Community Alerts
Monday, 12 February 2018 20:56
Found Dog
We’ve been trying to catch this guy for a couple of days now, and this is as close as we…
Sunday, 11 February 2018 18:17
Vote for RCVFD
Hello Everyone,Here is the link to VOTE for RCVFD to receive a $500 grant from the NFPA - funded by…
Tuesday, 23 January 2018 13:04
AWOL Cow
AWOL cow from Steadman Ranch last seen in Paradise Park Subdivision. She is black with a white brockle face, DVD…
Saturday, 09 December 2017 17:54
Icy Conditions on Rist Canyon Road
We have had several reports of the treacherous conditions of Rist Canyon Road in front of "the Ice House" just…
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 09:25
Colorado Gives Day - Tuesday, December 5th
OK you have survived Black Friday, Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday and now all your favorite nonprofits are stalking…
Wednesday, 22 November 2017 20:48
Help RCVFD while you shop
Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department is working with Amazon in their Smile program, which means that when you get great…
Monday, 13 November 2017 09:14
Mountain Lion Attacks Lower Buckhorn
On Tuesday evening 11/7 we lost 2 of our goats to a couple of mountain lions. One we believe was…
Friday, 10 November 2017 09:25
COLORADO GIVES DAY 12-05-17
RCVFD provides wildland and structural fire protection as well as medical emergency services to over 110 square miles of northern…
Thursday, 09 November 2017 15:37
Fire extinguisher recall
Terry Shetler just brought the Kidde fire extinguisher recall to my attention. He had 4 recalled and it turns out…
Friday, 03 November 2017 14:11
Reminder: Annual Meeting and Potluck
Stove Prairie SchoolNovember 4, 2017, at 6:00 PMElection of OfficersUpdate of Bylaws - please review (PDF) before the meeting.All area…
Friday, 03 November 2017 10:03
Neighborhood Rewards Program
Buy a pre-loaded $5 gift card by calling Bridget at 484-6724, or purchase one at the Annual Meeting on November…
Saturday, 14 October 2017 10:39
RCVFD Annual Meeting & Potluck
Stove Prairie SchoolNovember 4, 2017, at 6:00 PMElection of OfficersUpdate of Bylaws - please review (PDF) before the meeting.All area…
Monday, 25 September 2017 19:20
Lost dog
Our 3-year-old black and tan coon hound, Fred Turbo, got away from me last Wednesday 9/20. He should have a…
Wednesday, 06 September 2017 09:32
Training Opportunity: Working Safer Around Trees and Forestry Equipment
Mark Morgan from Morgan Tree Products is setting up a safety training next Monday September 11 at Front Range Community…
Sunday, 03 September 2017 20:41
Lost at the Festival
Ingi, a 10-year-old, 15-lb Chihuahua/Terrier mix that looks like a small fox, managed to get away from his (her?) owners…
Monday, 28 August 2017 20:30
Festival Bake Sale: Baked Goods Needed
The Bake Sale Tent needs PIES and any other baked goods you would like to donate. Every year our hope…
Saturday, 26 August 2017 21:15
Missing Steers - Update
We are still missing 11 head – 10 blacks and 1 red who has a white ear tag. Picture attached…
Friday, 25 August 2017 07:50
Missing Steers / Book Sorting
Please be so kind to send out an update to the RCVFD community about our missing steers? We are still…
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 08:30
Found Puppy and Celebration of Life
From Jesse Ceplecha:We found a puppy yesterday by MM7-MM8 on Rist Canyon Road. 4-6 month old Fixed male German Shepard…
Sunday, 20 August 2017 15:18
Bear Confrontation
Thought that you might let the community know that a large black bear broke into my house early saturday morning.…
Friday, 18 August 2017 20:59
Smokey Correction
Correction to our previous message about needing volunteers: we need volunteers to wear the Smokey costume for 30 minutes each…
Friday, 18 August 2017 05:51
Festival Volunteers Needed
The Rist Canyon Mountain Festival is coming up on Sep 3, 2017! Would you be willing to help volunteer for…
Sunday, 30 July 2017 21:07
Missing herd of steers
My name is Amy Williams. My husband, Todd, and I ranch in the Pingree Park area and we graze cattle…
Saturday, 29 July 2017 14:31
Get the word out!
