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Thank you for visiting the Solera at Anthem Community Association website. We're glad you're here! SoleraNews.com is your home for all things Solera. Navigate the site using the menu buttons above and discover all the great things happening in our 55+ community.
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You'll find contact information for the Solera Board of Directors and our experienced team of FirstService Residential community managers in the navigation bar above.
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Board of Directors
Ken Sawyer - President
David DeOto- Vice President
Mike Goff - Treasurer
Susan Zinna- Secretary
Frank Nobel- Director
Bob Waskowitz - Director
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Board Meetings
The next Board of Directors meeting will be held
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 9:30 AM in the
Stardust ballroom of the Community Center.
This meeting will also be live streamed; virtual meeting information will be emailed out via the First Service Residential eBlast and posted at the Community Center.
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Solera Star sneak peek!
The February 2025 issue of Solera Star, the monthly publication of Solera at Anthem Community Association, is complete and soon will be delivered to your mailbox. But, you can get a sneak peek at the magazine right here on SoleraNews.com! Click the cover image and start reading great stories written by your neighbors.
Avoid Violations Letters
One of the primary benefits of living in an HOA is that there are guidelines for the maintenance and appearance of the properties within the community. When properties fall below the standards, violation letters are sent to the residents. Often, the resident is not aware of the requirement, or sometimes, they just haven’t got around to getting the work done.
Being aware of the standards and performing the necessary maintenance in a timely manner will alleviate the violation from being registered. For a handy brochure highlighting many of the common violations, click on the INFORMATION tab above, and then HELPFUL LINKS tab and the PDF for Helpful Information for Solera.
Here is the violation information for the month of January and should prompt you to get things done before they become a problem.
We sent 82 first notices and 4 second notices. As such, most of the violations sent were the most visually obvious as well as complaints that were followed up on.​
These were the top violation categories:
Architectural-related Issues = 51
Fall Landscape Watering Restrictions
To learn more about how often and how long to water, and for other important landscape watering tips, visit the SNWA website.
No new water cuts in 2025—but conservation remains essential
Thanks to our community's ongoing conservation efforts and above-average snowfall and runoff along the Colorado River, Southern Nevada will not experience additional cuts to its water allocation in 2025.
While this is certainly a positive development, it’s important to remember that we live in one of driest cities in the nation and conservation is key. The community is encouraged to continue limiting outdoor water use, take advantage of rebate incentive programs, and reduce water waste to protect our most precious natural resource.
New projections released by the federal Bureau of Reclamation indicate Lake Mead—the source of 90 percent of our community’s supply—will remain in a federally mandated Tier 1 shortage condition through 2025. This means Southern Nevada will be required to reduce its annual Colorado River allocation by 6.8 billion gallons for the second consecutive year.
Although a wetter-then-usual winter improved our water outlook, Lake Mead remains at approximately 33 percent of its capacity. With the ongoing impacts of climate change and reduced river flows, our collective conservation efforts are more important than ever.
Follow these simple tips to help conserve water:
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Follow mandatory seasonal watering restrictions: The community’s winter restrictions, in effect Nov. 1 through Feb. 28, limit sprinkler irrigation to one day per week; Sunday watering is prohibited. Also, water-efficient plants and trees on drip irrigation need much less water and can thrive when watered once every seven to 14 days during the winter.
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Homeowners: Replace your thirsty grass with water-efficient landscaping and earn incentives of up to $5 per square foot of grass you replace (for a limited time) through the SNWA’s Water Smart Landscapes Rebate Program (WSL).
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Prevent and Fix Leaks: Regularly check for leaks in your home and repair them promptly. You can even get a rebate on smart leak detectors that connect with an app on your smartphone through SNWA. Also, report any water waste you notice in the community to your water provider.
To learn more about how you can help conserve water throughout the year, visit snwa.com.
Leaks: The Hidden Thieves That Steal Your Water…And Your Money
Odds are, at one point or another, you will experience a water leak in your home. And while the sources of leaks can differ, every unrepaired leak is money down the drain and valuable water being wasted.
One of the costliest—and most wasteful—leaks is the one that occurs on the main service line, which connects your home to your municipal water meter. If you suspect your home’s service line is leaking, here are some simple suggestions on what you can do:
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Turn off all water inside and outside your home, including toilets, washing machines, showers, faucets and irrigation systems.
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Check your water meter, which is typically located in the sidewalk or behind the curb in front of the home. Pay attention to the red or white triangle or star on the meter – this is the flow indicator. If the flow indicator is moving, you may have a leak.
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Locate your water shutoff valve, which is usually found in your front yard near the sewer riser cap, in your garage, or in your home’s manifold system. Turn it off.
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Check the meter’s flow indicator again. If it’s still moving, the leak is likely underground between the shutoff valve and the water meter. If the flow indicator has stopped moving, the leak is likely somewhere else in or around your home.
If you find a leak or receive a leak notification from your local water provider and you are unable to fix the leak yourself, consider hiring a Water Smart Plumber. These professionals have received extensive training in water efficiency practices from the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA). Property owners also can request a leak detection voucher for up to $250 that can be applied toward the initial leak diagnostic services or the first two hours of service to fix the leak(s). For more information, visit snwa.com.
Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) customers now have the option of purchasing a reduced-cost warranty from American Water Resources (AWR) to help minimize or eliminate the cost of leak repairs to their property’s water service line. In partnership with AWR, the LVVWD is providing an exclusive monthly rate of $3.99 for all single-family residential customers who own their home; the LVVWD will reimburse the first year of protection for the first 50,000 account holders who enroll with AWR. Visit lvvwd.com for more information about this and other customer assistance programs for leaks.
Other common sources of household leaks include landscape irrigation systems, toilets, faucets, water softeners, and pools or spas. Visit snwa.com to learn more about how you can diagnose, isolate, and repair leaks in your home, and save money on your water bill.
By taking these steps, you'll not only conserve water but also protect our community’s limited water resources.