SFTR Articles

Welcome to our Articles page. On this page you will find a total of 175 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
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..

News & Notifications
Admin
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2023 Consumer Confidence Report

Please find attached the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Consumer Confidence Report 2023 (pdf) 20... read more..

Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation
Admin
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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:/... read more..

History
Admin
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A Brief History Of Santa Fe Trail Ranch Milestones

(This article was originally submitted to the SFTR website by Bob Scott in 2018. Stay tuned for updates.) Late 1800’s - Colorado Fuel and Iron bought the property to develop and extract coa read more..

History
Admin
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A Rude Awakening - A Cautionary Tale From A SFTR Volunteer Firefighter

A Rude Awakeningby Ed Hockett July 10, 2005 I was asleep. I was sleeping peacefully because I believe there are so many firefighters on the ranch that we will spot fires immediately, reach them quic... read more..

Plants & Gardening
Carol Rawle
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A Thisle Wildfire

SUBMITTED BY CAROL RAWLE ON SUN, 09/12/2021 - 00:00 Words of wisdom from SFTR's own Carol Rawle - created 12 September 2021.        A THISLE WILDFIRE BY Ca... read more..

Alerts & Updates
Admin
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2 min read

Alerts & Updates

Santa Fe Trail Ranch Alerts & Updates Alerts & Updates UPDATE 10/5/2024 - 9:00AM SFTR Annual POA Owners Meeting:       - Sat Oct 5th 9:00am UPDATE 07/28/2024 - 5:00PM Small Fire... read more..

About
Admin
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3 min read

All Things Weather

Our Weather SFTR Weather Data Summery - 2001-2024 Weather Data - 2024 Weather Data - 2023 Weather Data -... read more..

Uncategorised
Admin
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Annual Board Meeting 2024

Annual Board Meeting 2024 - Video Annual Board Meeting 2024 - Video Recording October 5 2024... read more..

Uncategorised
John Gerald
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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..

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..

Blog
Admin
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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..

News & Notifications
John Gerald
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Ballots for POA Board & By-Laws Mailed

Ballots for POA Board & By-Laws Mailed Ballots for POA Board & By-Laws Mailed Santa Fe Trail Ranch Ballots for POA Board & By-Laws Mailed ... read more..

Wildlife
Admin
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Bird Alert October 2, 2004 Brown Thrasher

Bird Alert October 2, 2004 Brown Thrasher By Joyce Wolff Bird Alert October 2, 2004 Brown Thrasher By Joyce Wolff Bird Alert October 2, 2004 Brown Thrasher By Joyce Wolff Many of us have looked out ou... read more..

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..

History
Admin
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Burning Memories - A Cautionary Tale From A SFTR Volunteer Firefighter

Burning Memoriesby Ed HockettJanuary 2008   Introduction The New Year is obligatorily a time for reflection. This year my annual reflections began in November as I sat in my car mired in the d... read more..

Uncategorised
Admin
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Calendar

Santa Fe Trail RanchCalendar... read more..

Wildlife
Carol Rawle
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Chickadee - Mighty Mite - Apr 2004

 Chickadee - Mighty Mite Chickadee - Mighty MiteBy Carol Rawle PDF Photo's by Walt Wolff Chickadee - Mighty Mite Many of us have looked out our winter windows and observed a tiny, little black an read more..

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..

Blog
Charles Tim Storey
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2 min read

Colorado Facts To Know Before Opening Exit #2

COLORADO FACTS TO KNOW BEFORE OPENING EXIT #2AS ANYTHING OTHER THAN A ONE WAY “EXIT ONLY” EMERGENCY EXIT Santa Fe Trail Ranch Colora... read more..

Uncategorised
John Gerald
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2 min read

Communications Committee Guidelines

Communications Committee Guidelines   Purpose: The Communications Committee of Santa Fe Trail Ranch (SFTR) is dedicated to fostering community engagement and enhancing commun... read more..

News & Notifications
Admin
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Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Accepted By State Of Colorado

Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Accepted By State Of Colorado Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Accepted By State Of Colorado ... read more..

Helpful Hints
Admin
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Contacting The SFTR Board Or Communication Committee

Whether you are a long-term resident or relatively new to SFTR we realize that there will be the occasion when you wish to bring an issue to or ask a question of one or more of our committees.How Moun... read more..

Helpful Hints
Harriet Vaugeois
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County Building Inspector FAQ

This useful Frequently Asked Questions document (see link to PDF) was previously made available by the Las Animas County Building Department.County Building Inspector FAQ Cou... read more..

