Durango West 2 E-News May 2025
DW2 E-News May 2025
Wildfire Mitigation Starts Mid-June
This year's District wildfire mitigation project will begin mid June. See below for more information.
Spring Projects - Read Easement and ROW Policies
Many residents are getting ready for spring/summer projects such as landscaping, fencing or other. Along with obtaining locates via 811, residents are advised to read the following policies regarding Road Right of Way (ROW) parameters as well as utility/drainage easements.
Bumper Pine Cone Year - Spring Cleaning in Our Street Gutters – Take 5 Minutes
Thanks to all those residents who have already cleaned up in front of their house. There are still alot of pine cones and needles in the street gutters. Residents are asked to take just 5 minutes to clean up what is in front of their property and dispose of it properly. This will assist proper drainage as well as prevent damage to the adjoining asphalt. Our street sweeper is not scheduled until June and will have a difficult time removing the number of pine cones in the street.
Commitment to Mitigation
As a district, Durango West 2 takes wildfire mitigation very seriously. The district has $31,360 budgeted in 2025 for its continuous commitment to wildfire mitigation around the district. This will allow us to continue the work we have been doing over the past seven years. In 2018, DW2 began a three-year plan developed by Fire Smart Inc to reduce wildfire risk within the common areas of our community. The total area mitigated is approximately 64.45 acres which constitutes all of the district open space properties. Beginning in 2022, DW2 began maintaining and improving mitigation treatments in these previously treated common areas. Treatments were again prioritized due to risk and need and are re-evaluated each year. The greenbelt mitigation treatments are designed to reduce the intensity and spread rates of wildfire in and around the district. These treatments accomplish this by reducing fuel density and connectivity. These treatments are designed to work in combination with mitigation treatments by residents on private properties that border the greenbelt.
DW2 Community Garage Sale is Saturday, June 14th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
So start gathering your stuff! Fun neighborhood event.
Ebill vs Autopay
Ebill is an option to receive your bill via email and have your past bills all available online anytime. You cannot pay your bill via e-bill or online. To set up autopay with the district, please fill out this form and email it to dw2@dgowest2.com or put in the DW2 drop box under the window at the mail building.
Dog Owners
A reminder to keep your dog(s) on your property as it is against the La Plata County code to allow dogs to be at-large without their owner. Animal Control patrols this neighborhood and responds to calls. So, keep your dog safe at home. When walking your dog(s), keep them on leash or under voice control while on the road or in the greenbelt. Residents enjoy walking, running and biking our streets and trails and should feel safe while doing so.
Fire Hydrants Access
If you have a fire hydrant on your property, please keep it accessible year-round. Springtime and summer are great times to remove shrubs, branches, etc that block visual and physical access.
There is no May Board Meeting. The Next Board Meeting is June 18th at 5 p.m. at the Mail House
