GRIT Issues

April 2006

A special concert featuring Lisa McCormick, a Vermont singer/songwriter, will be held for Sandia Heights residents on April 29th. The concert will also be open to friends, relatives, and members of the Church of the Good Shepherd congregation, with donations suggested. In other news, the SHHA succes...

March 2006

A community concert featuring Vermont singer/songwriter Lisa McCormick is scheduled for April 29 at the Church of the Good Shepherd. The event offers an evening of music, desserts, and socializing with suggested donations for entry. Additionally, the newsletter discusses upcoming events such as a ja...

February 2006

Residents of Sandia Heights have expressed concerns about long wait times at intersections due to detection cameras and the influence of sunlight on the system. Bobby Baker provided insight into the traffic light cycle, explaining that lights run on a 90-second cycle during peak times, with longer w...

December 2005

Enforcement of covenants and property values is a key focus for the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association, necessitating occasional legal action to maintain high community standards. The Association is prepared to initiate legal proceedings based on specific criteria, emphasizing the importance of p...

October 2005

The October 2005 newsletter announces the annual photo contest for the 2006 Sandia Heights Resident Directory, with residents encouraged to submit their photos related to the area. Entries are to be submitted by a specific deadline and must meet certain criteria to be considered for the cover of the...

September 2005

Residents of Sandia Heights are invited to attend the second Jazz Under the Stars event, featuring a jazz quartet and vocalist Pam Jackson, who won the 2004 NM Music Award for best jazz vocalist. The event will take place at the SHHA office courtyard on San Rafael on September 17, with the opportuni...

August 2005

The August 2005 newsletter begins with a message from the President, Ed Whitten, highlighting the recent W. L. Jackson park/artwork dedication event and the first Board of Directors meeting with newly elected officers. There was a significant discussion at the meeting regarding proposed speed humps...

July 2005

The July 2005 newsletter of the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association covers the outcomes of the annual meeting held on June 4. Four new directors were welcomed to the Board of Directors, and changes to the by-laws were approved. Various committees provided summaries of their activities throughout t...

June 2005

The June 2005 newsletter from the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association shares updates on the recent changes in board officers, with Ralph Rudolph stepping down as president-elect and Ed Whitten being elected as the new president. The newsletter also highlights the upcoming SHHA Annual/Town Hall Mee...

May 2005

The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association's May 2005 newsletter covers various updates and events within the community. Highlights include the upcoming annual meeting with discussions on Mhoon property development, ice rink expansion, and speed hump issues, along with the introduction of new officer...

April 2005

Sandia Heights residents are actively involved in monitoring and addressing various community issues through ad hoc committees, such as preventing the development of the Mhoon property into a shopping center and discussing traffic solutions for the ice rink expansion on Tramway Lane. There is also o...

March 2005

The March 2005 newsletter from Sandia Heights Homeowners Association announces the upcoming 11th Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction event to be held on April 3 at the Bien Mur Indian Market Center. The event will feature the sampling of New Mexico wines, live music, a raffle, and appetizers. Ticke...

February 2005

The newsletter from February 2005 announces the appointment of a new Vice President, Tom Coyne, and thanks Bob Francis for his temporary role. A Nominating Committee has been formed to find candidates for the upcoming Board elections, while voting on Bylaws changes has been postponed to the June mee...

December 2004

The December 2004 newsletter covers various topics including an invitation to the Holiday Party, the need for new Board members, a sign replacement contest, office updates, a Halloween party recap, updates on W.L. Jackson Park developments, holiday security tips, information on the Unified Covenants...

November 2004

The November 2004 newsletter includes details about the annual photo contest for the 2005 Sandia Heights Resident Directory. Residents are encouraged to submit their best photos related to the area for a chance to be featured on the cover. Additionally, updates from the Town Hall meeting mention the...

October 2004

The October 2004 newsletter includes an announcement about a photo contest for the 2005 Sandia Heights Resident Directory, encouraging residents to submit photos related to the area. The newsletter also emphasizes the importance of completing contractor evaluations and submitting them to the office...

September 2004

The September 2004 newsletter from the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association discusses upcoming changes to the Bylaws, including additions to sections regarding the Election of Directors, Business Transactions, Resignations and Removal of Directors, Standing Committees, and a Special Status of Archi...

August 2004

A significant lawsuit victory was achieved by the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association (SHHA) after a new owner in Unit 14 was denied construction of an enlarged garage due to setbacks. Despite the denial, the owner proceeded with construction, leading to a lawsuit where SHHA ultimately prevailed,...

June 2004

The newsletter from June - July 2004 provides updates on the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association (SHHA) activities, including legal efforts to maintain neighborhood quality, establishment of new by-laws, committee charters, and orientation sessions for board members. The Treasurer's report highlig...

May 2004

The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association (SHHA) will be hosting its annual meeting on June 5, 2004, where outgoing officers and committee heads will provide updates, new board members will be elected, and pre-elected officers for the upcoming year will be introduced. The association has recently fo...