Remember social distancing & wear your mask…

OUTDOOR POOL IS OPEN: hours of operation will be Monday – Friday 8am – 3:45pm. RESIDENTS ONLY! Masks are required while on the deck of the pool. Bottled water only! YOU MUST SHOWER before entering the pool, there will also be a Purell stand with trash can; we ask that everyone that uses the pool area; that you wipe down the areas that you use. There will be a sign up sheet in the office for the pool, we are allowed 16 people in the pool area and we will base the usage on first come, first served. (For instance; if we have 16 residents at the pool, and the 17th resident shows up. If the 1st person has been there over an hour – then they will be asked to leave the pool area so another resident can use it.) Remember we have a lot of residents that like to use the pool, and this will ensure that everyone has the opportunity to do so, without a schedule. SPA IS CLOSED UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.

Common areas: If you take chairs and other personal items to the commons area, please take them home with you. Any items left in the commons areas will be disposed of.

Thank you, Management.

Good News!!!! The New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division is allowing people to renew their driver’s license online, no matter your age at www.mvd.newmexico.gov

COVID-19 Vaccine Sign-up – If you have not received your COVID vaccine and would like to: Gerald Champion Hospital in Alamogordo is Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson shots. The contact phone # 575-446-4422. Also you can

sign up at cvvaccine.nmhealth.org. This month we will have Curative here for COVID-19 testing on April 9th and 23rd 2021. We ask that everyone get tested, the test is quick and painless, this is an oral swab in the mouth, this helps our numbers in the county to remain low and allows the state to open our county for more relaxed mandates. So PLEASE come get tested.

Clubhouse North- Gym: If you can’t make your appointment please call and cancel. If you do not cancel your appointment and don’t show, or if you cancel numerous times you will be

put on a waiting list, and will not be able to set up appointments for you. We have extended the hours 6AM to

5PM last appointment time at 4PM. Indoor Pool at Clubhouse North: The indoor pool is open 9:00 am Monday through Friday. The pool is by appointment only. Only 2 people at a time unless it’s a water aerobics class. Appointments will be for 45 minutes, this gives us time to sanitize and prep for the next appointment. (Pool will be marked for social distancing.)

Pool rules include: 1) You must come dressed in your swim attire, changing rooms and locker

areas will remain closed. 2) You MUST shower before entering the pool. 3) You MUST social distance while in the pool and on the pool deck. 4) Masks ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES while on the pool deck. 5) Please exit through the side door 6) Please remember that the next appointment is coming in right behind

you.. 7) RESIDENTS ONLY!!

Water Aerobics: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 am at the pool in clubhouse north, limited to 10 participants. For information call MaryKay Brady at 575-546-1931 or Margaret Giralte 262-751-4950 2nd Water Aerobics Class: Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am at the pool in clubhouse north, limited to 10 participants. If you have any questions you can call or text Debby Tennison @ 575-652-2155 REMEMBER: Social Distancing and Masks required. Bottled water only!!! Water Aerobics- Sign-up first come, first served. Due to the limited number of people in a group, if you can’t make your appointment PLEASE call and cancel. If you miss one appointment you will be placed on a waiting list.

ATTENTION: Please don’t stop the Trails West crews for concerns or issues, notify the office and a work order will be made. Thank you!

ATTENTION PET OWNERS: It is very important that the office has pictures and vaccine records for your pets. Please contact the office to make sure that these documents are on file. If you just want to update pet pictures, Please email them to Leigh at trailswest@totacc.com

Main gate: If you have a gate clic card that is NOT opening the front gate; please bring them to the office so we can either get them working or replace them. We are in the process of getting new clic cards to the residents that have brought them into the office. Thank you for your continued patience.

