The large coyote that was posted on the community page on Monday paid our place a visit yesterday and went after our dogs. We have two labs, one that is very wary of coyotes and another that is a 7 month old curious puppy. He was about to go after the puppy (this was 15 yards from the house). Fortunately, I saw this happening and was able to chase him off but he for sure is not scared. We live on the north road in Paradise Park so he is lurking for sure. Just wanted to let everyone know with pets etc. Thanks, Laurie G This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Just wanted to report about 12:30 today we had a shepherd size coyote run down the drive and into the canyon behind us at 5860 stove prairie road. Anyone with small pets should be aware!
Thx Paula
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Hello! Just before the snow storm 2 mules/donkeys showed up on our property off Davis Ranch Road. They are super friendly and one looks fairly elderly. Anyone missing them? We have them safe and sound with our horses. They are being watered and fed until someone can come get them. Our road is okay for truck traffic but probably not a horse trailer. Text 970-227-4555 with information.
Jennifer Quick

I have about a dozen cows/calves on my building site. I saw similar cattle in Collards stove prairie meadow (adjoins my property but seems dang steep for his cows to roam up there. I think Mason on Stove prairie, and Linda off BlueGrouse (also adjacent to my place) have cattle also.
I found them both on my road going around the locked gate, on my building site, and down in the steep, rocky, and highpark fire tree choked ravine. I am very concerned for the health of these animals since the terrain is dicey, and there is no water up there given how hot it was already before I ran into work this morning.
I am work everyday this week, but owners can call me at 215-8181. really a mess

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BAKE SALE ITEMS NEEDED!

We would LOVE to make this the Best Bake Sale in the history of R.C.V.F.D.. We need all the baked goodies you can make! As always Pies are the most requested item and we can never have too many. Cookies, Bars, Brownies, Cupcakes, Fudge and Loaves of Bread are always in demand too. Anything you are inspired to bake will be a hit! Please package items in sellable amounts, for example a dozen cookies in a bag. It is very helpful if allergen ingredients are listed, nuts, dairy etc. I will be at the Bake Sale Tent at 7:30 Am the day of the festival. Drop off your baked items any time. If you need to make other arrangements to get your baked items to the festival please give me a call at 970-472-8426. Just leave a message and I will return your call. Thanks to all in advance for helping our
INCREDIBLE Fire Department. See you at the festival! Lisa

I had two donkey show up at the ranch this afternoon I have no idea where they came from. Can you please send out a community alert asking who may be missing two donkeys. They are located at 4985 stove Prairie Road.

Thank you.
Luke Whitson
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We saw her hunting early Monday morning and since then, she hasn't come home. We live of Emerald Glade Lane in Stratton Park neighborhood. Her name is Kookla. She is a tri-color Birman/Siamese type with white socks. She has pale blue eyes. If you see her please call us @ 970-482-3116. Thank you, Fenya

Sue Stephens wrote:
Jon and I sitting out on back patio and I said to Jon what is that noise. A rattler was behind our chairs ! Coiled up behind our chinenaya (Mexican chimney ). Jon shot it! Be bear and snake aware, let nearby neighbors know!

Missing your cows?

For a few weeks now an unbranded black Angus cow (red tag #27) and bull calf (yellow tag #51) have been hanging around the 'hood. We no longer need them under our solar array or blocking the guest cabin and outhouse! We are in the lower Buckhorn; call/email for directions & locked gate access.

Rex & LaVonne Ewing
970-744-5365
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Our neighborhood bear had a feast last night.
We are all busy, I know, and sometimes it is more convenient to put the trash out on Monday night. Unfortunately, it is also a convenient midnight snack for the bears in addition to being a HUGE inconvenience for our wonderful Canyon Utility crew who cleanup after the feast.
Please, for the sanity of Canyon Utilities, for the safety of the bears, and for the serenity of our amazing community, don't put your trash out until trash day (Tuesday morning).
Thanks!
Erin Peterson eepscommunikay@gmail