News & Notifications
Admin
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Crowder Ranch Fire

Crowder Ranch Fire - 494 Acres - Reports by Watch Duty Crowder Ranch Fire - July 2024 Crowder Ranch Fire 494 Acres - Reported by Watch D... read more..

Weather
Admin
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Current Weather

Weather Station Located: Santa Fe Trail Ranch - Mountain View 7500ft. Weather Location:  Santa Fe Trail Ranch - Mountain View... read more..

Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation
Michael Hughes
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49 min read

CWPP - SFTR

Community Wildfire Protection Plan SFTR - CommunityWildfire Protection Plan Santa Fe Trail Ranch Community Wildfire Protection Plan 20... read more..

Blog
John Gerald
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2 min read

Elevating Our Social Media Conversations: A Call for Kindness and Care

SFTR Facebook Rules - Revisted We wanted to remind you of the rules that were established when we first setup the new Private and Hidden Facebook Group for Santa Fe Trail Ranch   A Call for Ki... read more..

Helpful Hints
Admin
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Exposing Your Profile Email Address To Property Owners

Recently there have been questions as to how a resident can find another residents email on the new web site. In looking into the answer of this question we noticed many of the residents, in their pro... read more..

Blog
Carol Rawle
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13 min read

Feeding Wildlife. Don't !

  Feeding Wildlife. Don't Do It ! Wildlife. Please Don't Feed ! Feeding Wildlife.  Don't  ! By Carol Rawle   It was August, 1995. I had just moved into my newly built home on the read more..

Alerts
Admin
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Fire Danger: Recent

Recent Fire Danger County Stage One Fire Ban No Open Fires ! No Embers ! No Fireworks of Any Kind ! Enforced by County Sheriff ! 12 September 2024 October 1... read more..

Safety
Admin
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Fire On Santa Fe Trail Ranch 6/7/2018

SUBMITTED BY  RC GHORMLEY ON WED, 06/06/2018 - 18:00   T’was a near miss today for SFTR. Several significant factors conspired to produce a very favorable outcome to a potentiall... read more..

Safety
Admin
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Firewise Community

SUBMITTED BY BLAKE JOHNSON ON SUN, 11/15/2020 - 18:49 The attached PDF explains what a Firewise community is and its purpose.   Firewise Fact Sheet... read more..

Safety
Admin
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Firewise Construction

SUBMITTED BY BLAKE JOHNSON ON SUN, 10/18/2020 - 07:07 The attached PDF from the Colorado State Forest Service provides information on Construction Design and Materials.   Firewise Construction... read more..

Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation
Admin
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4 min read

Firewise Info

Firewise Info Santa Fe Trail Ranch Firewise Info SFTR Firewise Certified Community Santa Fe Trail Ranch became a F... read more..

History
Admin
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2 min read

First Snow In The 2000-2001 Season!

Snow started falling in the early hours and continued throughout the day. The sun broke through the low and heavily laden clouds a couple of times, but never long enough to move the temperature much a... read more..

Safety
Deb Johnson
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5 min read

Fishers Peak Fire Protection District's Smoke Spotting Class

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..

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..

Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation
Kenneth Dixon
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Forest 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 co... read more..

Helpful Hints
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..

Blog
Jean Busch
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3 min read

Future Generations Recycling

Future Generations Recycling During the last POA Borad Meeting on Saturday August 3rd 2024 one of our porperty owners announced a service that could help all of us with recycling here on the Ranch. ... read more..

Plants & Gardening
Admin
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11 min read

Growing Plants On The Ranch

Santa Fe Trail Ranch has a legacy of aggressively controlling noxious weeds that can invade ranch property and rob the land of precious moisture. The POA provides herbicide that effectively controls v... read more..

Blog
Tom & Lori Clark
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5 min read

High Altitude Gardening

High Altitude Gardening Santa Fe Trail Ranch High Altitude Gardening Santa Fe Trail Ranch High Altitude Gardening How To - Hi... read more..

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..

Safety
Admin
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Home Fire Protection

SUBMITTED BY BLAKE JOHNSON ON SUN, 10/18/2020 - 07:01 The attached PDF from the Colorado State Forest Service provides recommendations for land owner's role in fire prevention.   Home Fire Pro... read more..

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..

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..

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..

Uncategorised
John Gerald
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Lawsuit Settlement Documents

  Lawsuit Settlement Documents   2024-10-30 - ORDER GRANTING ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE   2024-10-25 -- Settlement Agreement and General Release of Claims -- FINAL read more..

