FROM THE ASTRONOMER: Annular Solar Eclipse - October 14th, 2023

Submitted by Ernest Parker on Sat, 09/16/2023 - 10:57

NOTE: BE SURE TO READ THE VIEWING REQUIREMENTS AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE.

On October 14^th, there will be an annular eclipse of the Sun that will be visible from Santa Fe Trail Ranch. The Ranch is outside of the "Path of Annularity", meaning the moon would pass directly over the Sun but, still, approximately 85% of the Sun will be obscured at SFTR:

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

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/15/2023 - 19:27

Dear SFTR Community,

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.

1. Create Defensible Space:

Introducing new Communications Committee Chair - John Gerald

Submitted by Deb Johnson on Fri, 09/15/2023 - 18:19

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 from Houston Texas and are so happy to be here in this wonderful area of Colorado.

In asking John a bit about his history, he shared the following:

AUTUMN PUMPKIN BARS Recipe

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/15/2023 - 18:10

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.