GRIT Issues

March 2017

The newsletter from March 2017 features messages from the outgoing President, Joe Pappe, expressing gratitude to volunteer board members and a call for community involvement in various committees. Reports from different officers and committees detail accomplishments such as mediation resolutions, ho...

February 2017

The February 2017 newsletter covers various topics. The first part details the officer elections for the 2017-2018 operational year, including the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. It also outlines the procedures for the Annual Meeting and the Town Hall Meeting, providing guidelin...

January 2017

The January 2017 newsletter featured details on officer elections for the 2017-2018 operational year, with Joe Pappe elected as President, Emily Rudin as Vice President, Bob Bower as Secretary, and Woody Farber as Treasurer. It also outlined conduct procedures for the Annual Meeting and Town Hall, e...

December 2016

Captain Kingsbury of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office addressed a crowd of nearly 80 attendees during the "Meet and Greet" event held at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Discussion primarily focused on security concerns in Sandia Heights, including the importance of community vigilance in ensu...

November 2016

The November 2016 newsletter covers various topics of interest to Sandia Heights residents. It introduces new board members, provides tips on maintaining heat pumps efficiently, reminds residents of the approaching deadline for the 2017 SHHA Resident Directory updates, and emphasizes the importance...

October 2016

The October 2016 newsletter featured an announcement of a "Meet and Greet" event with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department to discuss safety resources for Sandia Heights residents. Additionally, a fall bear alert was issued to remind residents to be vigilant about securing garbage and pet food...

September 2016

The September 2016 newsletter from Sandia Heights covers several important topics for residents. It addresses the issue of homeowners renting out rooms, emphasizing that it is a zoning violation in a residential area and goes against the community's covenants. The newsletter also provides a list of...

August 2016

The August 2016 newsletter contains important information regarding emergency and non-emergency upgrades to residents' residences, outlined by the Architectural Control Committee. It emphasizes the necessity of obtaining ACC approval for projects like roof replacements, restuccoing, and other extern...

July 2016

Residents of Sandia Heights met with Bernalillo County Sheriff Dunlap to discuss neighborhood safety, with a focus on using online platforms like Nextdoor for crime reporting and community engagement. Additionally, the County Commission approved industrial revenue bonds for a new dining establishmen...

June 2016

Residents of Sandia Heights now have a new dirt trail connecting Tramway Blvd to Jackson Park, eliminating the need to use Cedar Hill road. The completion of this trail by Bernalillo County provides easier access for various activities such as walking, dirt biking, strolling with strollers, and whee...

May 2016

A meeting with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department is scheduled for residents to discuss increased patrols and safety resources for Sandia Heights. As fire danger increases, residents are reminded of safety procedures and tips to report fires effectively. Measures to protect the bear populati...

April 2016

The April 2016 newsletter of Sandia Heights Homeowners Association features updates on community developments. Firstly, construction has begun to create a quicker access road to Paseo del Norte for Fire Station #35, aiming to improve emergency response times. Secondly, the newsletter highlights the...

March 2016

The newsletter from March 2016 discusses various updates and reports from the Sandia Heights community. A significant focus is on the Mhoon Property development, including details on zoning changes, settlement agreements, and the proposed housing plan. Additionally, reports from different committees...

February 2016

The newsletter highlights the recent selection of officers for the 2016-2017 operational year and the upcoming Annual Meeting agenda. It includes details on the conduct procedures for both the Annual Meeting and Town Hall, emphasizing the need for active participation and communication. Another sign...

January 2016

The January 2016 newsletter for Sandia Heights residents covers various important updates. It includes information about the recent officer elections, upcoming Annual Meeting conduct procedures, details on the SHHA Membership Cards and benefits, a reminder about mail theft prevention measures, guida...

December 2015

A zone change request to R-2 for the Mhoon Property on Tramway Lane has been filed with Bernalillo County. The current R-2 zoning allows for the construction of 15 different structures without a site plan, such as apartments, townhomes, and cell towers. The SHHA is opposing this change and encourage...

November 2015

The November 2015 newsletter from Sandia Heights discusses a temporary holiday from monthly dues for October and November due to a billing error, funded by higher revenues and lower expenses. An emphasis is placed on water conservation, even with higher rainfall, directing readers to the website for...

October 2015

The October 2015 newsletter addresses concerns about drag racing in Sandia Heights, with a meeting attended by SHHA board members and discussions on supporting modifications to existing ordinances. Additionally, there are updates on security alerts, contractor evaluations, pedestrian safety tips, a...

September 2015

The September 2015 newsletter features a section on Classified Ads, where SHHA members can post ads for items wanted, personal items for sale, services like yard work or pet-sitting, and non-commercial events. Additionally, the newsletter announces a special SHHA Dues Holiday for the months of Octob...

August 2015

The August 2015 newsletter covers various community updates and concerns in Sandia Heights. One highlighted issue is the opposition of SHHA to the proposed artwork by Artist Christopher Weed at W.L. Jackson Park, deemed unfitting for the natural surroundings of the area. Classified ads for services...