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..

Helpful Hints
Harriet Vaugeois
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5 min read

Let's Keep SFTR Clean

Since we humans have chosen to move into the pristine area now called The Santa Fe Trail Ranch, we have necessarily and unnecessarily made some alterations to the land.Let's Keep SFTR Clean ... read more..

Wildlife
Admin
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4 min read

Living With Bears

  Living With Bears Living With Bears Living With Bears Bears are very opportunistic animals and we have an abundance of them. Bears are thought to have the best sense of smell of any animal on read more..

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..

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..

History
Claudia Henning
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2 min read

Many Thanks For SFTR Dinner Volunteers

The Fall SFTR Dinner was attended by the highest number of ranchers to date! It couldn’t have happened without the amazing volunteers of the Women’s Group (WG). Discussions regarding food and themes s... read more..

History
Admin
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Maxwell Land Grant

The Maxwell Land Grant, also known as the Beaubien-Miranda Land Grant, was a 1,714,765-acre Spanish grant that was the largest ever made in what would become the United States. Santa Fe Trail Ran... read more..

News & Notifications
Admin
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Memo relating to effective dates of amendments and impact on current nominees 09-16-24

Memo relating to effective dates of amendments and impact on current nominees 09-16-24   Memo relating to effective dates of amendments and impact on current nominees 09-16-24 ... read more..

News & Notifications
Admin
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2 min read

Memo relating to legal authority to move clause from CCRs to By-Laws 09-16-24

Memo relating to legal authority to move clause from CCRs to By-Laws 09-16-24   Memo relating to legal authority to move clause from CCRs to By-Laws 09-16-24 A question... read more..

News & Notifications
Robert L Scott
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Metro - Water Tank Maintenance

Metro - Water Tank Maintenance Metro - Near Future Water Tank Maintenance Metro - Near Future Water Tank Maintenance Water Tank Maintenanc... read more..

History
Admin
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Metro Operations Center Building Update - March 2019

In March 2019, Bob Scott wrote this construction progress update about the Metro Building on SFTR.   Metro Operations Center Building... read more..

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..

Safety
Admin
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Mitigation Tax Credit

SUBMITTED BY BLAKE JOHNSON ON TUE, 12/08/2020 - 07:16The attached PDF describes the tax credit you are eligible for if you perform Mitigation efforts on your property Tax For Mitigation  ... read more..

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..

Safety
Admin
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2 min read

Monitor Fires and Disasters

As property owners on Santa Fe Trail Ranch, we live in an area that is susceptible to the threat of wildfires. So how do we stay prepared and monitor when there is a fire in our general area?Monitor F... read more..

History
Admin
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Morley, The Town That Was

This article was written by Kristen Spinning in 2001 about Morley, Santa Fe Trail Ranch's very own ghost town. It includes an interview with Matthew Krumpotik, who was born in Morley in 1925, as well ... read more..

Wildlife
Admin
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2 min read

Mountain Lion Safety Tips

Though we rarely see them, they are here. Mountain Lions are here and abundant. They are very reclusive animals. It is a special event to see them. Though they poise a danger, much to their delight th... read more..

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..

News & Notifications
Admin
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2 min read

NCRS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) Presentation:

NCRS( Natural Resources Conservation Service) Presentation: NCRS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) Presentation NCRS (Natural Resources ... read more..

About
Sharon Sorenson
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24 min read

Nearby Attractions

Nearby Attractions Santa Fe Trail Ranch Nearby Attractions Nearby Attractions There a... read more..

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..

Blog
John Gerald
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2 min read

New Santa Fe Trail Ranch Website - Coming Soon!

New Website Coming Soon! Santa Fe Trail Ranch New Website - Coming Soon! New Website - Coming Soon! New Website Coming Soon! Santa F... read more..

News & Notifications
Admin
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2 min read

New Website – New Search Functionality

New Search Functionality New Search Functionality New Search Functionality Search Functionality Discover More with Our New Search Funct... read more..

News & Notifications
Admin
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2 min read

New Website User Registration Packet

SFTR New Website Registration Packet SFTR New Website Registration Packet SFTR New Website User Registration How To Register? (Easy) ... read more..

Uncategorised
John Gerald
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11 min read

Nominees

NOMINEES Nominee: Robert L. Scott Nominator: Carol Smith Nominee Bio: Bob and Ann bought their property in 1996. His work experience includes commercial bu... read more..