Please do NOT be complacent. We are a gated community however, there are still numerous strangers working and driving through our community. It is a good idea to keep everything under lock and key. We have a beautiful community and this

could make us a target for thieves, especially during this time of COVID. Residents riding bikes, and cruising in their golf carts and buggies, we urge you to please put a flag on your bicycles and lower profile carts and buggies. These 5’ flags can be

purchased at Wal-Mart and Amazon. Resident Phone Calls: During the COVID pandemic we have implemented an old tradition of calling our folks in the park to make sure all is well. It is important that you call us back to let us know that you are doing OK. Also it is your choice if you want us to continue to call. If you don’t, just let us know when we call you and we will take you off the call list. Thank you, Management

Would you like to be a celebrity?? Anyone who would like to write a testimonial about the wonderful lifestyle at Trails West is welcome to submit a note about what you love about the Trails West community!!! Just bring them into the office!!

ROAD CONSTRUCTION: All of the major road construction is done, however they are still working in the park on minor problem areas. Be done soon!!

EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS: Once again we need to make sure that every resident has filled out the emergency contact form. Please come by the office and update your information or pick one up. It is very important that we have these on file. Thank you TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES: NEW Trails West Directories are available in the clubhouse. Please check what issue you have! The one available now is December 2020 edition (PINK).

SAFE HAVEN ANIMAL SANCTYARY: I would like thank all the kind residents who leave their empty cans with me for the shelter, it is much appreciated. If you have items for their thrift store (opposite Sutherlands) and can’t get there you can leave then with me and I will see they get them. Safe Haven always welcomes visitors to the sanctuary and has many nice pets there looking for a forever home. Please keep them in mind if you are thinking of adopting a new friend. The sanctuary is located at Eagle Rd. and El Centro and it is a good idea to phone before you go 575-805-5338. Thank you again, Margaret Butterworth 103 Happy Trails South

SPRING CLEANING: Spring is here!!!!! And the time has come to refresh and renew our beautiful yards and homes!! The weeds will be popping out saying (“Hello”), everything will start to bloom and awaken from the winter chill. So call your yard man/woman, and get the job started. If not the Trails West crew will be there

soon and there will be charges due from YOU!! Also now is the time to think about; if you want to repaint your house. Spring is the perfect time of the year for that too. But remember that all house colors must be approved through the office.

Casa de Peregrinos Food Program: We have a lot of volunteers from Trails West that puts their time and efforts in helping at the food bank. We would like to recognize a few of the residents at this time. Diane Hammond, Sandy Swanson and Suzie Lacy where photographed in the 2020 Annual Report to the community handbook. Keep up the

great work!!! YOU ALL ROCK!!!

Fun & Games All of the Scheduled activities have been canceled due to the restrictions that have been enacted, and will remain canceled until further notice. I know this is a hard time for all of us. But if we work together and abide by the state rules, we will all get

through this. Main Clubhouse

THE BILLIARDS ROOM IS OPEN. Only 4 people at a time!! MASKS MUST REMAIN ON AND BOTTLED WATER ALLOWED!

Card Players: The game room is open again. We have 4 tables open and can hold up to 16 players at one time.. Always remember to keep your masks on, and bottled water ONLY!! Pinochle is being played on Thursday & Friday @ 1:00pm in the

game room… PINOCHLE GROUP: They are meeting right now on Thursday and Friday at 1:00pm in the game room. Books & Puzzles: When you bring books and/or puzzles to the clubhouse; Please place them in one of the totes at the front door, so they can be sanitized. If you want to go into the library to get books or if you want a puzzle or games from the game closet (you must wear gloves and masks). Thank you, Management.

BOCCE BALL: We will be changing over to our summer schedule as of April 1st. The start time will change from its current 1 pm to 9 am, Monday through Friday, weather permitting. We are located behind the pickle ball court and everyone is welcome. The game is easy to play and the rules are easy to follow. It is not physically demanding, but it’s a lot of fun. Any number from 2 to 8 can play, and there is always someone available to help out if you need a few pointers. Those with physical disabilities are encouraged to stop by to play or just keep an eye on us to make sure we don’t cheat. Interested parties don’t have to register or sign up for anything. Just show up any weekday at start time whenever it’s convenient for you. Play or not play, you will find a great bunch of people, get a little exercise, and maybe make a few friends. If you need information call: Tony DePiazza (817)-715-0184or Dave Maxwell 382-0555.

