April 2026 Update

 April 2026 was a very interesting month. Drought conditions continued throughout the month with red flag warnings daily. This resulted in temperatures in the 80’s. However, we finally had a change on the 29^th of the month with some well needed rain. As of the 29^th accumulations are .35 of an inch according to the AG Met sensor in Penrose. It is expected to continue to rain today the 30^th and possibly turn to snow tonight.

Ditch riders are continuing to schedule and deliver irrigation water. Reminder if your account is not in good standing, you will not be scheduled to receive irrigation water. We do not know what the weather will bring us in the future. It is suggested when you are offered water, take it.

Contact Numbers for Staff

Connie Johnson – 719-371-4312 Superintendent

Jonie Grisenti – 719-371-4313 Ditch Rider Central Lines

Alex Koshak – 719-371-4310 Ditch Rider West Lines

Trevor Reese – 719-371-4311 Ditch Rider East Lines

Dawn Daniels – 719-372-3664 Office Administrator

Continue to pray for rain. Carry an umbrella and keep your rain boots handy!

March 2026 Update

 

March was an interesting time for Penrose. We had a scare of fire that forced evacuations and pre-evacuations to many in Penrose. Fortunately, no structures were lost in the evacuation areas. We are thankful for the first responders and fire crews who worked so diligently to keep our beautiful community from any harm.

Our weather for the month was mostly warm, windy and dry with the exception of the AG Met sensor reporting that we received 1.17 inches of moisture in the first week of March. Colorado has many areas that are experiencing exceptional drought due to the lack of snow.

The Board of Directors, our Engineer and the State water resources dam safety engineer have been working together to obtain approval for the Engineering/Design phase for Brush Hollow Reservoir. Once the approval is completed the next phase will be to find a contractor to actually do the work on the dam as directed by the State Dam safety engineer. The process is slow, but the end result will restore our ability to fill the reservoir to 93 ft and not be restricted to 90 feet. Our engineer is working with CWCB to find grant money for this repair as costs to complete this work are very expensive.

All share assessments are due April 1^st. If not paid those shareholders unpaid will not be put on the schedule for irrigation water.

We did not have a “winter” in Penrose and all the trees are bloomed out with leaves and flowers on the fruit bearing trees. Please pray for rain for moisture rather than a spring snow storm to protect all the Fruit bearing trees.

Always prepare for rain. Take an umbrella and jacket in your vehicle.