Mailbox Color: All mailboxes in the Flecha Caida subdivisions are required to be painted one color - "Caida Brown" - and have the "Fallen Arrow" as part of the unit. Caida Brown (DC79489) paint  is available at Pioneer Paints in sizes of a quart or larger. Please write down the "DC" number to make  the match easier. Pioneer Paints has two locations: The Factory Store 3765 E 43 Place (747-3030), and the Eastside Store 919 N Swan (795-2284) (south of Speedway on the west side of Swan).

Painting: Current association members are entitled to their mailbox being painted at no cost every 3 years (however, you need to put in the request); for non-members the cost is $30.

Labeling: The cost for labeling is as follows: $5 per street address (i.e., $10 for both sides of your mailbox) and $1/character for name. All this is hand painted so that we no longer have the problem of characters peeling off. It takes three trips to finish the project so that each coat can dry thoroughly. The small amount charged for lettering is for members and non members.

Repairs of boxes run as follows:
  Straightening of stand or arrow from $15 to $25.
  Installation of a new box from $20 to $25.
  Re-welding of arrow is $25.

To schedule work, please call Patty at 577-6226 or E-Mail pasea@earthlink.net her and place "mailbox" in the subject line so she knows what your e-mail is regarding.

These are the ONLY approved mailboxes: Vandalism and theft has necessitated that a few more styles of boxes to be approved for use in Flecha Caida. The approved mailboxes are:
This is a locking box made by MailSafe that sells for approx. $80; it has a durable hard plastic exterior with an interior steel lock box with two keys.  Opening is 10"w x 1 1/2"h, Interior dimension is 17"d x 11"w x 5"h,  the height measurement really is 9", but the opening of the door is at 5" h. They are not foolproof, but they are visually a deterrent and not easily opened without a key.

This picture shows a close up of the locking mail box, plenty of room at the top for the mailman to slide even the largest of magazines or catalogs into the slot.

 

This picture shows the locking mail box with the key turned and door open.  You can see the ramp and how protected your mail can be with this mailbox.

 

 

This mailbox is a similar design to the locking box. It is by Rubbermaid (without steel lock box), this retails for about $28.
This is the most bash resistant we have found. It is called "Ironsides" and has1/8" steel plate construction. It is the traditional mailbox shape. It retails for about $62.
 

The plain old generic mailbox retails for anywhere between $14 to $20. It can be made "bash proof" with the addition of some concrete, chicken wire and either coffee cans or PVC pipe and a couple hours labor on your part.  All must be painted one color "Caida Brown".