BOCCE NOTES: There has been some question about the use of bocce ball equipment at the court. Just to be clear, there is a locked wooden box containing personal items that is not part of the park equipment. Those items were purchased or provided by the regular weekday bocce players at their own expense, as was the construction of the box that contain them. There is, however, a smaller box nearby containing a complete set of bocce balls, available for public use by park residents. The park encourages everyone to enjoy the use of the bocce ball courts, but please respect the personal property of others. Please contact Tony DePiazza at (817)-715-0184 or Dave Maxwell 382-0555 ANYONE INTERESTED IN PLAYING SOME PING PONG (table tennis)?? Single or doubles looking to establish a ping pong day(hour) once or twice a week , like Tuesday and Thursday. If interested, please call/text Scott Jasmin (507)219-7080. NO MORE THEN 5 PEOPLE, BOTTLED WATER ONLY, MASK & SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE REQUIRED! CLUBHOUSE IS OPEN FOR THIS ACTIVITY!!! Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year. The day aims to raise awareness among masses about climate change and global warming. The day inspires to act towards the protection of the environment and focus on the need for conservation. Earth Day is recognized as the largest civic event in the world.

April Birthdays Sharon McEntyre 4/1 Carl Maier 4/19 Bill Woods 4/1 Karen O’Brien 4/19 Ray Williams 4/2 Michael Wick 4/19 Pat Vicencio 4/2 Joan Johnson 4/21 Julie Sala 4/4 Tony Morrone 4/21 Renate Davis 4/5 Nancy Siddens 4/21 BJ Alford 4/5 Judy Korpi 4/22 Donna Jaeger 4/6 Barbara Restrow 4/23 Veronika Barnes 4/7 Lee Hennington 4/23 Pauline MacDonald 4/9 Victoria Stickney 4/23 Bert Sevey 4/10 Vicki Texeira 4/24 Judy O’Marr 4/10 Judy Nunn 4/26 Rita Smith 4/11 Karen Pace 4/26 Charlene Kummel 4/11 Carol O’Neill 4/27 Sandra (Dee) Donalson 4/11 Valerie Westover 4/27 Marian Ford 4/13 Katy Fredrick 4/27 Wanda Wyatt 4/13 Benay Edwards 4/28 Ken Rudolph 4/15 Sharon Lotkin 4/28 David Blair 4/16 Sylvia Clouser 4/28 Laura Esquibel 4/17 Rae Lynn Herbster 4/29

Steve Lotkin 4/29

WELCOME NEWCOMERS TO TRAILS WEST!! Kenneth & Deloris Blanding 272 Happy Trails South

Karla Briggs 336 Day Dreamer Drive Ronald & Donna Kirchofner 228 Happy Trails North

Elke Wunderlich 371 No Problem Drive Arlie Huber 361 No Problem Drive

Sunshine Committee: Rev. Gini Smith is the representative of the Sunshine Committee. If you know of anyone in our community that is having surgery, in the hospital or has lost a loved one, please let Gini know so she can show love and support of the community by sending them a card. Rev. Gini Smith (530)306-5087

Fraud Fighters: Proof of the spoof: In February, a local New Mexico school district warned parents about a spoofed website, built to look virtually identical to the real school district website. The website was well done, the fake good enough to not be obvious at the first glance. But it held many of the hallmarks of a spoofed website- a site build to mimic a legitimate website for malicious purposes. HOW TO SPOT A SPOOF:

• Verify the spelling of web addresses, websites, and email addresses that look trustworthy but may be imitations of legitimate websites.

• Ensure operating systems and applications are updated to the most current versions.

