GRIT Issues

June 2001

SHHA is devoted to increasing community engagement, maintaining the unique characteristics of the Sandia Heights community, and preserving its charm. This year, 12 new members joined the SHHA board, and the goal for the next year is to have representation from all districts. SHHA is focused on essen...

April 2001

The SHHA Board has won a District Court case defending the Architectural Control Committee's (ACC) decision to deny a property extension, supporting the legally binding power of the ACC and the validity of the community's Restrictive Covenants. The Association has made several significant strides in...

February 2001

County Commissioner Tim Cummins has assured the SHHA that trucks will not be allowed on Tramway due to Federal Regulations, deed and Sandia Pueblo restrictions. The Urban County Charter Commission, chaired by Commissioner Barbara Seward and represented by Sandia Heights resident, Ray Padilla, operat...

September 2000

The Bien Mur Indian Marketfest 2000 will run from October 9 15, featuring various Native American artists exhibiting their works from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The festival includes attractions such as a Buffalo Herd, a candy kitchen, and a rescue ranch. Concurrently, the Navajo Rug Auction provides a...

June 2000

The SHHA held its annual meeting in summer 2000, addressing an array of topics: Discussing water landscape themes. Casting information for Judge Reed S. Sheppard. Revealing outcomes from a special session. Sharing tips to prevent tantrums. Announcing the new Sandia Heights bank. In addition to these...

March 2000

The text comprises a diverse range of topics mainly involving a community's operations and events, including: The need for new board members tasked with handling various responsibilities such as upgrading facilities, hiring support contractors, and revising the New Resident Guide. Contributions from...

January 2000

Barbara Seward, outgoing County Commissioner praised by the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association, has made notable contributions to the area in sectors like transportation, public safety, and land use during her eight year tenure. A large commercial development proposal in Sandia Heights was withdr...

September 1999

In Autumn 1989, the Sanoia Heights Homeowners Association announced a host of updates, initiatives, and reminders: They welcomed new Board members and discussed monitoring new elections and administering homeowner covenants. Their wildlife efforts expanded with the incorporation of Wildflower Chis....

June 1999

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March 1999

The decipherable text alludes to various endeavors and achievements by different entities. Key points include: Business accomplishments by Max Sanchez, who received awards in 1998 as announced by Coldwell Banker Parnegg Metro. Events like a students' conference in D.C., a Y2K community event, and a...

September 1998

The Sandias Heights covenants are now available on the SHHA website, streamlining the retrieval process; residents only need to input their unit number. An unconfirmed impact of a diagnosed plague incident in Sandias Heights comes alongside an alert on potential unique landscape designs, emphasizing...

June 1998

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March 1998

The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association is implementing a Light Ordinance to combat light pollution in Bernalillo County, with the help of recommendations from Zoning Administrator Frank Sandoval. Alongside this, they are awaiting a completion of a drainage plan for Cedar Hills Subdivision, prelim...

January 1998

The Winter 1998 issue of The Grit magazine was not published separately due to an unforeseen delay with the Fall 1997 edition. This lag resulted in the Fall 1997 issue being printed a month late, effectively leading to a merger with the Winter 1998 issue. Consequently, the specific edition was desig...

June 1997

The Annual General Meeting of the Association presided over by President Marshall Aungier addressed matters including the Substation's impact, pay raise for deputies, South Domingo Baca Regional Plan, the Kicks 66 Service Station's construction and proposed San Bernardino community park, officially...

March 1997

The Sandia Mountain Coalition is intervening in a Pueblo Claim Trial over concerns regarding New Mexico's Game and Fish policy on hunting conservation, potential gas and oil exploration, and the expansion of hunting opportunities like the spring bear hunt. The coalition emphasizes the necessity of u...

January 1997

US District Court Judge Harold Green has denied the US Department of Justice's motion to dismiss the Pueblo of Sandia's land claim, leaving two motions pending. The Pueblo’s claim includes entitlement to 9,500 acres in various areas, and the ruling was based on the request for the land to be held "i...

September 1996

The Albuquerque Public Schools Boundary Committee has submitted boundary change recommendations to APS Superintendent Peter Horoschak. Public hearings and board decision meetings are set for late October and early November. Sandia Heights residents, who may benefit from the changes, are urged to sta...

June 1996

This condensed summary entails a plethora of information, offers and community updates as below: An art exhibition by architects running from Sept 20 Oct 12, with an opening reception on Sept 20. Services of Max Sanchez, a seasoned real estate agent specializing in Sandia Heights properties. Sanchez...

January 1996

The SHHA Executive Committee is revising the Association's By laws, with major changes including the ratification process of the By laws and plans for a housing development. They aim to enhance the internal consistency and readability of the By laws changes. The discussion will occur in February, an...