Now for a word from the creator of this website. I read something once that made a lot of sense to me. We are each just one person in a huge world full of problems. What could we possibly do to make the world a better place? An answer:
To make the world a better place, be a better neighbor.
My initial goal in creating this website was to make the CC&Rs, Architectural Guidelines, and the powers and responsibilities of the Board of Directors and Architectural Control Committee (ACC) easier to access and understand. People were buying property and building without knowing the rules that they agreed to follow when they signed their purchase contract. While ignorance of the law is technically no excuse, those rules were so hard to find and read that it was understandable.
Now that there is an official Crossroads Ranch II website where the rules, regulations, and forms are easily accessible, there is less need for the original purpose of my website. But following the rules and understanding (and having some compassion for the difficulty of!) the roles that the Board and ACC play are only part of being a good neighbor.
In the future, I am hoping to use this page of the website to suggest ways to participate in our community in addition to the obvious of following the rules (or working to change them), volunteering for a committee, or running for the Board. Simple ways include reading the newsletters, the Board agendas and minutes, keeping up with the Crossroads Living Facebook page, participating in the Firewise effort, putting your pet on the Crossroads Pet Registry, and notifying neighbors if you see a loose pet.
Of special interest to me is finding ways to welcome new residents and to get folks together as neighbors, even if it is just in small groups. In the seven years that I have lived here, Crossroads Ranch II has grown rapidly and some of our old, wonderful traditions are no longer practical. I think there are a lot of us here who are committed to keeping our sense of community, even though that will mean creating new ways of doing things.
Stay tuned. In the meantime, small things can mean a lot. Maybe think of things you can do to be a better neighbor. Remember that, even if you disagree with every single decision they make, members of the Board and the ACC spend lots of unpaid hours doing a very difficult job that most of us aren't willing to do, and, at least some of the time, they might actually believe those decisions are in the best interest of the community!
If nothing else, introduce yourself to someone you don't know at the mailbox. Or just smile and wave as you walk or drive by. If even that is too much (some of us are real hermits), remember that, like it or not, we are members of a community. To make the world a better place, be a better neighbor.
Emergency and other Information for Residents
The information below is adapted from what was generously provided to residents by the Crossroads Ranch II Social Committee (RIP)
1. Emergency Info
2. Crossroads Ranch II Newsletter and Directory
3. HOAMCO - The Crossroads Ranch II Property Management Company
4. Firewise Program
5. Burn Permits
6. Equine and Large Animal Evacuation Information
7. Small Animal Emergency Information
1. Emergency Information:
- Call 911 (Fire or Medical), do not call the Williamson Valley Fire Department as they may be out on a call and unable to answer.
- Mention Crossroads Ranch II is off Williamson Valley Rd and mention Engine 91 & 92 are the closest.
- Give specific directions: Examples: Crossroads Ranch II is 16 miles north on Williamson Valley and; in the ranch from 4-way or from Crossroads T intersection to Rambling as it can be confusing.
- A fire on State Land within Crossroads Ranch II should be reported through 911. If fire is near your property, use your address as location.
- To Report a Fire outside developed areas or on National Forest Land: Prescott Interagency Dispatch Center Prescott 928-777-5700 § https://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc/dc/azpdc/ - Click on Report a Fire link on the left or go directly to the report a fire, use the link below: https://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc/Admin/Contact_Us/report_a_fire_fi...
- Everbridge is the Emergency Alerts System used in Yavapai County. Go to: https://www.everbridge.com/products/mobile-apps/ for more information. Application can be downloaded to your phone from the App Store or Google Play
2. Crossroads Ranch II Newsletter and Directory
- A monthly newsletter is distributed via email to all property owners with valid documented email address, following the monthly Board of Directors Meeting. It contains a summary of the meeting, as well as other information about our community and includes email addresses to contact the current board members. The newsletter is also available on the website: https://crossroadsranch2.com/
- A member directory with contact information for Crossroads Ranch II Property Owners is available on the Crossroads Ranch II website: https://crossroadsranch2.com/
3. HOAMCO is the Crossroads Ranch II Property Management Company
HOAMCO
PO Box 10000 3205 Lakeside Village Prescott, AZ 86304
CRII Manager Anthony Sotelo
928-778-2293 x 1147 email: asotelo@hoamco.com
Association Documents including: CC&Rs, Architectural Control documents; Board Minutes;
Newsletters, other Governing Documents, Financials, etc. ,can be found on the website: https://crossroadsranch2.com/
4. Firewise Program
- Crossroads Ranch II became a certified Firewise Community in October 2023. The FIREWISE program empowers residents to work collaboratively to reduce the risk of wildfire. In a wildfire risk area like ours, it is essential to create a defensible space around our homes.
- For more information, contact the Firewise Committee (email available from the Board) or go to the Crossroads Ranch II Firewise website: https://crossroads-ranch-ii-firewise-srzqi4.mailerpage.io/
- Keep track of the hours and money you spend on fire reduction activities as these are collected annually by the Firewise Committee are required to keep our certification and potentially qualify residents for future grants for fire reduction activities.
- You can request a no charge Firewise risk assessment for your home from the Williamson Valley Fire Department. Fire department non-emergency number is 928-717-2304. If out on a call this number may not be answered.
5. Burn Permits
To burn on your property, you will need an Open Burning Permit EACH Calendar Year. 2024 Burn Permits for Crossroads Ranch are now online. Go to https://yavco.burnpermits.com/
- The permit will explain the number to call before and after the fire is out cold.
- Check the website to check whether burning is permitted & if any fire restrictions are in effect.
- What can NOT be burned? Treated wood, plastic and rubber items, petroleum waste, and hazardous materials.
6. Equine and Large Animal Evacuation Information
- Equine Emergency Evacuation of Yavapai contact information: https://eeeyc.org/
- Emergency Hotline (833) 922-9333
- LASER (Large Animal Shelters & Emergency Readiness) contact information https://laser-shelter.org/ email: info@laser-shelter.org
7. Small Animal Emergency Information:
Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital (Emergency, Critical, Urgent) 24/7
7876 Florentine Rd
Prescott Valley, AZ
928-460-7282 https://yeah.vet/
Urgent Pet Prescott (Non-critical; non-emergency only)
7 days a week 10:00am – 7:00pm
408 W Goodwin St
Prescott, AZ
928-421-4838 https://upp.vet/
