Who we are, and why this site exists
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We're a group of Beaver Mountain Estates owners — full-time residents and second-home owners alike — who believe the community deserves a fact-first conversation before permanently amending its covenants.
The concerns the board has raised about short-term rentals — noise, parking, water and septic capacity, renter turnover — are real and worth addressing. This site doesn't argue otherwise, and it doesn't attack anyone. We ask whether documented problems can be addressed through registration, occupancy and water limits, behavior rules, local accountability, and enforcement before permanently removing a permitted use from every BME owner.
Every claim on this site is sourced — to board and committee records, Colorado law, Rio Grande County's vacation-rental requirements, and published research. Where the evidence is incomplete or mixed—such as incident attribution, STR-specific water use, and property values—we say so plainly.
What we support
· An STR registration system with clear, enforceable rules — occupancy caps tied to bedroom count, quiet hours, parking limits, a required local contact, and an enforcement deposit
· Full participation: every owner reading the actual amendment language and returning a ballot, whichever way they vote
· Open, documented decision-making — real owner input before rules are drafted, and rules revisited over time based on actual complaint data
Disclaimers
Transparency about interests. This site is prepared and paid for by BME owners who have a direct interest in the covenant outcome. It does not speak for every owner, all rental owners, or the Association. We do not publish individual owners' names, addresses, or property information without their permission.
Not an official BMEPOA communication. This site is prepared and paid for by individual owners. Questions about the official process, meeting notices, or amendment text belong with the BMEPOA board: P.O. Box 713, South Fork, CO 81154.
Not legal advice. Nothing here is legal advice. If you have specific questions about your rights under the Declaration or Colorado law, consult a Colorado HOA/CIC attorney.
Verify before relying. Dates, figures, and amendment text are good-faith summaries as of July 2026 and may not reflect the most current board minutes or ordinance text — verify against the official record.