SHELTER IN PLACE!

July 21, 2026 - Pres Michael Combest

SHELTER IN PLACE!

You may have noticed... We got some rain.

As a result of what has been described to me as the most rain in decades, many roads are totally impassable in spots. Particularly mid-ranch on N7103. The wash just south of N7135 is a total disaster and must be avoided.

The attached pic is one in a multi-day series collected by Director Jim Wells. He documented this 7103 wash from day to day as it essentially turned to what you see in the pic.

I've been out on the roads some. Justin Harvey has been involved with his considerable experience and knowledge of the area. We are working.

At this time, we are working out ways to connect less damaged roadways so that routes up to C7230 can be made "more passable".

In reality, the best thing for everyone to do is stay off the roads for a few days while they dry out. We all know this. We have all been told this before. This is a time when it is very important to understand and observe.

Do not cross water if you don't know the depth. And, understand that if you do know the depth you may still get stuck anyway.

Do not expect easy passage even if you are in a very capable 4X4. The roads are just that bad.

Do stay home.

We are in an off-grid community during a nearly FEMA-like event, at least as far as the roads themselves are concerend. There are areas where they are actually just not there anymore.

The best attempt at advice is to get to 7104 as early in a South-to-North direction as possible. 7103 is just that bad.

North of 7135 on 7103 has been reported as OK, but trust your own observation. Nobody is driving your vehicle, but you. You have to decide.

The bottom line, until things do dry out, is that unless you are in a very capable 4X4 and you know how to drive it, you will likely get stuck somewhere. It is just that bad out there.

If you have anything to report, please email or call the POA phone number as some people have. This information will help us in planning our approach to repairs.

Know this: Every member of the board is in constant communication. We started today before the sun even came up and have been working together on solutions for days. We have to wait until the roads dry up, or else all efforts will just get washed away again.