Date: Saturday: Nov. 12
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Ranch House

Have you ever found an old-looking object on your property or in Ken-Caryl Ranch Open Space and you wanted to know more about it? The Ken-Caryl Ranch Historical Society would like you to bring your ancient and historical artifacts to its Archaeology Artifact Day event on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ranch House. The Historical Society will have experts on hand to tell you more about your artifact, as well as photograph and document it for archival purposes. If you don’t want to keep your item, you are welcome to donate the artifact so the Historical Society can add it to their permanent collection. Donating the item is completely optional. If you have any questions, contact Jack Warner at jackeagle@aol.com.

On Nov. 3, a hearing was conducted in Jefferson County District Court as requested by the Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District (KCRMD) in the matter of the Plains Metropolitan District. KCRMD had requested the hearing in an effort to compel the Plains Metropolitan District to construct recreational facilities for the Ken-Caryl Ranch community pursuant to its 1985 Service Plan. Following a day of testimony from both sides, Jefferson County District Court Judge Tamara Russell will review the evidence presented at the hearing and issue a ruling on the matter. There is no specific timetable when Judge Russell’s ruling will be made.

The Open Space Committee, Staff and Volunteer Trail Coordinators have created a Draft Plan to rehabilitate and restore the Massey Draw Canyon Trail. The goals of the plan are to increase the sustainability of the trail, better protect open space resources, reduce erosion, and increase user safety, while keeping the rugged character of the trail as a hiker-only trail. The work will include rock steps, drainage improvements and tread work to better define the trail. Many residents use this trail and are familiar with the large rock formations that the trail ascends about halfway up. The Open Space Committee would like input from residents regarding travel across these rocks. Should fixed anchors such as handholds, steps, cables or ladders be installed to aid travel across these rocks? Would you prefer to see the rock scramble section left unchanged? Please send your comments no later than Friday, Nov. 11 to Sean Warren at seanw@kcranch.org.