About the Timberon Development Council

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   During the fall of  2000, a group of concerned property owners came together to discuss the formation of a civic group to develop ideas for Timberon concerning tourism, economic development and grant funding for the betterment of the community.
   Since the demise of the Timberon Property Owners Association, there was not a specific group totally focused on the needs of the community.
   By the end of that year, the group had elected officers, started the process required for establishing a 501C3 tax status and the writing of bylaws.  Officers are elected annually in November and take office January of the following year.
   It was in 2001, that a Rural Economic Grant from the US Forest Service was written and awarded to the Council for the express purpose of writing a Community Action Plan.  This plan placed the Council in a better position for qualifying for grant funding.
   Management of the funds was provided through the South Central Mountain Resources Conservation and Development Council.  With their help a facilitator was hired and the work began.  Many interviews and meetings later a survey was developed and presented to the community for their overall input.  The survey established the priorities for the focus of the Council. The issues concerned; water, forest/fire, economic development and tourism. 
   A copy of the Community Action Plan can be obtained from the Library in Timberon or the Timberon Development Council Office.
   Since the inception of the Council, the group has been awarded the administration of a Wildland Urban Interface Grant from the NM Forestry Division for the express purpose of tree thinning on private land.  The group has actively worked with the BLM in creating a firebreak on the southern boundaries of the community and located on McGregor Range.
   The Council is mailing out information periodically to different sections within Timberon to encourage property owners to take advantage of the grant funds available for thinning.  An application for the funding, a description of the grant and a list of contractors actively working in Timberon are available on this link. Any questions can be addressed to: tdc@dellcity.com
   The County of Otero has awarded a contract to the Council for the maintenance and up keep of the airstrip.  Insurance has been provided through fundraising and to help with the maintenance, the County has given the Council a tractor and mower.  Recently the airstrip was compacted to provide a better surface for the summer months. 
   In the past, the Council has sponsored Robin Hood Days, a Summer Children�s Theater Workshop, Firewise Workshop, US Forest Service Site Visits, Grant Writing Workshop and monthly fundraising dinners at the Lion�s Club.
   The Council meets the 2^nd Saturday of each month, 10 am in the Timberon Lodge.  All property owners are considered members and are welcome at any meeting.