MRRA

10/02/2026

Updated MRRA Road Maintenance!
Big thanks to all our volunteers!

09/30/2026

FOUND!!! Thank you!!

Please be on the look out! Thank you!!

09/17/2026

What a beautiful day after some much-needed monsoon showers!

And who took advantage of that wonderfully moist soil to get out and grade our roads? Mel McFadden!

As always, it is deeply appreciated. Mel consistently steps up, as do so many of the volunteers of MRRA. Keeping these roads in shape is no small task, especially this time of year, and this year’s monsoons have certainly been a blessing.

Thank you, Mel, for continuing to look after our roads and our community.

And speaking of people stepping up for community, I also want to give a heartfelt heads-up about the beautiful 9/11 memorial in Prescott Valley.

More than 150 volunteers helped create this field of remembrance. Each flag carries a card with the name and photograph of someone who lost their life on 9/11, and at the foot of many of the flags are firefighters’ boots.

It is incredibly sad, beautiful, and sacred all at once.

I truly wish a photograph could capture the full effect, because standing among all those flags gives you real pause. Behind the history are human beings …families, courage, grief, sacrifice, service, and love of country.

I hope people will take the time to experience it before it is taken down. It is well worth the visit.

To me, honoring the victims of 9/11 also means honoring the best of who we can be when we stand together …not as Republicans or Democrats first, and not trapped in black-and-white thinking, but as people whocare about this nation, democracy, human dignity, our communities, and one another.

From someone grading a rural road after the rain to 150 volunteers creating a field of remembrance, there is something profoundly hopeful about people simply showing up and caring.

09/17/2026

What a beautiful day after some much needed monsoon showers!

And who took advantage of that wonderfully moist soil to get out and grade our roads? Mel McFadden!

As always, it is deeply appreciated. Mel consistently steps up, as do so many of the volunteers of MRRA. Keeping these roads in shape is no small task, especially this time of year, and this year’s monsoons have certainly been a blessing.

Thank you, Mel, for continuing to look after our roads and our community.

And speaking of people stepping up for community, I also want to give a heartfelt heads-up about the beautiful 9/11 memorial in Prescott Valley.

More than 150 volunteers helped create this field of remembrance. Each flag carries a card with the name and photograph of someone who lost their life on 9/11, and at the foot of many of the flags are firefighters’ boots.

It is incredibly sad, beautiful, and sacred all at once.

I truly wish a photograph could capture the full effect, because standing among all those flags gives you real pause. Behind the history are human beings …families, courage, grief, sacrifice, service, and love of country.

I hope people will take the time to experience it before it is taken down. It is well worth the visit.

To me, honoring the victims of 9/11 also means honoring the best of who we can be when we stand together …not as Republicans or Democrats first, and not trapped in black-and-white thinking, but as people whocare about this nation, democracy, human dignity, our communities, and one another.

From someone grading a rural road after the rain to 150 volunteers creating a field of remembrance, there is something profoundly hopeful about people simply showing up and caring.

08/24/2026

Please beware!! This happened the night of August 22nd.

08/20/2026

Please be on the look out!

SMOKEY STILL MISSING
FEMALE - FRIENDLY
CATAHOULA SHEPHERD

LAST SEEN ON THE BACKROAD TO WILLIAMSON VALLEY (MORGAN TR AND BLUE STAR RD)

SHE is 12 AND HAS BEEN GONE 3 WEEKS is SCARED OF THUNDER AND LOUD NOISES.

PLEASE, IF YOU SEE HER TRY TO GIVE WATER OR FOOD!

CALL 707-495-0013

🙏🏼THANK YOU ALL.

07/23/2026

What a blessing this monsoon season has been! The incredible cloudscapes certainly make for absolutely stunning sunsets!

With all that rain comes a lot of wear and tear on our roads, so we’re especially grateful to the volunteers who work so hard to keep them passable. It’s no easy task, and their efforts make a real difference for all of us.

A special thank you to Mel McFadden for the recent road grading. Your dedication and willingness to pitch in are deeply appreciated.

7/1 - Young Rd from Brenda to Frankie's, Frankie's, Morgan Trail
7/7 - Brenda
7/18 - Brenda
7/21 - Brenda, Coyote Gulch, Young R. South side
7/22 - Young Rd west of Brenda, Frankie's, Morgan Trail from Frankie's to Star.

Thank you!

05/26/2026

MRRA Member Meeting
May 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Minutes

I. Call to order: 2:15 PM

II. Thank Terri and Louis for Hosting the meeting and potluck.

III. Thanks to all MRRA members and volunteers for their support.

Thank you for making your 2026 MRRA contribution!
*** MRRA collects funds to help maintain our private roads and easements; therefore, making the roads safer for those that use them. ***

MRRA is an IRS 501c3 Non-Profit organization. EIN 71-1008620. All donations are tax deductible per IRS rules. Donations (large or small) can be made anytime throughout the year!!

