By Sean Warren, Open Space Manager In mid-October, the Rangers helped to rescue a mule deer buck that had gotten its antlers entangled in a portable soccer net that was in a Valley Resident’s…continue reading
With the challenging year we are having, and the likeliness that kids and adults are working from home, there is more activity and use on our trails. The rangers are starting to notice motorized vehicles…continue reading
By Matt Oven, Park Ranger Every year, the KCRMA Rangers experience several calls from residents regarding wildlife accidently falling into open window wells. This may seem like an unusual occurrence, but it happens more than…continue reading
The KCRMA Rangers, in conjunction with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), will be ramping up efforts help educate homeowners to the dangers of potential bear conflicts due to residents not abiding by recommendations, rules…continue reading
By Gary Norton, Park Ranger As the weather begins to turn cooler, the rangers are planning their fall weed management activities. The two most important seasons are in the spring, when plants begin their growth…continue reading
In June of 2020, the Metropolitan District Board approved a temporary closure of the eastern side of the South Hogback Open Space (SHOS). The closure, which is necessary to protect rare and sensitive plant and…continue reading
Unauthorized Tin Cup Fire Investigation Update Remnants of an unauthorized campfire at Tin Cup campsite. On Aug. 9, an unauthorized fire, located approximately 30’ west of the Tin Cup campsite marker, was reported by a…continue reading
Ranger Field Notes Doing Our Part to Keep Bears Isolated By Peter Marozas, Park Ranger If you haven’t noticed already, the KCRMA Ranger staff has transitioned their old waste receptacles in Brannon Gearhart Park and…continue reading
BEARS ACTIVE AT KEN-CARYL RANCH Updated June 17, 2019: Rangers have recently received several reports of a bear feeding on garbage found in cans. As a friendly reminder: Remember to remove all ATTRACTANTS: Birdfeeders should be…continue reading
The Ken-Caryl Ranch Master Association and Metropolitan District Open Space and Parks Use Rules were revised at the KCRMA Open Space Committee Meeting on April 24. Staff and the KCRMA Open Space Committee removed old…continue reading
BEARS ACTIVE AT KEN-CARYL RANCH Updated June 17, 2019: Rangers have recently received several reports of a bear feeding on garbage found in cans. As a friendly reminder: Remember to remove all ATTRACTANTS: Birdfeeders should be…continue reading