November 2025
Summary of November 2025 GRITThe November 2025 GRIT President Message by Jim Stewart, began with another update on the PNM routing of high-voltage transmission lines stating that the Special Task Group has made several meetings with PNM representatives. They are working toward a compromise regarding...
October 2025
Summary of October 2025 GRITThe October GRIT began as usual with the President’s Message which addressed the concerns of residents about Sept. 4 public hearing on the PNM substation and the proposed routing of high-voltage transmission lines along Tramway. The SHHA President attended that meeting al...
Articles
Message from the President, October 2025
Jim Stewart
Jim Stewart
Thinking of Burning Yard Trimmings? DON'T DO IT!
E&S
E&S
The GRIT Editor Needed: Join in the history of the GRIT
Editor
Editor
Wildfire Preparation in Sandia Heights: A Call to Action
David N. Jenkins
David N. Jenkins
Thanks from the Sandia Heights Artists and a Call for Members
Claudia Mitchell
Claudia Mitchell
Reminder: 2026 Cover Photo Contest: Deadline is Near!
Editor
Editor
Do You Take Care of Your P.U.P.?
Claudia Mitchell
Claudia Mitchell
Trash Pickup on Tramway, October 25th
Editor
Editor
Know Your Zone (Which County Zoning Ordinances Apply to You and Your Neighbors?)
Stan Davis
Stan Davis
The Beauty and Challenge of Chamisa
Elizabeth Edgren
Elizabeth Edgren
Can YOU do the ShMoMA?
Claudia Mitchell
Claudia Mitchell
September 2025
Summary of September 2025 GRITJim Stewart’s President’s Letter for September reminded Sandia Heights residents of the upcoming 22nd Annual Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour, as well as the ongoing need for committee and Board volunteers. Jim also commented on the July 26 Barbecue at Highpoint Sport...
Articles
Message from the President, September 2025
Jim Stewart
Jim Stewart
New "Useful Numbers" Magnets Available
Editor
Editor
Meeting with Bernalillo County Manager
Editor
Editor
August 5 Public Meeting re: Tramway Blvd (NM 556) Operations and Safety Study
Editor
Editor
Reminder: 2025 Cover Photo Contest!
Editor
Editor
There's Something NEW at the Tram Base Station
Editor
Editor
2026 Directory Changes? Send 'Em In!
Editor
Editor
Random Actos of Kindness and Fun in Sandia Heights
Editor
Editor
The Inaugural Sandia Heights Barbecue
CS&M
CS&M
Twenty-second Annual Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour
Claudia Mitchell
Claudia Mitchell
August 2025
Summary of August 2025 GRITThe August GRIT is, somewhat accidentally, the issue for anyone interested in volunteering. The President’s message opens by urging interested individuals to apply for SHHA committees and/or the Board, seeing as both are in need of new members. The letter also urges neighb...
Articles
Message from the President
Jim Stewart
Jim Stewart
Board Notes
SHHA
SHHA
Cover Photo Contest!
Claudia Mitchell
Claudia Mitchell
In Celebration of the Sandia Heights GRIT
Ann B. List
Ann B. List
Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader
Claudia Mitchell
Claudia Mitchell
Using AMI for Leak Detection and Water Conservation Program
Editor
Editor
Who was W. L. Jackston and Why Aas This Gem of a Park Named After Him?
Kathleen McCaughey
Kathleen McCaughey
Preview Exhibits Kick Off Sandia Heights Artists' 22nd Tour
Claudia Mitchell
Claudia Mitchell
July 2025
Summary of July 2025 GRITThis issue is a special issue commemorating the 50th year anniversary of the signing of the original Certificate of Incorporation of the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association. In the regular “Message from the President”, Jim Stewart, notes this fact and wishes everyone a hap...
Articles
Message from the President, July 2025
Jim Stewart
Jim Stewart
Meditation at the Bridge at Concord
Lawrence Fulzt
Lawrence Fulzt
Happy Golden Anniversary to the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association
C&PC
C&PC
Part One: In the Beginning…
C&PC
C&PC
Part Two: What was going on in the world outsiide of Sandia Heights in July 1975?
C&PC
C&PC
Part Three: Memories, Anecdotes and scenes from Sandia Heights around 1975
C&PC
C&PC
No Fireworks in Sandia Heights
Kathleen McCaughey
Kathleen McCaughey
June 2025
SummaryJune 2025 GRITAs in all the 2025 issues to date, the June 2025 GRIT began with the President’s letter. In it, Jim Stewart reminded residents not to store RVs in their yards. Jim also recounted the happy times residents had at the April 12 Easter Egg hunt, and went on to compliment the Finance...
Articles
Message from the President, June 2025
Jim Stewart
Jim Stewart
Board Notes
SHHA
SHHA
From Tax Returns to Toilet Paper?
Community Service and Membership Committee
Community Service and Membership Committee
Online CSC Resident Guide: Covenant Complaint and Violation Resolution Process
Covenant Support Committee
Covenant Support Committee
Sandia Heights Artists’ ( SHA) New Display at the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association ( SHHA) Office
Claudia Mitchell
Claudia Mitchell
Sandia Heights SERVICES vs. Sandia Heights HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Editor
Editor
Elders of the Sandias
Stan Davis
Stan Davis
Outside Rodenticides are Inhumane in Every Way
Editor
Editor
Wildfire Seminar, April 24th
Kathleen McCaughey
Kathleen McCaughey
Tech-Savvy Folks Wanted: Join the IT Committee!