Wildlife
Carol Rawle
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9 min read

On Dogs And Cats - Their Place On The Ranch - Jan 2001

  On Dogs And Cats - Their Place On The Ranch - Jan 2001 On Dogs And Cats - Their Place On The Ranch - Jan 2001 On Dogs And Cats - Their Place On The Ranch - Jan 2001 On Dogs and Cats: Their Pla read more..

History
Admin
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5 min read

One Tough Hombre

Gene Downs takes some novice firefighters into the action to fight a blaze on the Ranch. An exciting tale told by a grateful participant. This article was "reprinted" on the original SFTR website to h... read more..

About
Admin
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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..

Uncategorised
John Gerald
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Owner By-Laws Education

Owner’s Education Presentation Documents On September 14th and 21st the Governance Document Review Committee (GDRC) presented Owner’s Education sessions on the proposed By-Laws and its accompanying B... read more..

Notifications
Bill Nielsen
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Owners Education Briefing On Proposed Covenant Changes - April 20th 2024 At 9:00am

To join the video meeting, click this link:https://meet.google.com/dsm-upte-auw Owners Education Briefing On Proposed Covenant Changes - April 20th 2024 At 9:00am ... read more..

Uncategorised
John Gerald
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2 min read

Pactice Article 1

Practice Article 1 Santa Fe Trail Ranch Practice Practice Text Introducing the New Santa Fe Trail Ranch Website! This is ... read more..

Community
Admin
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Pet Registry

Many thanks to SFTR resident Michelle Blake for creating and maintaining an SFTR Pet Registry website.  Click here to access it at https://michelle6520.wixsite.com/sftr-pet-registry T... read more..

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..

News & Notifications
Admin
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2 min read

Picnic 2024

Santa Fe Trail Ranch Annual Picnic - 2024 Annual SFTR Picnic 2024 Annual Picnic - 2024 Great Celebration 2024 SFTR Picnic (It Was G... read more..

Property Owners
Admin
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2 min read

POA Address Committee

The purpose of the Address Committee is to ensure that all addresses conform to the consistent numbering system that was developed and approved by the POA in 2006. This was done so that emergency resp... read more..

Uncategorised
Admin
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POA Annual Meeting 2024

POA Annual Meeting 2024 - Video POA Annual Meeting 2024 - Video Recording October 5 2024... read more..

History
Carol Smith
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POA Board Executive Session - Updated

A Special POA Board meeting was held Tuesday, July 13, 2021 for the purpose of discussing in executive session, legal advise given concerning a lawsuit filed against SFTR. See the minutes at Special P... read more..

Minutes
Admin
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3 min read

POA Board Minutes

POA Board Meeting Minutes Santa Fe Trail Ranch POA Board Meeting Minutes POA Board Minutes The following list shows minutes from the POA Bo... read more..

News & Notifications
Admin
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2 min read

POA Board Nominations 2024

POA Board Nominations 2024 Begins at 8:00am Friday, July 19th, 2024 POA Board Nominations 2024 Begins at 8:00am Friday, July 19th POA Board Nom... read more..

Minutes
Admin
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POA Committee Minutes

POA Committee Minutes Santa Fe Trail Ranch POA Committee Meeting Minutes POA Committee Meeting Minutes The following list shows minutes fro... read more..

Minutes
Admin
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POA Common Area Committee Minutes

POA Common Area Committee Minutes Santa Fe Trail Ranch Common Area Meeting Minutes POA Common Area Committee Minutes The following list sho... read more..

Minutes
Admin
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POA Communication Committee Minutes

POA Communication Committee Minutes Santa Fe Trail Ranch Communication Committee Minutes POA Communication Committee Minutes The following ... read more..

Minutes
Admin
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POA Community Prepardeness Committee Meeting Minutes

POA Community Prepardeness Committee Meeting Minutes Santa Fe Trail Ranch Community Prepardeness Committee Meeting Minutes POA Community Pre... read more..

Financial
Admin
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6 min read

POA Financial Reports

POA Financial Reports Santa Fe Trail Ranch POA Financial Reports POA Financial Reports The following list shows minutes from the POA Financ... read more..

Minutes
Admin
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POA Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation Committee Minutes

POA Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation Committee Minutes Santa Fe Trail Ranch POA Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation Committee Meeting Minutes ... read more..

Minutes
Admin
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POA Goverance Document Review Committee Meeting Minutes

POA Goverance Document Review Committee Meeting Minutes Santa Fe Trail Ranch Goverance Document Review Committee Meeting Minutes Goverance D... read more..