IV. MRRA Board Introduction and updates

Treasurer Report – Vanessa Johnson Smith
Detailed financial information was disclosed and discussed.


Road Chief Report: Melvin McFadden

MRRA maintains a little more than 3 miles of main roads. Our maintenance extends to side roads: Sarah, Young, Indian Ruins and Sunshine Trail. 120 tons of new road material have been spread YTD. Thanks to Mel, Ward and Sean who have been doing the work. Here’s the detailed breakdown:

1/4/26 – Brenda Rd graded
1/16/26- 20 tons applied to Brenda Rd
2/21/26- Brenda and a portion of Young Rd graded
2/25/26- 20 tons applied to Frankie’s Freeway
3/2/26- 20 tons applied to Frankie’s Freeway
3/9/26- 20 tons applied to Frankie’s Freeway
3/11/26- 20 tons applied to Frankie’s Freeway/Morgan Trl
3/12/26- 20 tons applied to Young Rd

Future activity will include adding material to the ‘S’ curve on Morgan Trail and re-installing the caution sign that was recently knocked down on Young Rd.

Due to rain, wind, and Mother Nature, MRRA main roads and side roads require continuous maintenance. In many areas the dirt and road material has been washed away; therefore, the board agreed unanimously to continue the process of adding material back to our roads providing that the funds exist. The process of adding material back to our roads will be an ongoing project and considered to be regular road maintenance.

The board agreed to purchase non-Spec material, 20 tons at a time from Arrowhead Mining and Material, approximately $380.00 per truck load. Coverage is approximately 120-150 feet. The material will be used to build the roads up and applied to areas that have run-off and drainage issues.

Proposal requiring member vote:
To improve our ability to address significant washboard on our roadways, the board requests approval from the members to spend approximately $2000 to purchase a new blade attachment for the MRRA tractor.

√ Members present voted unanimously to approve the purchase of a used 7 foot Gannon box attachment for the MRRA tractor.


President: Tania Nauroth

Lawsuit update – On January 7,2026, in a court hearing, MRRA’s attorney requested MRRA be released from the lawsuit filed by Tom and Cheryl West. The judge approved the release and dismissed the case with prejudice, ending the lawsuit. (With prejudice means the Wests’ cannot refile a lawsuit against MRRA over the allegations listed in their original complaint. From the Court’s point of view, the lawsuit against MRRA has reached final determination.) The total cost of defending MRRA amounts to $8511. Thank you to everyone for their support and patience while we worked to settle the suit.

It has been my pleasure to serve as President of MRRA for the past several years. It is now time for me to retire from board membership and allow a new person to join the board. As you may know, board members are elected for a two year term. Several board members have graciously extended their term in order to provide continuity in leadership.
• Tania extended her term by more than 1 year and is now retiring
• Sean has extended his term by 6 months
• Mel has extended his term by more than 1 year
• Vanessa has extended her term by more than 1 year
• Mary is enjoying her first year on the board.


√ Nancy Hubbard has volunteered to join the MRRA board which keeps the count of board members at 5. Thank you Nancy!



Secretary Report – Mary Bianca

An updated list of property owners was obtained from the county office and invoices were sent to 170 current MRRA property owners in January 2026. Of the 170 that were sent, only 3 were returned as undeliverable.

The MRRA Board met on March 17 and again on May 11, 2026 to discuss recent activity and prepare for the Spring member meeting.


Our commitment:
As part of this commitment, we have a Facebook Community page. Terri New has so kindly volunteered to get this going. Thank you, Terri! Since the purpose of this page is to keep the paying members informed, we ask that you refrain from hateful and unnecessary posts and comments. If you have any issues, suggestions or would like to volunteer to help with maintaining our roads and brush clean up days, please email the board at [email protected]

page – https://www.facebook.com/morganranchroadassoc

Promote transparency between all board member positions. (Organizational transparency is the practice of sharing information regarding the organization's operations to its people with the intent to create clarity, trust, and accountability.)


Meeting Adjourned: 3:00 PM

MRRA is an IRS 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. EIN 71-1008620. Maintenance of Morgan Ranch Roads.

05/18/2026

The MRRA meeting and potluck on Sunday was a wonderful celebration of community and neighborliness.

As always, we thank our board members and volunteers for the tremendous work they do maintaining our roads — no small task and often quite a challenge. Your dedication helps keep our neighborhood connected and cared for.

We also want to extend special appreciation to our outgoing president, Tania, for her leadership and service.

Thank you to everyone who attended, contributed delicious dishes to the feast, and shared in the warmth, kindness, and spirit that make our neighborhood such a special place to call home.

05/13/2026

MRRA Potluck