GRIT Issues

November 1990

The County Planning Commission paused approval of a proposed 148 acre residential community, Primrose Pointe, due to issues with drainage, lack of parks, water and sewer line alignments, and financial responsibility for maintaining open spaces. S&S Associates, the project developer, is also waiting...

August 1990

The Sandia Heights community is addressing forest access issues to maximize trail use while protecting wildlife and property owners, with issues such as trespassing and parking being targeted for efficient management. Bob Williams, the Director of New Development, is overseeing the effects of new de...

May 1990

The SHHA has its annual meeting and elections in June and encourages participation from all their members. The current road conditions in Sandia Heights have been a cause for concern, with little maintenance done despite tax funds being available. However, appreciation has been shown for various com...

March 1990

Sandia Heights Park, open to all residents, provides numerous recreational facilities including children's play equipment, basketball grounds, and a well maintained ball field for soccer and little league teams. The Association invests significantly in park maintenance, and members may reserve the p...

February 1990

A group of Sandia Heights residents, including the SHHA, halted a zoning change and special use permit request for a parcel of land owned by local developer Don Morgan. The SHHA also showed interest in a new recycling program proposed by Bill Heflin, with the committee seeking trash collection sites...

November 1989

The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association has appointed Sherry Lombana as its new Executive Assistant, who brings her experience in public relations and marketing from her firm Lombana and Associates. She takes over editorship of 'The Grit' community newsletter as well. The Association's upcoming ac...

August 1989

The SHHA has grown to over 1,500 homes covering a population of approximately 4,256. In the past year, key focal points were the water rate negotiation with the utility company and finalizing a new service contract with Alvarado Realty (ARCO). SHHA plans a restructuring to involve more residents whi...

April 1989

The text is a comprehensive bulletin from Leonard DeLuee, the SHHA President, discussing his term, upcoming elections, as well as community issues and events. Key points include: Leonard urges homeowners to actively participate in shaping Board priorities and discusses controversial decisions and de...

February 1989

The SHHA, governing over 1100 residences, has increased its monthly dues by $1 from April 1, 1989, due to higher service costs. The SHHA board, consisting of selected and elected individuals, manage diverse roles including Finance, Recreation, and so forth. They recently signed an agreement with Alv...

December 1988

In December 1988, an architectural control committee led by Mark Bryant was assigned to safeguard specific subdivisions within Sandia Heights including Sandia Heights Addition (Lots L 40), Sandia Heights South (Units 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 25, 27A and 28A). Meanwhile, other subdivi...

September 1988

Significant developments occurred revolving around a water company over the past month, generating concerns beyond rate issues. The legal discovery process spurred the involvement of many interested parties such as the President's Message, Ski Company, Public Service Commission. These concerns weren...

July 1988

The SHHA recently held its annual meeting, which included changes to board composition and outlined new objectives for the year. This includes: Completion of the water intervention program Improvements to infrastructure, such as roads and parks Amplifying security and safety measures Strengthening c...

May 1988

The SHHA will host its annual meeting on Saturday, June 4 at the Paseo del Norte Fire House. Discussion topics will include interests, advice, complaints, future suggestions, direct inquiries to board members, and the retirement of five board members who will present on their committees' yearly prog...

March 1988

The SHHA and the Sandia Peak Tram Company share a long standing relationship dating back to the 1960s. SHHA's responsibilities include enforcing aesthetic covenants, encouraging community interaction, and exploring improved services. Concurrently, SHHA contracts the tram company for certain duties,...

February 1988

In 1988, the Sandia Heights Utility Corporation proposed a water rate increase which was met with strong opposition by homeowners at a home association meeting, citing a number of reasons for their resistance. The SHHA took immediate action, with homeowners calling for funds allocation in order to i...

January 1988

The Board of Directors at SHHA, including business and military executives, lawyers, a pilot, and a realtor, dedicates countless hours of volunteer service for community administration and implements their combined experience of over 500 years. Notable tasks undertaken include handling lawsuits agai...

December 1987

On December 28, 1987, Sandia Fesk Utility Corporation announced its plan to raise water rates by minimum 25.79%, with additional charges for consumption over 9000 gallons/month. A rate case is filed with the New Mexico Public Service Commission for endorsement of these changes. The Sandia Heights Ho...

November 1987

The SHHA has been actively improving the community's amenities and services, including expansion of Trammay Boulevard, which will introduce a walking/jogging path. The association is also dealing with covenant violations, urging non compliant homeowners to take action, and seeking improved law enfor...

September 1987

The Covenant Control Committee (CCC) is sustaining efforts to improve living standards for the owners of Sandia Heights homes by confirming their compliance with community covenants, while also managing challenges and nuisance issues from noncompliant homeowners. An initiative with the Bernalillo Co...

July 1987

Sandia Heights, an evolving community since 1969, has seen development from pioneering neighborly cooperation to structured organization led by a dedicated board of directors. Over time, tasks have diversified from simple duties like swapping newspaper routes to complex duties such as managing park...