GRIT Issues

October 2001

The October-November 2001 newsletter, titled "The Grit," pays tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks. It includes poetry and reflections on the tragic events. The Architectural Control Committee highlights the importance of obtaining approval for any construction altering a residen...

August 2001

The newsletter discusses the Urban County Charter Commission's disappointing draft of the new "Urban County Charter." Despite the unsatisfactory proposal, there is optimism about the future unification of city and county governments, which would benefit residents of Sandia Heights by giving them a v...

June 2001

The newsletter from Sandia Heights Homeowners Association covered various topics in its latest issue. It highlighted the addition of 12 new board members and emphasized the need for more community involvement, especially from residents of specific areas. The document stressed the importance of water...

April 2001

A recent legal ruling in Sandia Heights addressed covenant enforcement, confirming the validity of Sandia Heights Restrictive Covenants and the authority of the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) to review and approve building plans. The ruling highlights the importance of upholding covenants to...

February 2001

The February-March 2001 newsletter contained various updates and information relevant to Sandia Heights residents. It emphasized the County Commissioner's assurance that over-the-road trucks will not be permitted on Tramway due to regulations and restrictions in place. It also discussed the shift to...

September 2000

An announcement for the Bien Mur Indian Marketfest 2000, featuring over 50 Native American artists and a Navajo Rug Auction, is highlighted. Following this, a message from Phelps Contracting & Development, LLC emphasizes their expertise in homebuilding and remodeling, prioritizing customer satisfact...

June 2000

The Summer 2000 Sandia Heights Homeowners Association newsletter features updates on the upcoming Annual Meeting, landscaping themes, a report on the Special Session results, tips on avoiding tantrums, information on a new Sandia Heights Bank CD offering, and a spotlight on Tim Cummins for County Co...

March 2000

An upcoming event at Sandia Heights will focus on harvesting water to make the ecosystem work effectively. Updates from recent SHHA activities include the initiation of revisions to the New Resident Guide, hiring a new support contractor, and receiving the annual audit report. The newsletter also di...

January 2000

The December 2000 - January 2001 newsletter from Sandia Heights Homeowners Association features a heartfelt farewell message from former County Commissioner Barbara Seward, expressing gratitude for the community's support during her tenure. The newsletter highlights the successful pushback by SHHA a...

September 1999

The autumn 1989 newsletter covers a range of topics including the appointment of new board members, a community event calendar for residents, real estate listings, a report from the roundhouse, architectural control reminders, and information about satellite dish antennas. There is also a profile of...

June 1999

The newsletter includes information on architectural control for home projects, a reminder for homeowners to check if their homes still fit their families, a bakery offering various bread and sweets, a wine tasting event, hantavirus awareness, updates on the Y2K bug and gardening, a water stain remo...

March 1999

The newsletter includes a variety of topics such as a welcome coffee for new residents, legislative updates on the 1999 session, a report on architectural standards, an announcement of awards earned by Max Sanchez, and information on Y2K community mobilization. It also features details on roof maint...

September 1998

The Sandia Heights Covenants are now accessible on the SHHA website by entering your unit number. A plague-infected pet was diagnosed in Sandia Heights, prompting awareness from the association. Various services and businesses are highlighted in the newsletter, from unique landscape designs to perso...

June 1998

The newsletter discusses various ongoing and upcoming developments in Sandia Heights, such as the expansion of Paseo del Norte, the extension of Alameda Boulevard, and the installation of Las Altos de Sandia sensors. It also mentions the maintenance and improvements related to the Sandia water pumpi...

March 1998

Residents of Sandia Heights are being informed about the detrimental effects of light pollution and the importance of using efficient outdoor lighting fixtures to minimize glare and reduce unnecessary light usage. Bernalillo County is implementing a Light Pollution Ordinance to address these concern...

January 1998

The winter 1998 issue of the neighborhood newsletter was combined with the fall 1997 edition due to a printing delay, resulting in a joint Fall 1997/Winter 1998 publication. This unique occurrence led to an extended gap between newsletters during that period. Printing Delay, Combined Issue, Fall 199...

June 1997

The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association recently held its Annual General Meeting where Sheriff Joe Bowdich discussed security concerns due to short-staffing and upcoming pay raise negotiations for deputies. Other topics included the South Domingo Baca Regional Plan, construction updates on a new s...

March 1997

Sandia Mountain Coalition plans to intervene in Pueblo claim trial, and the Church of the Good Shepherd hosts a Sienna Jam. There are concerns about wildlife conservation efforts in New Mexico, urging support for conservation policies and the completion of the Black Bear Study by NMGAF. The SHHA def...

January 1997

A ruling by US District Court Judge Harold Green on the Pueblo of Sandia's land claim has broken legal inertia, allowing the Pueblo to proceed with its case seeking 9,500 acres in various areas. The ruling permits the Pueblo to challenge the Department of Interior's actions and to request that the l...

September 1996

The Albuquerque Public Schools Boundary Committee has submitted its recommendations for changes to existing school boundaries, awaiting review by the APS Superintendent before a Public Hearing on October 30th. Sandia Heights has been actively involved in supporting the recommendations, particularly...