New property owners at Verde West Ranch often have questions, concerns and a need for specialized information. This page and its links are designed to answer some of the most common questions and to assist new owners in becoming acclimated to their new home away from home.

For those of you who are planning to relocate to Val Verde County there is a special link to help you deal with your special concerns.

And remember, if you cannot find the answer here, we are only an email away. Contact us at Webmaster any time you need further assistance, or just to say "hello!"

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TEXAS OPEN SPACE WILDLIFE EXEMPTION    NEW

Property Tax Guide      NEW  Read this first

Wildlife Management Plan  Fill out and print

1D1 -  Application

Standard Wildlife Habitat & Population Management Recommendations For the Edwards Plateau

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Aerial photo from 1996, with zoom

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Helpful Hints 

A message from the Border Patrol in Comstock. They are very interested in any activity that may occur in Verde West Ranch. The USBP keeps track of sightings and break-ins at all the ranches and develops patterns. This helps them in apprehension of transients. In Comstock they have a Rancher Liaison Officer, Mr. Mario Ramirez, who is happy to work with us on any problem that may occur with illegals.

The Border Patrol will install a detector on your trailer or home that will notify them via radio if someone is trying to break into your property. They catch most of the offenders with this system.

They suggest that you leave a box (wood or metal) outside with canned food and water in it for transients. The reasoning being that they will not break into your property if they can access the food and water.

The Del Rio district, that runs from Carrizo Springs to Sanderson, prosecutes all illegals caught. This information has filtered back into Mexico and the number of crossings has dropped significantly during the past year.

The Border Patrol depends on citizens like us to help them stem the flow of illegal aliens into our area. Please help by reporting any activity related to transient activity or tampering with your private property.


Border Patrol 432-292-4377 or 4450 or 4680
Sheriff's Office 830-774-7513 or 830-313-1231 or 915-292-4525
POA office 800-474-5802 or 325-392-5848
TPW Roger Nicholas, 830-719-1453 or 325-651-4844

A note: The Sheriff's Department and The Border Patrol operate separately and do not share information, therefore you should report your problem to each unit as both of them will work on this problem.

EMERGENCY AIR LIFT

Prepare for air lift ...... Click Here   In case of emergency call Sheriff's Department First or call 911.

Designated Landing Zone established on tract 35, Ward Road near the first cattle guard. You must meet the helicopter there. If it is night flash your car lights. The LZ is off the road to the west near Mr. Christopulous's RV trailer.  Gate combo 3006.

EMERGENCY REPAIR BOX

Tools and supplies for emergency auto repair and first aid have been stored at the ranch.

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The property owner service desk has been created in an attempt to help property owners with ownership changes, assessment billing and accounting questions, and information as to the privileges and obligations of Association membership.

Although property owner service can be reached through the main office number, there is a direct line as well on which you can leave a detailed message. Please be sure to provide the name in which the account is found, at least one tract number and a contact telephone number or email address. We will return your call within 24 hours usually, and hopefully will be able to provide the information you need within a day or two, although some research may extend response time.  All personal information on property owners is kept strictly confidential.