SFTR Articles

2023

Welcome to our Articles page. On this page you will find a total of 26 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
2022-2023 FOREST RESTORATION AND WILDFIRE RISK MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM
Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation
Michael Hughes
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2 min read

2022-2023 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. 2022... read more..
Attending A SFTR Virtual Meeting
News & Notifications
Sharon Sorenson
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4 min read

Attending A SFTR Virtual Meeting

Attending A SFTR Virtual Meeting Santa Fe Trail Ranch Attending A SFTR Virtual Meeting Attending A SFTR Virtual Meeting There... read more..
Attending A SFTR Virtual Meeting
Helpful Hints
Deb Johnson
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4 min read

Attending A SFTR Virtual Meeting

There will be situations where it will be appropriate for the board or committees to conduct meetings virtually. For security reasons, any public announcement of these meetings should NOT contain inst... read more..
Autumn Pumpkin Bars Recipe
Blog
Admin
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2 min read

Autumn 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 invite... read more..
Black-Bottom Banana Bars
Blog
Admin
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Black-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... read more..
Cistern Learning Opportunity
Helpful Hints
Deb Johnson
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3 min read

Cistern Learning Opportunity

In April of 2022, I received a call from a neighbor letting me know that the Santa Fe Trail Ranch (SFTR) Ditch Rats needed to check my cistern, as there was a major leak on the South Side of the ranch... read more..
Forest Health
News & Notifications
Admin
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Forest 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 w... read more..
From The Astronomer: Annual Solar Eclipse - October 14th 2023
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Ernest Parker
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3 min read

From The Astronomer: Annual Solar Eclipse - October 14th 2023

From The Astronomer: Annual Solar Eclipse - October 14th 2023From The Astronomer: Annual Solar Eclipse - October 14th 2023 From The Astronomer: Annual Solar Eclipse - October... read more..
History of the SFTR Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation
Michael Hughes
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3 min read

History of the SFTR Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Over the past 20-some years there have been many potentially catastrophic events on the SFTR...   History of the SFTR Community Wildfire Protection Plan   Over the past 20-some years t... read more..
Homeowners Association Task Force
News & Notifications
Admin
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2 min read

Homeowners Association Task Force

The Homeowners’ Association Task Force has been created by HB23-1105 with its members to be appointed by August 1, 2023. Homeowners’ Association Task Force Created By HB23-1105 ... read more..
Introducing New Communications Committee Chair - John Gerald
History
Deb Johnson
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2 min read

Introducing New Communications Committee Chair - John Gerald

As I move forward with new volunteer opportunities, I am excited to introduce John Gerald as the new Chairperson for the Communications Committee. John and his wife, Jean, moved to SFTR a year ago fro... read more..
KUDOS SENT TO OUR POA FHWMC FROM OUR STATE FORESTER!
Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation
Deb Johnson
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2 min read

KUDOS 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 f... read more..
Legal Disclosures
Legal
Admin
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2 min read

Legal Disclosures

Colorado law requires property owner associations to make specific disclosures to property owners and the public. Although most of this information is already disclosed elsewhere on this website, it i... read more..
Local Election Results, 2023
History
Ryan Cavazos
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4 min read

Local Election Results, 2023

Provided by Ryan Cavazos and Claudia Henning In the wake of a spirited electoral process, we bring you an overview of the November 7th, 2023 election results for Las Animas County and the City of Tri... read more..
Local Election Results, 2023
News & Notifications
Claudia Henning
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3 min read

Local Election Results, 2023

Local Election Results In the wake of a spirited electoral process, we bring you an overview of the November 7th, 2023 election results for Las Animas County and the City of Trinidad. The citizen... read more..
Miller Moths Be Gone
Helpful Hints
Sharon Sorenson
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3 min read

Miller Moths Be Gone

Periodically, residents on SFTR are visited by pesky miller moths. In some years, the infestation is not severe, while in others, it is extremely annoying.Miller Moths Be Gone ... read more..
MOC Open On Mondays From 4:30 - 7PM For Meet & Greet Plus Games
News & Notifications
Admin
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MOC Open On Mondays From 4:30 - 7PM For Meet & Greet Plus Games

MOC Open On Mondays From 4:30 - 7PM For Meet & Greet Plus Game MOC Open On Mondays From 4:30 - 7PM For Meet & Greet Plus Games ... read more..
National Fire Protection Association
Safety
Deb Johnson
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2 min read

National Fire Protection Association

Provided by Ryan Cavazos and Claudia Henning In the wake of a spirited electoral process, we bring you an overview of the November 7th, 2023 election results for Las Animas County and the City of Tri... read more..
New Firewise Property Owner Mitigation Form
News & Notifications
Kenneth Dixon
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New Firewise Property Owner Mitigation Form

  New Firewise Property Owner Mitigation Form New Firewise Property Owner Mitigation Form 2024 New Firewise - P read more..
Our Wildlife
About
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13 min read

Our Wildlife

 Our Wildlife Santa Fe Trail Ranch -Being able to view and live among the wildlife at Santa Fe Trail Ranch is a life-enhancing experience.  Quite often, when people decide to buy property an read more..
Pickleball At The MOC
News & Notifications
Claudia Henning
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3 min read

Pickleball At The MOC

Fun Times @ The MOC... Pickleball At The MOC Pickelball At The MOC Pickleball At The MOC First, where did the name come fro... read more..
Preparing Your Home & Property: Mitigating Wildfire Risks 2024
Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation
Ryan Cavazos
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5 min read

Preparing Your Home & Property: 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 exc... read more..
Preparing Your Home and Property for a Safe Winter: Mitigating Wildfire Risks
News & Notifications
Admin
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5 min read

Preparing Your Home and Property for a Safe Winter: Mitigating Wildfire Risks

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 exc... read more..
Santa Fe Trail - National Firewise USA Certificate 2024
News & Notifications
Admin
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Santa Fe Trail - National Firewise USA Certificate 2024

  Santa Fe Trail - National Firewise USA Certificate 2024 Santa Fe Trail - National Firewise USA Certificate 2024/2025 Santa F read more..
Wasps Happening? Here's An Easy Way To Trick Them!
Helpful Hints
Deb Johnson
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1 min read

Wasps Happening? Here's An Easy Way To Trick Them!

Summer is here and all the flying insects are more active including wasps. If you or someone in your family is allergic it can be a real problem and can make spending time outside risky. Here is a tri... read more..
Wildfire Awareness And Human Activities
Safety
Patrick Youngquist
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2 min read

Wildfire Awareness And Human Activities

According to the National Interagency Fire Center, a 10-year average concerning the causes of wildland fire revealed that 87% of these fires were human caused.Wildfire Awareness And Human Activit... read more..
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