• Do NOT open emails or attachments from unknown individuals, and NEVER provide personal information via e-mail.

• Verify that the website you visit has a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate. In other words, check to make sure the address has https, not just http at the beginning of the URL (web address).

• IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE SPOTTED A SPOOFED WEBSITE? Report it right away to the legitimate owner of the website (if you can) and to the FBI @ https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety

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PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU DON’T PUT YOUR MAIL IN THE RENTAL DROP BOX, the drop box is not checked daily, so putting your mail in it can delay your mail by days. Thank you, Management.

LET’S BE SAFE!! Should someone fall, you should always call 911. Someone may say they don’t need 911 though the only ones who can say that IS 911!! So, you will find that management of Trails West as well as the Trails West crew will always call 911. Neighbors should do the same as the 911 crew are the only ones who can say whether you need to go to the hospital, doctor or just go home and rest!!! Management

If you have solicitors’ knocking on your door please call the Office @ 575-524-9226 during office hours or Ruben @ 575-639-3566, or Ruben Jr. 575-639-3569 so they can be escorted off the property.

Please be advised and share with your neighbors – ANY changes to the outside of your home, including additional plantings or removal MUST be approved by Ruben and Leigh with input from the owners of Trails West. You must have a written approval for the changes you wish to make. Please bring in your changes in writing for approval. This is due to folks taking upon themselves

to make changes that have not been approved. The owners of Trails West want all residents to know that they are not trying to be restrictive though Trails West was created with an open concept.

RESIDENTS GOING AWAY FOR THE DAY, PLEASE DON’T PARK BY THE ENTRANCE OF THE CLUBHOUSE!! THERE IS PLENTY OF PARKING AROUND THE CLUBHOUSE WITHOUT BEING AT

THE DOORWAYS.

Be advised the only room that can be reserved in the main clubhouse is the

ballroom, and in clubhouse north is the conference room. But all reservations are

made at the main clubhouse. When we open!!

Please be courteous to your neighbors, when it is windy please tie up your wind chimes. Thank you!

ATTENTION: EACH AND EVERY GROUP MUST CLEAN UP AFTER THEMSELVES! ONCE THE ROOM IS BACK IN ORDER, BE SURE TO

TAKE OUT THE GARBAGE. THAT IS THE LAST CLEANUP ITEM EACH GROUP NEEDS TO DO BEFORE THE NEXT PEOPLE COME IN..

PLEASE REMEMBER ANY TIME YOU ARE GOING TO HOSTING A FUNCTION IN THE MAIN ROOM OF THE CLUBHOUSE THAT INCLUDES PEOPLE COMING FROM OUTSIDE TRAILS WEST COMMUNITY, YOU MUST HAVE A “WATCHER” IN PLACE TO MAKE SURE FOLKS ARE GOING TO THE MAIN ROOM AND NOT OTHER ROOMS. SHOULD YOU NOT HAVE A “WATCHER” IN PLACE DURING YOUR FUNCTION; THE HOST(S) FOR THE EVENT WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR THEFT DONE IN OTHER ROOMS. Management

It has been brought to our attention that some residents are letting their dogs run without a leash. Also they are not picking up their dogs waste. Please clean up after your dog, no matter where they potty, and keep them on a leash…. Per the Guidelines for Living – Pet Playground is OPEN!

TRAVELING FORMS: It’s highly recommended by the Trails West Management that you turn in a “Traveling Form” when you will be out of town. The forms are at the end of the counter in the clubhouse at all times and you will also find mail hold cards should you need them!

HOW ABOUT A BUDDY SYSTEM? Please think about your neighbors, especially those that are alone! Figure out a buddy system to let each other know that all is ok each day!!! It could be as simple as a light on or off. In Trails West there isn’t anyone who isn’t a

neighbor!! The Flags! The Flags! Where are you from? It’s time to put up your flag from where you hail! We have new flags, and new pens to put your number on them with! Where were you born? Where did you go to school? Where did you raise your family? Or maybe, where did you come from before joining Trails West? Let’s fill up the map once again with who and where!! Come into the office and get a new flag for the map! Library: When you return books, donate books, or are just looking and it is difficult to reshelf, please place books in the basket by the fireplace. Right now we ask that all books to be returned to the library be place in the plastic bins by the front door, so they can be sterilized.

