On 10-24-1994, Silver Spurs Ranch Property Owner's Association filed for corporate status registration with the state of Colorado. Our primary developer was Colorado Mountain Development, Inc. owned by Jerry Dunn of Englewood, Colorado. Some 6500 acres was originally purchased from Colorado Fuel and Iron (CF&I). This acreage was developed in six different phases or Filings. Originally there were 165 total lots available for purchase.
These lots were accessible with 26 miles of roads. Through the years, two of the larger lots were sub-divided thus creating 169 lots. All have been sold to 145 different owners.
The ranch is located west of Interstate Highway 25, seven miles south of Walsenburg, Colorado between Exit 42 and Exit 49. Access is from Rouse Road or Ideal Road (CCR 330). Entrance signs are easily noticed on both the North and South Entrances.
Currently, there are 48 permanent residential homes on the ranch. We have 3 lots with permanent storage structures built on site.
Every lot owner automatically becomes a member of our Property Owners Association. Presently, dues are $295 per year per lot due on January 1st. There is a $50 late fee per lot if paid after March 15th. Non-payers become inactive members and liens are filed against their lots. They lose all privileges until all fees are paid in full.
There was a one-time electric extension assessment of $2700 per lot. All of these have been paid. Any property sub-divided is subject to this fee in full. Minimum lot size is 35 acres. NOTE: THIS IS A TAP FEE ONLY. IT ALLOWS THE OWNERS TO TAP INTO THE POWER. IT DOES NOT PUT POWER TO THEIR BUILDING SITE.
We are "a covenant restricted community". We do not allow mobile homes. Everyone must be aware of the fact that the state of Colorado does not recognize the term "Modular Home". They only define and inspect two types of "Manufactured Homes".
A. "HUD" homes or "red-tagged," the conventional mobile home with a metal frame.
B. "UBC" homes or "silver-tagged" units built on wooden frames. These do not have metal frames.
Our covenants are very clear on this point.
Our board serves as our Architectural Review Committee. All buildings and dwellings must have plans submitted and approved before obtaining county permits. We also have setbacks, utility easements and covenants about land use, animals, etc. Guidelines are available on the website.
The POA does maintain a cattle lease on the entire ranch development. This is the reason that our property is classified as agricultural, thus the very low property tax. If a new owner elects to fence their property, which is their prerogative, their lot could be excluded from the grazing lease and may be re-classified by the county tax assessor as urban residential, thus greatly increasing their taxes.
We have a very active Board of Directors consisting of up to five members. Our terms are staggered three-year terms so that experienced members will always be on the board.
Current officers are posted on our site. They may be contacted via postal service or via e-mail.
In compliance with the new CO Senate Bill 05-100 Section 38-33.3-209.4
Section 3 all required information is posted on this web page. Our Insurance Unites States Liability Insurance Company
Agency: Concorde General Agency, Inc
Fargo, ND
Broker:
Chacon Insurance Services Inc.
Trinidad, CO
Policy NPP1607016
