Durango West 2 E-News July 2024
DW2 E-News July 2024
Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Grounds
Though we are all grateful for the rain, it can bring more mosquitos. Do your part in eliminating breeding grounds for mosquitoes by checking for standing water around your home and getting rid of it. This small effort will help protect yourself, your family and your neighbors from mosquito-borne diseases. See below for more information. The district contracts with Animas Mosquito Control District to monitor and treat the ponds on a monthly basis.
Respect Property Owners Along Trails
Not all trails are on district greenbelt. Some are right of ways, but many are historic trails that adjacent property owners allow residents to use. We remind residents to be respectful of property owners along all trails. This includes not talking loudly, picking up dog poop, putting your dog on leash so the dog doesn't run onto private property, and in general being aware of where you are and respectful of others.
Mail Building
Do not leave any boxes or items to give away at the mail building. This area needs to remain clear for the postal workers and residents to easily access mail and parcel lockers.
Unfortunately, keys to the community bulletin boards keep disappearing. So if you have an item you would like to post, just put it in the DW2 drop box under the window at the mail building and it will get posted. Do not tape any flyers, etc on the outside of the community bulletin board. Thank you for your cooperation.
Summer Projects Update
The district has completed several summer projects: new street and traffic signs were installed, fencing repaired or replaced; playground playsoft mulch replenished and raked out; potholes filled. See below for more information.
Protect Wildlife – Keep Dogs on Leash
It is dog owners' responsiblity to ensure deer and other wildlife in the neighborhood are not harrassed by off leash dogs. The La Plata County Living with Wildlife Advisory Board tells residents: Do not let dogs roam when they are outside. Always keep your dog on leash while hiking or walking to prevent wildlife conflicts. Wildlife raise their young in the summer and dogs off leash may create fatal interference. Dogs harrassing wildlife is against state law and should be reported to Colorado State Parks and Wildlife at 970-247-0855.
Open Burning Prohibited
The district reminds residents that open burning is prohibited. See the complete policy.
Fire Hydrants - Three Foot Clearance
If you have a fire hydrant on your property, please keep it accessible year-round. Summer is a great time to remove shrubs, branches, etc that block visual and physical access. There should be a three-foot clear circle around the hydrant.
2024 Drinking Water Quality Report for Calendar Year 2023 Available
Durango West Metro District #2’s Annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is now available on our website and at this direct URL: https://www.dgowest2.com/files/b7db99d99/2024+CCR.pdf
The CCR is a thorough analysis required by State Health to ensure that customers have the opportunity to understand the quality of the water they are receiving. If you would like a copy emailed to you, please email the District Manager at dw2@dgowest2.com. For questions about the water quality analysis, please call our water operator Dave Marsa at 759-1609.
DW2's New Website: dgowest2.com
Please make a note of the new domain/website URL. Ebill users can now access their ebills at https://www.dgowest2.com/ and click on Ebill Login under Quick Links on the right column of the home page. Please contact us if you have any questions.
There is no Board Meeting in July
Next Board Meeting is August 21st at 5 p.m. at the Mail House