SERIOUS BUSINESS!!! Over the years, it is easy to forget who you might have inadvertently shared your private 4 digit code. Realistically, you should be the only one who has and uses your 4 digit code. Sometimes, in a pinch it could have been shared with a worker, delivery person or such and they really should NOT have it! And, you just do not know who they may have shared it with. IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT YOUR CODE HAS NOT BEEN COMPROMISED. If you have any doubt at all, please stop by the Trails West office and Leigh will gladly change it for you

DIRTY WATER: Las Cruces Utilities provides the water, wastewater and solid waste removal to Trails West. So, when you experience dirty water coming into your home, you need to inform the City of Las Cruces right away while running your water in the home until clear. The City of Las Cruces needs to hear directly

from the person(s) being affected. Not every home at the same time gets this problem. This helps the City of Las Cruces to locate where an issue needs to be addressed. Trails West is on the City of Las Cruces water system and dirty water can stem from anywhere in the City of Las Cruces which might have a break in their lines. Once they repair a line, when they re-attach the lines friction from the water breaks loose minerals that have built up and pushes them down the line. Please call the City of Las Cruces any time you have dirty water problem at (575) 526-0500. Trails West may pay for your water though the City of Las Cruces is the source of water and they don’t know there is an issue, they cannot help to correct the problem. The City of Las Cruces does not want to hear from Trails West, they NEED to hear from the affected party. PLEASE NOTE: Water leaks are not a city emergency that is a Trails West issue. So call the office for a work order or after hours call Ruben at (575)639-3566. Management OUTSIDE VISITORS AND CHILDREN VISITING: Trails West guidelines state: Guest staying 72 hours or longer must be registered at the management office to obtain guest identification, and guests are NOT ALLOWED to bring pets into the community. Also management has noticed that some children are not being accompanied by the resident, and have been playing on golf carts and bikes. PLEASE, DON’T ALLOW THIS; THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN… Questions? Please come to the Trails West Office. Management

ATTENTION, ATTENTION, ATTENTION: A friendly reminder to please wait until the postal delivery person has left the boxes before going to get your mail. WHY??? In order for them to get their job done efficiently, safely, and quickly everyone needs to stay away from the mailboxes until the vehicle has left the area. We have a box for outgoing mail on the counter at the office if you need it to go out and they are already at the boxes. The last thing they do is pick up the mail at the office before leaving the community. DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE POSTAL EMPLOYEES WHEN THEY ARE BOXING THE MAIL. IF YOU DON’T HEED THE WARNINGS AND HAVE FUTURE VIOLATIONS – IT COULD RESULT IN HAVING YOU TO GET A POST OFFICE BOX ELSEWHERE. Please remember that at least once a week, sometimes more often, we have a “temp” postal worker. They are usually new and don’t have the “kinks” worked out and so very often, just about the time we get a “temp” postal worker who has our community working well, they transfer to another route because we are so very tough on them. We need to have patience, please; they are doing a job and hopefully doing it to the best of their ability. We need to be considerate if they are late or slow; they are trying to do the best job they can if we will only let them. If you are ready to pick up your mail and the mail person has not finished, please DO NOT PARK ON THE STREET OR NEAR THE P.O. BOXES!!!. Please park in the parking spots in the clubhouse parking lot, to lessen any visual or physical hazards.. If you are receiving mail again and again addressed to “current resident” though it has your address, if you do not want it, throw it away! By law, the post person MUST deliver to the address! Also any mail put into the wrong box, Please bring it to the office so we can make sure it gets to the proper address. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Trails West Management

