September 2023

A person in a safety vest studies blueprints at a construction site, with a white hard hat resting on the plans.

September 5, 2023

Capital Project for 2023 Will Likely Be Postponed

This project was scheduled at a cost of $1,375,570. This pipeline has experienced only one break in recent years. However, CDOT is widening Santa Fe…

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September 5, 2023

Financial Administrator Celebrates 20 Years

Vanessa Shipley has served as the financial administrator for the District since 2003. She is responsible for managing all district finances including…

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September 5, 2023

Summer Watering Rules and Drought Status

According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), 14% of the state is currently experiencing some level of drought with 13% in…

A person is turning on a faucet to wash their hands, with water about to flow into their palm.

September 5, 2023

Imagine a Day Without Water is October 19

A day without water would be incredibly challenging and disruptive to our daily lives, as water is an essential resource that we often take for…

A hand holds a pumpkin top, revealing vibrant orange flesh and strands, with seeds dangling as if pulled from inside.

September 5, 2023

Protect Your Pipes from a Plumbing Nightmare!

Be sure to dispose of your pumpkin guts and seeds properly. Never put them down your sink or flush them down the toilet!

A golden-brown fried turkey is resting in a large pot, likely used for deep frying.

September 5, 2023

Can the Grease this Holiday Season

The District would like to remind you to can the cooking grease this holiday season. Cooking, especially during the holidays, can leave gallons of…

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