Get the word out! Follow the links below to this year’s festival poster and Festival Facebook page.Festival Poster - http://www.wesrutt.com/images/RCVFD%20Festival%202017%20Festival%20Poster.pdfFestival…
Saturday, 22 July 2017 13:47
Found Australian Cattle Dog?
A stray dog showed up at my house 2 days ago. I believe it to be an Australian cattle dog.It…
Saturday, 15 July 2017 19:09
Missing Puppy
Missing 5 month old male Heeler puppy., body mainly black with red points and white legs. Went missing between 11…
Thursday, 06 July 2017 11:42
Wayward Donkeys
We corralled 3 wayward donkeys into the field across from 13850 Rist Canyon Road. I have the key to the…
Friday, 30 June 2017 15:37
Found two puppies
A black and a tan puppy were found on Rist Canyon Road between Davis Ranch and Whale Rock, near address…
Friday, 30 June 2017 15:28
Road Closures and Delays for 06/29/2017
The County has said that their contractor will the taking next week off because of the holiday & the high…
Friday, 30 June 2017 10:32
Solving your bear problem
We're hearing about a lot of bear problems this year.Once they have found food on your property, they will be…
Wednesday, 28 June 2017 10:54
Lots of Bear Problems this Year
We returned home last night to find a bear had broken out a ground-floor window and proceeded to ransack the…
Monday, 26 June 2017 14:05
Looking for a Few Good & Strong Men
I am the book tent coordinator. Station 1 is full again and I need to move book boxes out of…
Monday, 26 June 2017 08:20
More About Bears
Probably the largest black bear I've seen was on my neighbors deck this morning.It wasn't afraid of the dogs or…
Friday, 23 June 2017 19:48
Puppies and Bears
ITEM #I used the rcvfd web site for this puppy we found, but saw no way to add the pictures…
Thursday, 22 June 2017 21:17
Mountain Festival
The 2017 Rist Canyon Mountain Festival is full speed ahead! Mark your calendar to join your neighbors and community on…
Tuesday, 20 June 2017 13:22
Bear in Trash
Hello Neighbors and friends,At approximately 7:15 AM, today, I saw a brown bear digging in the trash bin, at 13075…
Friday, 16 June 2017 20:22
Meet Your Area Rep
Attention Rist Canyon residents and landowners:In the next few days you will be receiving a letter from your Area Representative…
Thursday, 15 June 2017 18:57
Summer Canyon Traffic Reminder
Welcome to summer - the season for increased traffic in the canyon. Some of the increase is due to sanctioned…
Tuesday, 06 June 2017 09:18
County Road 44H Reconstruction Open House
All CR 44H Interested Parties:Larimer County is extending an invitation to the Open House for the road reconstruction project which…
Saturday, 03 June 2017 18:41
Gone Again
Our two male German Shepherds Czar and Kaiser have escaped again. They got out around 7:00a Saturday 6/3/17. Both are…
Wednesday, 31 May 2017 16:25
Mail Theft
Someone is rifling through the mail boxes dumping mail on the side of the road or putting it in someone…
Wednesday, 31 May 2017 16:18
Smudge is Missing
Our black and white barn cat, Smudge, has been missing since Monday morning. He is a very friendly, 1-year-old neutered…
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 13:25
Aggressive Dog on Road
Hello Neighbors,Be careful....last week, a large black/gray shepherd came out onto the road, from the driveway at 13075 Rist Canyon…
Saturday, 27 May 2017 10:59
The Shepherds are Home!
Thanks to all the neighbors who were on the lookout and helped us track them down.They are safe and sound…
Saturday, 27 May 2017 09:20
Off Chasing Deer
Our two male White German Shepherds took off chasing deer at 7:00 pm May 26. Czar and Kaiser were heading…
Friday, 26 May 2017 21:17
Missing White German Shepherds
Our two male White German Shepherds took off chasing deer at 7:00 pm May 26. Czar and Kaiser were heading…
Friday, 19 May 2017 10:00
Lost Dogs
Our two dogs, a German Shepherd and Border Collie, took of at about 10:00 this morning. They are young and…
Sunday, 14 May 2017 14:11
Possible Mail Theft
Driving to town Sunday morning I noticed some trash on the side of the road below Davis Ranch. I realized…
Sunday, 30 April 2017 16:12
Reminder: 2nd Annual Wildfire Preparedness Day
The Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department Is Inviting YOU to the2nd Annual Wildfire CommunityPreparedness Day onSaturday - May 6, 2017…
Friday, 21 April 2017 09:28
Missing kitty
We are missing a large striped cat. He took off on Tuesday in the tip top area. He's an old…
Tuesday, 18 April 2017 17:33
RCVFD Book Boxes
With all the construction that has gone on the last several years, I am wondering if there are homeowners out…
Monday, 17 April 2017 12:26
Volunteer Needed!
