Welcome to Bull Domingo Ranch
Bull Domingo Ranch is a premier subdivision in the Wet Mountain Valley of Custer County, Colorado. The ranch encompasses approximately 14,000 acres. There are currently 376 parcels of 35 acres or more. Whether you are a current homeowner, looking for information about our spacious homesteads, or just looking, welcome!
Please click here for a welcome letter by our board president, Karen Genneken.
If you are not on the Bull Domingo email list and would like to be, please contact Susan Smith at suzoom58@yahoo.com to be added.
BDR Property Owners,
Board Seat Nominations – Karen encouraged the community to apply for board positions. She noted the following information about the expiring terms and vacant seats.
- If you are interested in an opportunity to contribute to the BDR community by running for a board seat, we encourage you to submit a short bio including your past experiences and a goal you would like to bring to the community. If you would like to include a photo, please do.
- There are 3 seats whose 2-year terms are expiring: David Tolar, road manager; Karen Genneken, president and Pam Carpman, board member currently hold those seats. Karen and David are interested in running again. In addition to these 3 expiring term seats, there also is a vacant seat available.
- We will collect submissions for the board seats through May 15th so that we can provide a ballot to the property owners for voting purposes if we have more submissions than seats available.
BDR Property Owners,
BDR CONDITIONING FOR WINTER DRIVING
Hello property owners, neighbors, and friends.
Winter weather has arrived, and shortly, we will be experiencing snow and icy roads more frequently in our neighborhood.
Several things will ensure your safety in not-so-favorable conditions. There are several items recommended to keep in your vehicle until we are clear of winter inclement weather.
Keep in mind that the challenges of inclement-weather driving are exacerbated by frequent dead zones-areas with no cell service-where help may be delayed. It’s best to plan on having the right gear in your vehicle in case you need to wait several hours before help arrives.
Below are some recommendations if you must travel during winter weather.
- Always check the weather at least 3 days out before making plans or from when your plans are scheduled. When snow is forecasted, please have provisions at home to last at least 3 days. If possible, rearrange your travel plans if there are winter storms forecasted.
- Drive only vehicles rated for snow, winter roads with good all-terrain tires. High clearance 4×4 vehicles are highly recommended for mountain living. It is essential to understand your vehicle’s limitations. Risk is involved with any vehicle, but it increases exponentially when your vehicle is not equipped to navigate high mountain winter conditions.
- Keep warm clothes, good hiking winter boots, warm gloves, a sleeping bag, water, and some food in your vehicle as well.
- Keep carpet remnants in your vehicle so you can get traction if you get stuck in ice or snow.
- If you have chains, plan to keep them in your vehicle until May.
- Let others know where you are going, the route you plan to take and when you will be in transit, so if you do not show up someone can look for you (especially if after dark).
- Buy some HOT HANDSTM and keep them in your vehicle, they will keep you warm for about 6-8 hours if needed.
8.It may come in handy to keep a shovel and flares in your vehicle.
**** Again, your best option is to be aware of incoming weather systems and make plans accordingly. Avoid driving in inclement conditions whenever possible.
**** As a reminder, we do not plow BDR roads until there is 6″ of snow on the ground, and we leave about 2.5″ on the roads. Because BDR has dirt roads, we cannot scrape down to the road surface without damaging the roads.
From now until May, look for winter weather
advisories and winter storm warnings on FB and the BDR website.
Visit the website www.bulldomingoranch.org to keep you informed.
Sincerely,
David Tolar, BDR road manager.
BDR Property Owners,
The board would like to thank all the owners who have already sent in their dues payments and remind those who haven’t yet, that the 2025 / ’26 payment of $360 (per lot) are due November 1st, 2025.
You can mail payments to:
Bull Domingo Ranch POA
PO Box 248
Westcliffe, CO 81252
BDR Property Owners,
Please note that the BDRPOA Covenants (11/16/2021), Bylaws (4/15/2021) and Governance Policies and Rules (8/9/2022) have been updated. To review, click on the “Governance Documents” tab above or Click here.
MAILBOX POLICY
Please contact the volunteer listed in the contact list for information to obtain a mailbox in a NDCBU unit owned by the BDRPOA.
Contacts listed on the Bulldomingoranch.org website
1) Contact the Westcliffe CO Post Office to complete a form PS4232 “Rural Customer Delivery Instructions” to be kept on file at the Post Office.(719) 783-2453
2) For parcels purchased with no structure – A mailbox and 3 keys will be provided to a property owner with verification of purchase of parcel and valid ID for a fee of $100.00.
3) For parcels purchased with a structure on the property. These parcels have previously been assigned a mailbox in a NDCBU unit at one of the five locations within the Bull Domingo Ranch. The lock will be changed, and the new owner will be provided 3 keys for a fee of $100.00. New residents are required to list all names of persons receiving mail at the address and post it inside the mailbox for carrier reference.
4) Mailbox fee is $100.00 payable to Bull Domingo Ranch POA and a receipt will be provided.
5) Any property owner requesting an additional key to the mailbox assigned to the parcel will be required to pay a fee of $100.00 for a lock change. The BDRPOA does not keep keys to mailboxes as recommended by the attorney representing Board Members. It is recommended the property. owner secure additional keys and keep one in a secure location.
Please be Mindful of Pine Beetles
Several BDR homeowners have cut and removed pine trees due to pine beetle infestation. Fortunately, it is not an epidemic but we encourage everyone to pay close attention to trees on their property and neighboring properties. According to an article by the Colorado State University (CSU) Extension Office, “The mountain pine beetle epidemic, drought, and most recently broken branches, tops, and toppled trees due to heavy snow or wind have contributed to the population increase.” We typically notice pine beetle attack after it’s too late – when the tree fades at the top or the entire tree. There are tell-tale signs of pine beetle attack before the tree fades, and we should be mindful of these signs to take immediate corrective action. The link to the CSU article on the Ips beetle is below. Please take a few minutes to read it, and share it with your neighbors. Thank you!
Ips Beetle – Colorado State Forest Service
The Latest (Click on Links below)
Ready, Set, Go! (Preparation for Wildland Fire/Custer County Emergency Management)
Custer County Open Fire/Burn Ordinance 15-2
Custer County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Information for prospective property/home owners (Custer County Homeowner’s Packet “Getting Started”)