Minutes
Admin
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POA Grazing Committee Meeting Minutes

POA Grazing Committee Meeting Minutes Santa Fe Trail Ranch Grazing Committee Meeting Minutes POA Grazing Committee Meeting Minutes The foll... read more..

Uncategorised
Admin
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2 min read

POA Info

SFTR Property Owners Association Santa Fe Trail Ranch Property Owners Association Upcoming Board Meetings The follo... read more..

News & Notifications
Admin
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POA Regular Board Meeting, Saturday August 3rd, 2024

POA Regular Board Meeting - Saturday, August 3, 2024 - 9:00 am, Metro Operations Center POA Regular Board Meeting - Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 - 9:00 am, Metro Operations Center ... read more..

Minutes
Admin
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POA Womens Group Meeting Minutes

POA Womens Group Meeting Minutes Santa Fe Trail Ranch Womens Group Meeting Minutes POA Womens Group Meeting Minutes The following list show... read more..

Safety
Admin
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2 min read

Preparedness Corner - By Paul Vircsik

SUBMITTED BY ADMIN ON FRI, 08/14/2020 - 23:15 (The Preparedness Corner articles were written by Paul Vircsik from 2000 to 2005. The introduction below was written by Paul for the SFTR website. The PD... read more..

Blog
Bill Latham
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2 min read

Preparedness Feature - Fire Blanket

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 a... read more..

Safety
Bill Latham
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2 min read

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.Preparedness Feature - F... read more..

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..

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..

History
Ernest Parker
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9 min read

Profiles In Ranch History - David Schroepfer

David and his wife Shari have been SFTR property owners for the past seven years. As previous residents of Southern California, they had always had a dream to one day find a mountain top on which to l... read more..

History
Ernest Parker
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5 min read

Profiles In Ranch History - Dean & Nancy Scott

From the moment Nancy & Dennis Scott met in High School Latin Class, they were destined for a lifetime of service. Dennis attended the new Air Force Academy and was part of the first four-year cla... read more..

History
Ernest Parker
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4 min read

Profiles In Ranch History - Gina & John Raye

It was in late summer of 1993 that I first met Gina and John Raye. The next day I became a SFTR property owner, and these two delightful people became my friends. Over the intervening years, this frie... read more..

History
Ernest Parker
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6 min read

Profiles In Ranch History - Michelle Minion

In this series of articles, it’s been my objective to document the stories of those individuals who have contributed in a significant way to the development of the SFTR, and there are few who have giv... read more..

History
Ernest Parker
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7 min read

Profiles In Ranch History - Pat Roehl

As the Communications Committee began work on the new website in 2019, we asked Carol Rawle if, after a 20 year hiatus, she would consider writing another episode of her Profile in Ranch History serie... read more..

History
Ernest Parker
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2 min read

Profiles In Ranch History - People Who Have Made A Difference

Introduction by Carol Rawle Back in the very early history of the Communications Committee, while we were trying our darndest to develop a web site, we had to make do with a paper newsletter called T... read more..

History
Ernest Parker
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5 min read

Profiles In Ranch History - Sue Downs

This delightful, charming, and adventurous lady has been part of the ranch history since July 4th, 1992. She came across a small ad for an unfinished cabin on 35 acres near Trinidad, Colorado.History ... read more..

History
Ernest Parker
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5 min read

Profiles In Ranch History - Ted Novakowski

He's been my neighbor up the road going on four years now, and I would describe him as a pleasant, soft-spoken man with strong convictions. Ted describes himself as someone who has always enjoyed bein... read more..

History
Ernest Parker
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3 min read

Profiles In Ranch History - Tom Berry

The big yellow grader passes by and you look up into the cab. There’s a man, with a big cowboy hat, smiling down. Who is that guy?History Profiles In Ranch History - Tom Berr... read more..

History
Ernest Parker
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6 min read

Profiles In Ranch History - Vern Jaschke

Many of us have heard of Vern and know that he surveyed the Santa Fe Trail Ranch, but, like me, have never met him. I had heard that Vern was in his 70’s, so I was very surprised to find a much younge... read more..

History
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Profiles In Ranch History - Will Potter

One of the first things you can't help noticing about Will Potter is that he is a virtual cauldron of energy. He practically has an energy force field surrounding him. It would be my guess that it's h... read more..

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Property Owner Tree Thinning Guidlines

SUBMITTED BY BLAKE JOHNSON ON MON, 12/07/2020 - 08:35 The attached PDF details the recommendation forest thinning from The Colorado State Forest Service.    Land Owner Thinning Guide... read more..

