IHFR invites you to join us to learn how you can be a part of the community effort to improve the survivability of life and property during a wildfire event. All are welcome!
The ballots for the 2025 IHWD Election have been mailed to the voters of Indian Hills.
On the ballot are six candidates. However, these two have dropped from the race: Emery Carson and William Buchanan.
That means there are four viable candidates for the three positions: Kristin Waters, Marc Rosenberg, Kevin Reese, and…
…well, actually, there are three viable candidates for three open positions, and a fourth candidate who would be detrimental to progress at the district.
The IHWD has long prioritized keeping rates as low as possible and scraping by on infrastructure needs. In recent years, IHWD has shifted its focus to incremental rate changes based on engineering evaluations of infrastructure needs, coupled with harsh drought conditions.
The need for a new treatment system was paramount in recent years for several reasons: 1) The previous system was ineffective and shut down often; 2) the previous system was inefficient and did not reduce nitrates down reliably without blending from other zones; and 3) because of numbers 1 and 2, IHWD could not utilize all of their water wells and therefore wasn’t producing all the water possible.
The new treatment system is not hindered by poor performance or limited yield, allowing the IHWD to turn on and use previously abandoned wells.
Vote for Kristin, Marc, and Kevin to keep moving forward and maintain the positive momentum at IHWD delivering safe water to all of the IHWD customers in Indian Hills.
Three open Board of Director positions will be chosen for the Indian Hills Water District Board of Directors on May 6th, 2025.
The SDA Board Member Manual is an invaluable resource and reference guide for the statutory responsibilities of the special district Board members. You can download the SDA Board Member Manual from: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/html-attachments/s_lg_2021a_02232021_020308_pm_committee_summary/21JtSenLocalHseTran0223AttachE.pdf
While some may believe they can get voted in and install the “Good Ole Boys Club,” there are Colorado State laws that apply to these positions. If you would like to read up on the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) concerning Special Districts, please see: https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-32-special-districts/
The following is an opinion within our community: Any former Indian Hills Water District past board member and past president who was on the prior board over a decade ago, while also perhaps violating the Term Limits of elected office as set forth within the Colorado Constitution and the rights of our Indian Hills residents by choosing not to step down really should reconsider not running for elected board seat. And now, that same past president is running for an open board seat, trying to put the “Good old boys club” in place, him and his close friends to control the board vote, versus having informed qualified independent board members working for the best interests of our community.
We don’t need any “Good Ole Boys Club” in elected office controlling the special district in our community known as Indian Hills Water District.
VOTE: NO – for the “Good Ole Boys Club”.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-our-wendy-and-her-battle-against-cancer
“To know her, is to love her.” No truer words have been spoken when referring to Wendy Coyle, also known as Wendalina, Wen, Wendell, Wendy the great, Wendal Axelrod and of course, Mommay. She has a personality so grand, you can’t help but be drawn to her presence. She has a smile so beautiful, it will bring a levity to even the darkest scenarios. She is the most genuinely compassionate person we’ve ever known and is therefore, the glue that holds her family and friends together. While I could go on and on, what really needs to be addressed is that this beautiful soul is suffering and needs our help. Wendy has been courageously fighting non-small cell carcinoma for over a year and a half and has until recently, been “prevailing” the only way one can with a terminal illness. While we remain hopeful, her options have become very limited and the prognosis is sadly, quite bleak to say the least. She has endured over 25 rounds of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and countless radiation treatments. Unfortunately at this point, a clinical trial is the final option on the table. So here we are. To say we feel helpless watching her fight would be an understatement and while we can’t change her diagnosis, I’m hopeful we can relieve the burden of her financial stress. As you can imagine, the medical bills have been piling up over this past year after weekly hospital visits. If you have anything to spare, we would love nothing more than to take the financial burden off of her plate and let her focus solely on her health and comfort. Thank you, SO VERY MUCH, in advance and let’s go Wendell.
From 11 am – 1 pm at the INDIAN HILLS FIRE STATION – 4476 PARMALEE GULCH ROAD, INDIAN HILLS CO 80454
Hang out with your neighbors and your local firefighters!
Enjoy barbecue, root beer floats, fire truck tours for kids, wildfire risk reduction information, and home assessment sign-ups!
All are welcome to this free event hosted by Indian Hills Fire-Rescue and Fire Boots.
WINTER STORM WATCH
ISSUED: 2:30 PM FEB. 8, 2024 – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT…
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches with locally higher amounts up to 12 inches possible. This includes the Front Range Foothills, Palmer Divide, Urban Corridor and adjacent plains.
* WHERE…Portions of central, north central, and northeast Colorado.
* WHEN…From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Be prepared for snowpacked and icy roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…There is quite a bit of uncertainty in the models on where the heavier snowfall will occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
https://www.wunderground.com/severe/us/co/indian-hills/KCOINDIA2
Sunday 1/28/2024 Updates
Operations is working to bring low nitrate water into the system and restore full pressure to the homes above the Zone 2 Booster.
IHWD will work with the property owner whose service line was found to have a leak earlier Sunday morning and to confirm that this is the source of the main leak Monday and Tuesday.
Everyone except those on the service line suspected of the leak and above the Zone 2 Booster station should have water.
Please continue to conserve.
The water filling station will be open 8 am to 8 pm until it is no longer needed.
Thank you.
Mike Cunningham
