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SFTR Metro District
The Santa Fe Trail Ranch Metro District (Metro) is a quasi-governmental tax district that was originally formed by a vote of the SFTR property owners to provide financial assistance with the construction of water and telephone service on our ranch. Since then, it has been instrumental in the construction of our new entrance bridge as well as the Metro Operations Center (MOC). In addition to the Me...
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SFTR 2nd Annual CPR - First Aide Class
SFTR 2nd Annual CPR & First Aide Class Santa Fe Trail Ranch 2nd Annual CPR - First Aide Class
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Read MoreOwners Education Briefing On Proposed Covenant Changes - April 20th 2024 At 9:00am
SFTR 2nd Annual CPR & First Aide Class Santa Fe Trail Ranch 2nd Annual CPR - First Aide Class
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Read MoreProposed Covenant Changes - 2024
SFTR 2nd Annual CPR & First Aide Class Santa Fe Trail Ranch 2nd Annual CPR - First Aide Class
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Read MoreSanta Fe Trail - National Firewise USA Certificate 2024
Santa Fe Trail - National Firewise USA Certificate 2024
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Read MoreNew Firewise Property Owner Mitigation Form
New Firewise Property Owner Mitigation Form
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Read MoreForest Health
Forest Health Santa Fe Trail Ranch The Health Of Our Forest Keeping Our Ranch Safe Community involvement by many property owners at many levels is required to keep our ranch safe, and the mitigation work done before fire season helps us all breathe a little easier when the fire danger increases. All property owners are encouraged to contact the FHWM committee for more information.
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Read MoreMOC Open On Mondays From 4:30 - 7PM For Meet & Greet Plus Games
New Firewise Property Owner Mitigation Form
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Read MoreCategory: Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation
2023-2024 Forest Health And Wildfire Mitigation Program
Santa Fe Trail Ranch became a FIREWISE-certified community in 2006, and has renewed our certification every year since.
To better understand what that means, please go to the following link:
https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Wildfire/Firewise-USA/Become-a-Firewise-USA-site/Frequently-asked-questions
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Read MorePreparing Your Home & Property for a Safe Winter: Mitigating Wildfire Risks 2024
As the crisp, cool air of autumn sets in, it's time for us to start preparing our homes and land acreage for the upcoming winter season. While winter brings its own set of challenges, it's also an excellent opportunity to take steps to mitigate wildfire risks to our homes and property. In this article, we'll discuss essential actions to safeguard our beloved community.
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Read MoreKUDOS SENT TO OUR POA FHWMC FROM OUR STATE FORESTER!
Kenneth,
I commend you and your SFTR partners on the excellent work you are doing to reduce the wildfire risk at Santa Fe Trail ranch, while improving the overall forest health as well, within your forested neighborhood. I encourage you to continue your endeavors not just to accomplish your own wildfire mitigation objectives but also because your endeavors at SFTR are a very powerful example of f...
Read MoreHistory of the SFTR Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Over the past 20-some years there have been many potentially catastrophic events on the SFTR, most of them similar to the event of June 7, 2018.
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Read More2022-2023 FOREST RESTORATION AND WILDFIRE RISK MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM
Santa Fe Trail Ranch SW Fuelbreak Project
On January 31, 2023 the SFTR POA was informed that our application has been approved for funding in the amount of $75,000 for a treatment of 220 acres.
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Read MoreForest Health and Wildfire Mitigation (FHWM) 2023 Planning
Your Forest Health and Wildfire Mitigation (FHWM) Committee is developing our plans for 2023. Our mitigation efforts place emphasis on clearing areas heavy in fuel while also providing safety corridors along our roads, especially on those intersections which have limited visibility.
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Preparedness Feature - Fire Blanket
For Christmas we received a wonderful gift of safety. I wanted to pass the idea onto all our neighbors. Our usual preparedness focus has been related to fire outside our homes. Are you aware that 48% of all home fires start in the kitchen? Many of you may have fire extinguishers at the ready-great practice! However, a fire blanket located near your stove can be deplored quickly, ea...
Read MoreWhy Install Smartphone Security Applications
The Importance of Security Applications and VPNs for Smartphone Users
Smartphones have become as powerful and functional as many computers, making them a prime target for cyber threats⁵⁶. Here are some reasons why installing security applications on your smartphone is crucial:
Protection Against Cyber Threats: Security applications protect your smartphone from various cyber threats such as mal...
Read MoreBlack-Bottom Banana Bars
The following recipe submitted by Laurie Nielsen (includes her adjustments) was a big hit at Game Night that takes place every Monday at the MOC on Mountain View Road starting at 4:30 PM. It's a great way to use up those ripe bananas.
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Read MoreAutumn Pumpkin Bars Recipe
This yummy delight was submitted by Karla Gorrell who graciously made them for the folks that come to every Monday nite “Games” gatherings at the MOC which start at 4:30. All ranchers are invited to join the festivities of this weekly social event.
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