Heidi Komkov
Heidi Komkov
May 2025
SummaryMay 2025 GRITJim Stewart, the SHHA President, used his letter in the May 2025 GRIT to announce a new series of informal coffee meetings for residents to discuss any issues of concern directly with the President and the SHHA Administrator. Residents must RSVP to these meetings in advance. The...
Articles
Message from the President, May 2025
Jim Stewart
Jim Stewart
Wildfire Evacuation 101: Meeting Summary with Key Bernalillo County Emergency Officials
Kathleen McCaughey
Kathleen McCaughey
Board Notes
SHHA
SHHA
Do We Have Your Correct Email Address?
SHHA
SHHA
Tramway Trash Pickup Scheduled This Month
Kathleen McCaughey
Kathleen McCaughey
Latest Optical Fiber Internet Service Available Soon
IT Committee
IT Committee
Updated Radon Mitigation System Guidelines
ACC
ACC
A Top of the Hat to our Volunteers
Editor
Editor
Procedures for Property Owners to Amend Their Unit Covenants
CSC
CSC
April 2025
SummaryApril 2025 GRITThe April 2025 GRIT began, as most issues do, with the “Message from The President.” Jim Stewart described the crowd dynamics at the SHHA Annual Meeting on February 22, mentioning that answers to all 44 questions received before the meeting were now posted to the SHHA web...
Articles
Message from the President, April 2025
Jim Stewart
Jim Stewart
Are You Wildfire-Ready?
Kathleen McCaughey
Kathleen McCaughey
Board Notes
Editor
Editor
Community Events - April 2025
CS&M
CS&M
Annual Meeting Photos
Editor
Editor
How to Submit a Formal Complaint to Bernalillo County
Stan Davis
Stan Davis
Letter to the Editor - Trash Bins
Hugh Mann
Hugh Mann
An Interview with Juan Tabo
Resident
Resident
The Artist Next Door
Claudia Mitchell
Claudia Mitchell
March 2025
This issue is focused on the annual reports of the officers of the board and the standing committee. The officer reports included those of the president, Jim Stewart, vice-president, Eric Faulring; treasurer, Charles Ewing; and secretary, Martin Kirk. The standing committee reports included Architec...
Articles
2025 Annual Meeting Reports of Officers
Editor
Editor
2025 Annual Meeting Rerports of Standing Committees
Editor
Editor
New! Art Exhibit in SHHA Office
Editor
Editor
City of Albuquerque Notice of Decision on the PNM Electrical
Editor
Editor
Sandia Peak Utility's Commitment to Fire Protection and Emergency Preparedness
Editor
Editor
February 2025
The February 2025 GRIT had two main foci: the upcoming SHHA annual meeting, and remembrances of the life of Ben Abruzzo, the visionary developer who created Sandia Heights. The issue did, however, began as usual with the President’s letter, which mentioned a new formal policy for resolving violation...
Articles
Message from the President, February 2025
Jim Stewart
Jim Stewart
SHHA Annual Meeting announcement
SHHA
SHHA
SHHA Board of Director Candidates for 2025-2026
SHHA
SHHA
Mineral Magic in the Sandias
Stan Davis
Stan Davis
A Memorial to Ben Abruzzo
Merrilea Mayo
Merrilea Mayo
Remembering Ben Abruzzo (1930-1985)
Ann B. List
Ann B. List
Sandia Heights - Its Concept and Development
Ben Abruzzo
Ben Abruzzo
An Unexpected Journey (SHHA office welcome Anna Levchuk)
Claudia Mitchell
Claudia Mitchell
City of Albuquerque Notice of Decision on the PNM Electrical
Kathleen McCaughey
Kathleen McCaughey
Service Awards
Claudia Mitchell
Claudia Mitchell
January 2025
The January 2025 GRIT began with the President, Jim Stewart, announcing in his monthly letter to the SHHA membership that two issues arising in late 2023/early 2024, had been dealt with. The mandatory universal dues assessment and the imposition of monetary damages for covenant violations were both...
Articles
Message from the President, January 2025
Jim Stewart
Jim Stewart
2024 Photo contest Winner
Jim Sorenson
Jim Sorenson
Name that Hewn Sculpture
Stan Davis
Stan Davis
Sandia Heights Homeowners Association Annual Meeting Agenda
SHHA
SHHA
Discounted Tram Passes - an SHHA Member Perk!
Elizabeth Edgren
Elizabeth Edgren
The Artist Next Door
Claudia Mitchell
Claudia Mitchell
Old News - A Review of January GRIT Articles Over the Decades
Ann List
Ann List
Expect Changes on San Rafael to Help Slow Down Drivers
Kathleen McCaughey
Kathleen McCaughey
Trash Pickup on Tramway - A Big Thank-you to all who helped
Kathleen McCaughey
Kathleen McCaughey
Pick your Picnic Site - Creativity in Juan Tabo and La Cueva
Stan Davis
Stan Davis
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