Helpful Hints
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Property Tax Exemption For Seniors

A property-tax exemption is available to senior citizens, surviving spouses of senior citizens, and one hundred percent disabled veterans. For those who qualify, 50 percent of the first $200,000 in ac... read more..

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Proposed By-Laws Changes 2024

Proposed By-Laws Changes 2024 Proposed By-Laws Changes 2024 Santa Fe Trail Ranch Proposed By-Laws Changes 2024 Below is a lin... read more..

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Pros and Cons: NextDoor vs Facebook

Pros and Cons: NextDoor vs Facebook Pros and Cons: NextDoor vs Facebook Pros and Cons: Did you know that both companies are listed with the NYSE and have a multibillion dollar value? They both were cr... read more..

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Putting Our Community At Risk

SUBMITTED BY BLAKE JOHNSON ON SUN, 08/27/2020 - 00:00 Recently there has been a number of incidents involving "off the road vehicles". Typically, but not always, the violators have been visitors or g... read more..

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Ranch Flea market & Electronic Recycling July 13th

This Saturday July 13th, at the MOC will be the Ranch Flea market & Electronic Recycling. HOT DOGS! POPCORN! Join us and unburden yourself of junky treasure. 10 am to 1pm FREE TABLES are av... read more..

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Regular SFTR POA Board Meeting Agenda October 5, 2024

Regular SFTR POA Board Meeting AgendaOctober 5, 2024, following Annual MeetingMetro Operations Center Regular SFTR POA Board Meeting Agenda October 5, 2024, following Annual Meeting Metro Operations ... read more..

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REQUEST A WEBSITE USER ACCOUNT: Property Owners Website Request

If you're not logging in, you're missing some of the content and features created just for you. Follow the instructions in the attached PROPERTY OWNER USER GUIDE FOR SFTR WEBSITE to join us! Follow t... read more..

Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation
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Reverse - 911

Las Animas County operates a Reverse-911 emergency notification system. In the event of an emergency, a recorded message or text is sent to all registered phone numbers in the affected area. They curr... read more..

Alerts & Updates
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Road Alerts

Santa Fe Trail Ranch Road Alerts Trinidad Weather - Click Image Weather Links: Santa Fe Trail Ranch, Trinidad, CO winter weather map | Microsoft Weather National Weathe... read more..

News & Notifications
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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..

Safety
Deb Johnson
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Santa Fe Trail Ranch - Evacuation Training: June 4, 2022

If you weren't able to attend the SFTR Evacuation Training which was held on June 4th, 2022, or you want to refresh yourself on the training exercise, please review the following YouTube video: Santa... read more..

History
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Santa Fe Trail Ranch Mineral Rights

There have been and continue to be numerous questions, misunderstandings, and misgivings aboutSanta Fe Trail Ranch Mineral Rights Santa Fe Trail Ranch Mineral Rights ... read more..

Blog
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Scrub Oak and Locust - My Weed Formula

How to get rid of scrub oak and locust and never deal with them again and the story behind my weed formula. By Carol Rawle  Near the turn of this current century, we on the Santa Fe Trail Ran... read more..

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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 SFTR 2nd Annual CPR & First Aide Class ... read more..

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SFTR Annual Fall Dinner 2024 - Great Food & Fun

What an excellent time with many of the Ranchers at our Annual Fall Dinner 2024  Santa Fe Trail Ranch Annual Dinner 2024 Annu... read more..

Blog
Claudia Henning
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SFTR Annual Picnic Well Attended

Santa Fe Trail Ranch Annual Picnic 2024 SFTR celebrated another Annual Picnic event at the MOC (Metro Operation Center) located on north Mountain View Road on June 29th. It was well attended by almos... read more..

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SFTR Annual POA Owners Meeting Agenda - October 5, 2024, 9:00 am

SFTR Annual POA Owners Meeting Agenda - October 5, 2024, 9:00 amMetro Operations Center, 33712 Mountain View SFTR Annual POA Owners Meeting Agenda October 5, 2024, 9:00 am Metro Operations Center ... read more..

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SFTR Exit 2 Lawsuit Settlement

Good News! Exit 2 Settlement Reached... SFTR Exit 2 Lawsuit Settlement Agreement Santa Fe Trail Ranch Exit 2 Lawsuit Settlement Reac... read more..

Blog
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SFTR Facebook Rules - Revisted

SFTR Facebook Rules - Revisted We wanted to remind you of the rules that were established when we first setup the new Private and Hidden Facebook Group for Santa Fe Trail Ranch   SFTR Facebook... read more..