TRAILS WEST ACTIVITY FUND Date Transaction Deposits Withdrawal Fund Balance 2/1/2021 Beginning Balance $1,790.10 2/9/2021 Cans – 29 lbs. $13.05 2/28/2021 Ending Balance $1,803.15 3/22/2021 Cans – 42 lbs. $21.00 03/22/2021 Current Balance $1,824.15 Note: I work a month crushing about 30 lbs for $10 to $15. I am getting cans that haven’t been rinsed out and are unpleasant to work with. PLEASE RINSE THEM OUT!!!!!! Plastic lined cat food cans and food contaminated foil are not recyclable. CANS: Remember to help the Trails West Activity Fund, aluminum cans that are rinsed out, can be taken to 107 Happy Trails South, and leave them by the driveway porch. Please no food cans, those are tin, NOT

aluminum! Thank you, Tom Elkin

THE SPEED LIMIT IS: THE SPEED LIMIT IN TRAILS WEST IS 15 MPH! Please observe the posted speed limit and advise your visitors and workers.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PASS VEHICLES AT THE GATE HOUSE, HAVE PATIENCE!!! The greeters are doing their best to keep us safe, keep traffic moving, give out information quickly, and be aware of the people who are entering our community. Residents, please make sure you have a window sticker, PLEASE don’t just drive through… ATTENTION: 911 EMERGENCY MAY ALWAYS BE CALLED FROM THE PAYPHONE IN THE CLUBHOUSE. Here in Trails West we need to be courteous to each other, we have had some complaints about people running into the neighbors carports and landscaping. All we ask is that if you do damage to your neighbors property to let that person know what happened. WILDLIFE: Dona Ana County Animal Control should be contacted if you are having problems with the feeding of wildlife. They will be the ones to determine whether it is a safety issue. And, city code states that feeding the wild animals (feral cats included) is a code violation. DAC- Animal Control # 575-528-4100 or NM Game and Fish # 575-532-2100. New Mexico wildlife protection act states that the use of traps or poisons is illegal!!!! If caught trapping or poisoning animals whether wildlife or feral you will be prosecuted. The charge is a 4th degree felony and carries a sentence of 18 months imprisonment and a $5000.00 fine. PARKING: Remember on-street parking is not allowed at night! Do not leave your vehicle on the street overnight. If you have company and need more room to park, you’re welcome to park at the clubhouse for a short time period. PETS: There is the common area with grass and pooper scoopers available by the front entrance and pet stations in place! Do not allow your pet to use other residents’ yards. Residents who are having a problem with others letting their pets use their yard for a bathroom, Ruben recommends using Animal Repellant around the perimeter of the yard. This product helps to tell the pet this is not a bathroom and will not hurt the pet either. The animal repellant encourages pets to go elsewhere to do their business. All pets must be leashed and may not be left unattended outside. Please remember that pets are NOT allowed in the fenced area around the pool, or around the Bocce Ball, Pickle Ball courts. Please do NOT walk your pets in these areas!! Management

RECYCLE BINS (Blue Containers): We all need to be considerate of everyone in Trails West that is recycling. Please break-down your boxes before placing them in the recycle bin, by breaking them down allows everything to

sift and creates more space, also perhaps if you see someone not breaking them down or having troubles, jump in and lend a hand. Also make sure that only recycle products are deposited in the bin. Thank you Trails West Management. If you need help breaking down boxes for the recycle bin Tom Elkin is willing to assist.

