August 2025 Update

 August was very hot and dry most of the month. However, the weather reports indicate that last week of August is going to be cooler with chance of rain for several days. We did have a one late afternoon thunder storm that came through Penrose the third week of August and depending on where you were at, it delivered heavy rain for approximately 45 minutes. Some areas did not receive anything. The AG met sensor only reported they received .15 of an inch that afternoon. The rain was primarily North West of Penrose and Bear Creek’s water rushed down our lower canal and overflowed in several places. The Superintendent and the ditch riders were out until 7:00 p.m. working on cleaning screens and shutting off transfers until the water in the canal receded.

Water delivered down the creek went from 50 c.f.s. at the first of August down to 20 c.f.s. on August 21^st.  The ditch riders are delivering 3^rd irrigations at this time and with few exceptions on certain lines, they are almost completed. If the water maintains, we can foresee 4^th irrigations this year!

Reminder that all assessments were due by 8/1/25. Any outstanding balances are considered delinquent. Those individuals that are two years in arrears were sent letters reminding them that if not paid they are in jeopardy of losing their water shares at the 2026 annual meeting. Post cards were sent out to all shareholders with assessment balances this week. Any shareholder that is not in good standing will not receive irrigation water. It is not the responsibility of the ditch riders to remind you of your delinquency.

Reminder – Labor Day is Monday September 1^st. Beaver Park Water office will not be open. All irrigations will continue as scheduled.

July 2025 update

 

July has been HOT! Temperatures have been mostly in the mid-80’s – mid-90’s. Precipitation for July has been recorded at AG Met Sensor in Penrose almost ¾ of an inch for the month. Our typical monsoon rain for July hasn’t happened in our area, however it has rained significantly north of us so the creek is running around 40 CFS. We have a lot of water for irrigations at this time. Second irrigations are almost completed and Third irrigations are taking place at this time.

It is very important to watch your water on your fields and keep it on your own property. We have had tail water that travels throughout Penrose and has caused flooding of driveways, ponding on others property and water running down the Roads. This is not acceptable. The County has been notified each time this happens. It is important for everyone to know that the ditches placed by the County are not intended for tail water, they are put there as drainage due to natural causes NOT waste water. Please evaluate your irrigation practices and move your water more often to keep the water on your property.  Wasting water is NOT okay. It means that others may not have water when it’s their time to irrigate. As a mutual ditch company, we need to be mindful of all the other shareholders that may suffer from someone not being mindful of their irrigations.

Additionally, it is Not okay to shut or open gates at the delivery boxes. Should you have an issue with a delivery you must contact your ditch rider. If you are unable to reach them, contact the Superintendent and express your concerns with her.

Weather will continue to be hot as usual in August, but you never know when rain may come so always take an umbrella!