GRIT Newsletter: January 2022

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The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association (SHHA) consists of officers, board members, office staff, and committee chairs. Highlights include: Officers include President, Roger Hagengruber; Vice President, Susan McCasland; Secretary, Martin Kirk; and Treasurer, Randy Tripp. The office staff is led by Administrator, Betsy Rodriguez and her assistant, Teresa Gonzales. The annual meeting to be held on February 19th will cover topics such as street side cleanup requirements. Rick Thomson, a nominee for the board will also be introduced. The SHHA is considering hiring a commercial landscaper for major street side cleanup, but concerns regarding cost, liability, and communication have stalled the proposal. In November, Sandia Heights Security responded to 126 calls for varying incidents. SHHA provides numerous administrative services for members, including notary services and email alerts. An initiative to maintain environmental stewardship is in place targeting invasive Siberian Elms. Young trees are encouraged to be removed, while mature ones due to cost implications are not mandated for removal. A recent eco friendly initiative, the Little Green Bucket service, helps residents compost their garbage and food scraps. SHHA members can gain valuable information through the association's official website, including board meeting schedules, classified ad rules, and tram pass details. The association has initiated a program to list Little Libraries, suggesting residents to chip in with any information they have. New Year's celebrations history and traditions from around the world are described, dating back to ancient civilizations aligning it with agricultural and astronomical events. The SHHA office will be closed on January 17, 2022, in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.