Recyclable Materials: Paper Products: Office paper & envelopes, newspaper & inserts, Telephone books, junk mail (please open), shredded paper, brown paper bags, magazines, catalogs. Corrugated cardboard, BROKEN DOWN (NO PIZZA BOXES)! Chipboard: (cereal boxes, tissue boxes, etc.) Metal: Steel/tin cans (food cans), Aluminum beverage cans – Please rinse out and donate to the Trails West Activity Fund. Plastic: #1 - #7 plastic containers ONLY, NO GROCERY BAGS

THINGS THAT DON’T BELONG IN RECYCLE BINS ARE: Glass, Styrofoam, plastic grocery bags, food contaminated items, NO HOUSE HOLD TRASH, clothing, yard waste, batteries, or engine fluids,

household appliances. City of Las Cruces recycles division YARD DEBRIS; Please remember that the Trails West maintenance crew picks up yard debris every Thursday afternoon. They do not pick up regular trash which needs to be disposed into the trash dumpster for regular pickup by the City of Las Cruces.

DO NOT BLOW YOUR LEAVES TO THE STREET – IF YOU MUST, PLEASE SWEEP THEM UP AND BAG THEM SO THEY DO NOT BLOW INTO YOUR NEIGHBORS YARD. RUBEN RECOMMENDS BLOWING

THEM TO THE BACK OF YOUR HOME AND THEN BAGGING THEM FOR PICKUP ON THURSDAYS. THANK YOU AND YOUR NEIGHBORS THANK

YOU AS WELL!!!

Outside companies, workers, etc: When you hire someone to work in your yard or in your home, part of

what you pay for when you receive the service is disposal. Many residents have reported finding debris from jobs at the dumpsters when it should have been

hauled away by the person doing the work. Please make sure anyone you may hire hauls away any trash, debris left from the job, out of the park. Also, please keep your

sidewalks clean and clear of debris, this is an extension of your landscaping. Thank you, Ruben

HELPFUL TIPS:

1) Do not place over the door hooks, shoe racks, mirrors, and organizers on your interior doors, sometimes this causes the door to be hard to open and we can get locked in.

2) While you are away on vacation, it is a good idea to have the water shut off to your house. Please call or come to the office to put in a work order Then just call us before you get home and we can have the water back on by the time you get home. Please be aware Trails West crew is not available on weekends.

OFFICE SERVICES – For Trails West residents- We offer services that may be of use: FAXING – we will send faxes for you, as well as receive faxes for you; the cost is $1.00 for first 5 pages. Also we make black and white COPIES - for 10 cents each.

Tips from Ruben: Many requests have been made for a list of plants, trees and shrubs that do well in Trails West. Following is a list of the plants that have success in the community:

Trees: Red Oak Live Oak Chinese Pistachio Mesquite Bradford Pear Flowering Crab Chinese Tallo Red Bud Ash Pecan Catalpa Italian Cypress Pines Shrubs: Indian Hawthorne Photina Nandina Roses Purple Sage Green Cloud Sage Pittisporum Forsythia Spirea Lilac Pyracantha Carolina Jasmine Juniper Flowering Plants: Verbena Cherry Sage Lantana Mexican Sage Bird of Paradise Barrel Cactus Red Yuccas Agave Ocotillo Sotol Soft leaf yucca When you use the outside water spigot, or the hose bib on your home to water your landscaping, wash your car (or RV which is not allowed), clean off your driveway or sidewalk that you are using domestic metered water? What that means is that water is not only charged by the gallon for usage but it is also metered for wastewater charges. Wastewater charges are larger than water charges. These charges have an affect on your annual rent increases. By lowering usage it takes some pressure off these increases. Water expenses are one of the largest single expenses of Trails West monthly. The landscaping is on a meter the city considers water only. No waste water is charged to this meter. It is much cheaper! If you believe there is stressed vegetation within your landscaping, please call the office and a work order will be issued for the Trails West crew to check to make sure it is working properly and that the landscaping at your home is receiving enough water to maintain the beauty!

April 2021

Spring Haiku

Spring comes on tiptoe, peeking around the corners

where winter still hides.

Old Man winter slips behind the viridescent

rising of the tress.

Roses and lilacs join the sweet celebration

of renewing life.

Spring comes in just in time to banish the shades of gloom-

hearts lifted once more.

Fresh breezes dance through green leaves of cottonwoods –

hope has come again.

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