Wanted: A crafty person to organize the craft vendor booths for the 2017 Mountain Festival. This involves signing up crafters,…
Sunday, 16 April 2017 20:22
2 Dogs Found
We found a black and white border collie and a blue heeler mix up near the fire station this afternoon.…
Tuesday, 11 April 2017 06:31
Prescribed burn information
Two prescribed burns are happening nearby. Neither is in our area, but residents may see or smell smoke during these…
Monday, 10 April 2017 21:09
Two Dogs: One lost, one found
DOG # 1My 5 yr small dog slipped his collar this morning in Paradise Park, and haven't seen him in…
Saturday, 08 April 2017 11:18
2nd Annual Wildfire Preparedness Day
The Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department Is Inviting YOU to the2nd Annual Wildfire CommunityPreparedness Day onSaturday - May 6, 2017…
Tuesday, 28 March 2017 18:58
A Break In
Yesterday between 0700 & 1800 hrs. someone broke into my neighbors house which was locked. (Rist Canyon Road near Fire…
Monday, 20 March 2017 19:49
3 Goats
In Masonville: 3 goats are on our hillside, and neighbors say they have been wandering around in the area for…
Thursday, 16 March 2017 09:28
Red Flag Warning
We are under a Red Flag Warning today from 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM. Forecast calls for west winds 20-30…
Saturday, 11 March 2017 15:14
A Cutie Found
I found this cutie at the bottom of whale rock on rust canyon road in Bellevue colorado.http://wesrutt.com/rcvfd_alert%203-11-17.htmlNaomi This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Friday, 03 March 2017 20:03
Elk on the loose
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is asking people to be on the lookout for a wild adult female elk wearing…
Wednesday, 22 February 2017 23:21
Report Collared Elk Sightings
The US Department of Agriculture is asking people to be on the lookout for a wild adult female elk wearing…
Friday, 17 February 2017 12:14
Breaking Rocks in the Canyon
There has been some speculation about the work crews using heavy equipment to widen the rock walls in the lower…
Wednesday, 15 February 2017 16:27
Nice Burros
Three nice Burros turned up in my front yard this morn. I tossed them in the pasture and closed the…
Monday, 06 February 2017 18:10
Photos Found
We found a package of photos in our driveway after there was an accident on our road and we were…
Sunday, 05 February 2017 18:12
Found Saint Bernard
This morning (Feb 5) a very gentle Saint Bernard walked up to our house on Walking Wind. He looked well…
Tuesday, 24 January 2017 13:38
Moving Books (email corrected)
Neighbors,We will be moving the books tomorrow morning at 9 AM. Anyone who can help us would be greatly appreciated.…
Saturday, 21 January 2017 16:09
Moving Books
Neighbors,I am heading up the Book Bees this year. I am trying to find guys with strong backs to help…
Saturday, 14 January 2017 10:53
Theft
Someone came onto our property either yesterday late afternoon or early this morning and stole a cordless drill, impact driver…
Wednesday, 04 January 2017 16:11
Disaster recovery funding
The 2nd round of disaster recovery funding is available to farmers and ranchers who have an agricultural business that was…
Sunday, 04 December 2016 22:47
Colorado Gives day
Colorado Gives Day is just around the corner. We are hoping to raise funds this year to keep the Rist…
Friday, 02 December 2016 10:33
Colorado Gives Day
I know we are all being stalked by our favorite non-profits about Colorado Gives Day next Tuesday (December 6th). However,…
Wednesday, 30 November 2016 08:46
Mountain Lions in Lower Canyon
Over the past month, we've had multiple mountain lion (4) sightings in the lower Canyon area (mouth of Canyon to…
Sunday, 27 November 2016 18:53
VERY IMPORTANT Art Auction News
Factoids:Over the years, the Richard Schmid Fine Art Auctions netted more than $750,000 for RCFVD capital equipment purchases and operating…
Friday, 25 November 2016 09:58
Support RCVFD while you do your holiday shopping!
