YOU BELIEVE THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN §38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN §38-38-103.2, YOU MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL (1-800-222-4444), THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (1-855-411-2372), OR BOTH, BUT THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

The name, address, and business telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of debt are as follows:

Christopher B. Conley, Reg. No. 51651, 700 South 21st Street, Ft. Smith, Arkansas 72901

INTENT TO CURE OR REDEEM, as provided by the aforementioned laws, must be directed to or conducted at the Sheriff’s Department for La Plata County Sheriff’s Office, 283 Girard St., Durango, Colorado, 81303.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

DATED at La Plata County, Colorado, this 22nd day of August, 2025.


By: Sean M. Smith, Sheriff,
La Plata County, Colorado


EXHIBIT “A”
Historic Downtown Condominiums Matter Amount
WILLIAM E EWEN and PATRICIA C EWEN (C#420604662) A 77,000 / 45,816,000 undivided fee simple absolute interest in Unit Numbers 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251 on the 2nd floor,

Unpaid Assessments:
Cost:
Attorney’s Fees:
Judgment Amount:

$880.08
$555.64
$1,000.00
$2,435.72
VIRGINIA M MELVILLE (C#420502221) A 77,000 / 45,816,000 undivided fee simple absolute interest in Unit Numbers 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450 and 451 on the 4th floor,


Unpaid Assessments:
Cost:
Attorney’s Fees:
Judgment Amount:

$3,792.92
$555.64
$1,000.00
$5,348.56
MILDRED CAPLAN (C#420402802) A 154,000 / 45,816,000 undivided fee simple absolute interest in Unit Numbers 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350 and 351 on the 3rd floor,


Unpaid Assessments:
Cost:
Attorney’s Fees:
Judgment Amount:

$8,514.83
$555.64
$1,000.00
$10,070.47
CYNTHIA WILLETT (C#420600199) A 84,000 / 45,816,000 undivided fee simple absolute interest in Unit Numbers 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350 and 351 on the 3rd floor,


Unpaid Assessments:
Cost:
Attorney’s Fees:
Judgment Amount:

$3,059.12
$555.64
$1,000.00
$4,614.76
In Fairfield Durango in Historic Downtown Condominium. All as tenants in common with the other undivided interest owners of said Units, as depicted on the Plat recorded at Reception Number 833934, subject to the Declaration of Condominium for Fairfield Durango in Historic Downtown Condominium recorded at Reception Number 833933, as has been amended, supplemented, and/or restated, all in the Office of the county Clerk and Recorder in and for La Plata County, Colorado.

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The City of Durango is now accepting Pro/Con statements regarding the below ballot question on the November 4, 2025 Municipal Election.

QUESTION 1-A: AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE CITY PROPERTY TAXES 4.45 MILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE CITY BY THE DURANGO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE DISTRICT TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL FEE PAYABLE BY THE CITY TO THE DISTRICT.

SHALL THE CITY OF DURANGO TAXES BE INCREASED NOT MORE THAN $2,800,000 IN 2025 FOR COLLECTION IN 2026, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TAX MILL LEVY OF NOT TO EXCEED 4.45 MILLS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THE CITY BY THE DURANGO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT; AND SHALL THE CITY BE AUTHORIZED TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FIRE DISTRICT APPROVED BY THE VOTERS IN 2013, AND AMENDED IN 2017, TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL FEE PAYABLE TO THE DISTRICT BY THE AMOUNT GENERATED BY THE 4.45 MILL LEVY INCREASE, AND TO AMEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT AS DEEMED NECESSARY BY CITY COUNCIL IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE CITY’S HOME RULE CHARTER; PROVIDED THAT SUCH MILL LEVY INCREASE SHALL NOT BE IMPOSED UNLESS AND UNTIL THE FIRE DISTRICT VOTERS APPROVE A SIMILAR 4.45 MILL LEVY INCREASE?

Pro/Con statements must be submitted to the City no later than noon on September 19, 2025. Comments may only be submitted by persons eligible to vote on the ballot question, must contain the name and address of the person submitting, and must be signed. Electronic signatures are acceptable. Comments are limited to 500 words, and any comment exceeding 500 words shall be summarized by the City Clerk’s office. Persons can submit statements via ballot.durango@durangoco.gov or by mail or in-person at: Durango City Hall, 949 East 2nd Avenue, Durango CO 81301

Published in Durango Herald
Aug. 31, Sept, 7, 14, 2025