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John Gerald
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SFTR Fall Dinner Luau

SFTR Fall Dinner Luau Saturday, November 2, 2024 SFTR Fall Dinner Luau Saturday, November 2, 2024 SFTR Fall Dinner Luau Saturday, November 2, 2024 Social Time Begins At 5:00pm Di... read more..

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Harriet Vaugeois
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SFTR Logo Wear

Our Women's Group coordinates the production and sale of SFTR Logowear that is sold at ranch events to fund ranch projects. The current catalog of items is linked below. Contact Shannon Youngquist at ... read more..

Maps
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SFTR Maps

This page includes the following SFTR maps: SFTR Ranch Map SFTR Weed Control Road Segments Map You can click on the map links above to jump to their position on this page. SFTR Ranch Ma... read more..

News & Notifications
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SFTR Meet The Nominee Format

SFTR Meet The Nominee Format Meet The Nominee - Sept 7th - Forum Format & Rules Meet The Nominee Forum Format & Rules for Sept 7th Foru... read more..

About
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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 construct... read more..

Community
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SFTR On Facebook

Announcing a new way of communication between fellow Santa Fe Trail Ranch property owners - a private, and “hidden”, FaceBook group!SFTR On Facebook ... read more..

History
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SFTR POA Mailing Address

As of 6/30/2022, the ONLY valid mailing address for payments to and correspondence with the Santa Fe Trail Ranch Property Owner's Association is:SFTR POA Mailing Address SFTR... read more..

Uncategorised
John Gerald
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SFTr Test Article

SFTR Test Article SFTR TEST ARTICLE SFTR John & Laurie Article Introducing the New Santa Fe Trail Ranch Website! Opening Co... read more..

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SFTR Wildfire Smoke

Santa Fe Trail Ranch Wildfire Smoke Today - July 22, 2024 Santa Fe Trail Ranch Wildfire Smoke Today - July 22, 2024 SFTR Smokey Haze ... read more..

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SFTR Wildfire Volunteer Group - Sat Oct 19th 9:30am at the MOC

SFTR Wildfire Volunteer Group - Sat Oct 19th 9:30am at the MOC Santa Fe Trail Ranch SFTR Wildfire Volunteer Group - Sat Oct 19th 9:30... read more..

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SFTR-By-Law Changes - Education Sessions

Ballots for POA Board & By-Laws Mailed SFTR-By-Law Changes - Education Sessions Santa Fe Trail Ranch SFTR-By-Law Changes - Education Sessio... read more..

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Small Fire West of SFTR - July 28th

Small Fire West of SFTR - July 28th - North of Stonewall Small Fire West of SFTR - July 28th - North of Stonewall Small Fire West of SFTR... read more..

Wildlife
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Snake Awareness

  Snake Awareness Snake Awareness Snake Awareness - What You Should Know Many of us are from parts of the country where we didn't encounter snakes that pose a threat. As there have been sev read more..

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Carlin Craig
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Snow Plowing Criteria

We normally don't send Tom (plow operator) out until we have 6 inches of snow and the storm has ended. As you probably know, the Ranch can get varied amounts from one end to the other. Six inches is h... read more..

News & Notifications
Bill Nielsen
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Special Owner's Meeting, June 1 2024 at 9:00am - MOC

  Santa Fe Trail Ranch POA Special Owners Meeting Date: June 1, 2024 Time: 9:00am Location: SFTR MOC Purpose: The purpose of the Special Owners Meeting is to vote on the proposed changes t read more..

Wildlife
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Spring Bird Notes - Jan 2001

  Spring Bird Notes Spring Bird Notes Spring Bird Notes .Spring after spring when I hear or see a first arrival my notes prove that he is right on schedule. Although the habitat is right here, R read more..

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STAGE 1 FIRE BAN IN EFFECT

Stage 1 Fire Ban In Effect STAGE 1 FIRE BAN IN EFFECT UPDATED 8/2/2023 - In addition to the on-going ban of open fires on SFTR, Las Animas County has issued a Stage 1 fire ban with additional ... read more..

History
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The Bare Facts - Part 1 of 2

Thanks to Michael Hughes and Pat Roehl for keeping this part of SFTR history alive.The Bare Facts - Part 1 of 2 The Bare Facts - Part 1 of 2 Ever wonder what i... read more..

History
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The Bare Facts - Part 2 of 2

Ever wonder what it was like back in the earlier days of SFTR? This 41-page PDF contains part 2 of a 2 part compilation of issues of The Bare Facts, an SFTR newsletter published b... read more..