Did you know you can support RCVFD when you shop on Amazon? Go to Amazon Smile and enter Rist Canyon…
Sunday, 06 November 2016 19:47
RCVFD Training Davis Ranch Nov 9 ~7:30 pm
Please be aware that RCVFD will be conducting training in Davis Ranch this Wed night. Thanks in advance for your…
Saturday, 05 November 2016 22:01
Festival Organizational Meeting
We are already less than 10 months away from the 2017 Rist Canyon Mountain Festival and Fine Art Auction. We…
Friday, 28 October 2016 15:18
Annual Meeting November 5 at 6:00PM
The Annual Meeting and Election will be held Saturday, November 5 at 6 PM at the Stove Prairie School. All…
Saturday, 15 October 2016 20:19
Dog found
We found a dog that would really like to go home to his owners (found on our property on Fire…
Wednesday, 12 October 2016 12:24
RCVFD Training on Rist Canyon Rd near Stratton Park this evening
Howdy Just a quick heads-up that RCVFD will be doing scenario-based training at the pull-off near Stratton Park this evening.…
Wednesday, 28 September 2016 14:55
Bull Loose
I am posting this pic so that the owner will know where this wandering fellow is. He seems like a…
Tuesday, 06 September 2016 10:38
Family Safety and Emergency Preparedness Expo
Several agencies including Larimer County, the Red Cross, Loveland Fire Authority, and Poudre Fire Authority are hosting an event to…
Thursday, 01 September 2016 17:02
Festival Times, Facebook Page, and Bake Sale
Unless you haven't been reading your email, you already know that our annual Mountain Festival is this weekend. Here are…
Wednesday, 31 August 2016 21:07
Last call for free Community dinner RSVPs
Sackits Hot Shot Catering has set tomorrow as the last day to RSVP for their head count. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.…
Wednesday, 31 August 2016 20:57
Volunteers needed, and last chance to RSVP
Hi fellow Rist Canyon, Buckhorn, Stove Prairie Friends,The festival is just a couple of days away, and once again we…
Tuesday, 30 August 2016 12:01
Fire Restrictions Extended
Current fire restrictions (which were set to expire the end of this month) have been extended by the Board of…
Monday, 29 August 2016 21:56
FREE Community Dinner
It's your last chance to RSVP for the FREE community dinner after the festival at 5 pm Sunday September 4th!…
Monday, 29 August 2016 17:11
Volunteers needed for the Festival this Sunday!
Here is your chance to BE Smokey Bear! Teach a kid how to rope a steer! Like rock climbing? The…
Monday, 29 August 2016 13:30
Plants for Festival
I would like to put out an alert this week to remind people to bring plants for the plant booth…
Tuesday, 23 August 2016 08:45
Festival Bake Sale
It is that time of year again when we are all thinking about what we can do to support our…
Wednesday, 10 August 2016 13:22
Save the date: Mountain Festival
Our annual Mountain Festival is right around the corner. As always, the big day is Labor Day Sunday, which this…
Monday, 08 August 2016 16:12
Yaks Back!
The yaks are home, they are all accounted for, thanks everyone! Richard
Sunday, 07 August 2016 18:12
Yaks
Dear Folks,We put a herd of nine yaks in a pasture at about mile marker 33 in mid-July. They seemed…
Wednesday, 27 July 2016 11:06
Break-in on Stove Prairie Road
Mrs. Osterlie called me on Saturday to say that their place and their next door neighbors were broken into and…
Tuesday, 12 July 2016 12:00
Fire Ban
Larimer County - ***Situational Awareness Only ***No Action RequiredAs of noon today, a ban on open fires for the unincorporated…
Tuesday, 12 July 2016 10:52
On "QT"
We have been looking for our (Siamese) cat "QT". She was last seen on Friday last week on Emerald Glade…
Saturday, 09 July 2016 16:41
Bear Break In
RCVFD & Community, We had a bear break into our cabin on MT Ethel. First floor was mostly destroyed. There…
Thursday, 07 July 2016 16:28
Found Cat
I have an intact male orange tabby that showed up at my house yesterday and is still hanging out. Wondering…
Friday, 01 July 2016 14:28
Yaks
I have 2 yaks that escaped from me in the Buckhorn and 44h area. They have ear tags on. Any…
Friday, 01 July 2016 09:04
Rufus and Sienna
We found (2) dogs running loose on Rist Canyon Rd below Whale Rock Road. Tags say their names are Rufus…