Wildlife
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The Bear Facts - Apr 2001

  The Bear Facts - Apr 2001 The Bear Facts - Apr 2001by Joyce Wolff The Bear Facts - Apr 2001 Last year Black Bears (the species name) popped up all over, peered in kitchen windows, crawled thro read more..

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Claudia Henning
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The Cows Are Coming!

  The Cows Are Coming! The Cows Are Coming! Returning May 2024 The Cows Are Coming! Yes, indeed... Our ranch will be blessed with bovine returning this May. When are they arriving? Beginning May read more..

Safety
Ernest Parker
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The Power Of Lightning

When I was building our house, I learned a very important lesson regarding lightning. It didn’t have to strike the house; this lesson happened with lightning strikes at least a half-mile away.The Powe... read more..

Blog
Claudia Henning
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The SFTR Social Media Update - Facebook Group & Next Door

New Website Coming Soon! Santa Fe Trail Ranch New Website - Coming Soon! New Website - Coming Soon! Our “Official SFTR Trinidad Colorado” Facebook Group ... read more..

Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation
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TRACK FIRE: June 2011

TRACK FIRE: June 2011 Santa Fe Trail Ranch TRACK FIRE: June 2011 TRACK FIRE: June 2011 The Track Fire started on Sunday... read more..

Wildlife
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Unscheduled House Guests Spider Trivia

  Unscheduled House Guests Spider Trivia Unscheduled House Guests Spider Triviaby Carol Rawle Unscheduled House Guests Spider Trivia Last year Black Bears (the species name) popped up all over, read more..

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Video & Synopsis of Ranch Security & Safety Presentation

SFTR Ranch Security & Safety PresentationLas Animas County Sheriff’s Office - Investigator MartinMarch 20, 2021 10:00 @ MOC In response to an overall increase in burglaries, including incidents o... read more..

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Deb Johnson
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Video Of Firewise Presenation

On June 13, 2021 at the SFTR MOC, wildland firefighter Ryan Theler gave an extremely informative presentation about prevention and preparedness in case of wildfires in our area. Video Of Firewise... read more..

Wildlife
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Video Of Wildlife Presentation - Colorado Parks Bob Holder

  Video Of Wildlife Presentation Video Of Wildlife Presentation Colorado Parks - Bob Holder Video Of Wildlife Presentation On March 6, 2021 at the SFTR MOC, Colorado Parks and Wildlife District read more..

History
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Video Recordings For Property Owners

Below are links to recorded SFTR meetings and presentations for property owners.  Click on the links to watch them:History Video Recordings For Property Owners ... read more..

Helpful Hints
Deb Johnson
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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..

Plants & Gardening
Bill Nielsen
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Weed Control Volunteers

Santa Fe Trail Ranch has a legacy of aggressively controlling noxious weeds that can invade ranch property and rob the land of precious moisture. The POA provides herbicide that effectively controls v... read more..

Blog
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Why 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 so... read more..

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John Gerald
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Why 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 so... read more..

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Patrick Youngquist
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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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Wildland Fire Group Initial Meeting

Wildfire Group Meeting - Jan 18th, 0930 am @ MOC SFTR Wildfire Volunteer Group - Sat Jan 18th, 0930am at the MOC... read more..

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Wildland Fire Volunteer Group Meeting

<b>Sante Fe Trail Ranch</b> <br> SFTR Wildfire Volunteer Group Meeting - </br>Saturday, 18 January at 0930 am at the MOC! SFTR Wildfire Volunteer Group Meeting - Jan 18th, 093 read more..

Wildlife
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Winter Bird Notes

Winter Bird Notes Winter Bird Notes Winter Bird Notes By Joyce Wolff Photos by Walt Wolff January 2001 is here and finds the Ranch covered with snow. And typical of this area it can be icy cold one da... read more..

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Wood Chipping Program Ended May 31st 2024

Wood Chipping Program Ended May 31st 2024 Wood Chipping Program Ended May 31st 2024 Santa Fe Trail Ranch Wood Chipping Program Ended... read more..

Helpful Hints
Carol Rawle
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Yard Refuse

Ranch residents expect to see our dumpsters packed full by holiday visitors, but seeing several dumpsters topped off with tree and brush clippings today means that some of us need to reread Carol's ar... read more..

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Santa Fe Trail Ranch:

Santa Fe Trail Ranch is a covenant protected, private community, protected with by-laws that are voted upon by the resident landowners with covenants that serve the best interest of the residents and landowners. We take pride in our community and protect it and care for it every day.