GRIT Issues

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April 2023

The April 2023 newsletter begins with the announcement of Betsy Rodriguez's resignation after 15 years of service as the Lead Administrator at the SHHA office. The newsletter also discusses the early occurrence of brush fires in the area and encourages residents to be cautious to prevent potential c...
Monthly Fun Fact: Albuquerque Parks
Editor
Reminders from Your Covenant Support Committee
CSC
Save Elena Gallegos Open Space Current Status
E&S
Already a Brush Fire Near the Foothills?
Susan McCasland
Sandwiched Between
Stan Davis
Mailbox Theft - What Can We Do?
Susan McCasland
Raptor Nesting Project Update
Diane Barney
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March 2023

The March 2023 newsletter provides a detailed account of the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association, which was held in person after three years. Various reports were shared, including updates on the Board of Directors, committee chairs, and upcoming water utility upgrades....
2023 Annual Meeting Report
SHHA
2023 Annual Meeting Reports of Officers
SHHA
2023 Annual Meeting Reports of Standing Committees
SHHA
Wildfire Risk Reduction Workshop on March 25
Editor
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February 2023

The February 2023 newsletter from the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association announces the upcoming Annual Meeting scheduled for February 25th at the Church of the Good Shepherd. The meeting agenda includes various reports, the election of new Directors to the Board, and a session on wildfire risk re...
You, the SHHA , and Covenant Enforcement
Bob Thomas
List of CSC Articles Published in the GRIT 2022
CSC
SHHA Wildfire Risk Reduction Workshop
Kathleen McCaughey
View from Jack Rabbit Hill
Jean Heflin (1988)
Orange Crush
Stan Davis
Monthly Fun Fact: Petroglyph National Monument
Editor
SH Tips & Hacks: Monthly Checks
SHHA
Don’t Forget: 2023 SHHA Annual Meeting is Soon
SHHA
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January 2023

The January 2023 newsletter from Sandia Heights Homeowners Association announces the upcoming 2023 annual meeting, detailing the agenda which includes the introduction of board members, election processes, and reports from the previous year. A member of the Community Service & Membership Committee e...
2023 SHHA Annual Meeting Announcement & Agenda
SHHA
2023 SHHA Annual Meeting Procedures of Conduct
SHHA
Trail News at Elena Gallegos
Editor
Elena Gallegos Development Update
Kathleen McCaughey
Albuquerque Open Space Foothills Trail Map
Editor
What's the Attraction?
Stan Davis
SH Tips & Hacks: Monthly Winter and Spring Checks
SHHA
No Airbnb!
CSC
What Do My HOA Fees Support?
Rich Thomson
Local Sparrows
Mary Schmauss
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December 2022

The December 2022 newsletter from Sandia Heights Homeowners Association announces the upcoming annual meeting in February, highlighting the addition of new candidates for the SHHA Board of Directors with biographies provided in the issue. The newsletter also addresses the need for financial adjustme...
Bernalillo County Mowing of Our Streets
Kathleen McCaughey
Elena Gallegos Development Update
E&S
View from Jackrabbit Hill
Jean Heflin (1993)
Monthly Fun Fact: Albuquerque Name
Editor
Join the Welcome Wagon!
Elizabeth Edgren
Message to the SHHA Membership
Roger Hagengruber
Biographies of Director Candidates
SHHA
Owl & Other Raptor Awareness
Diane Barney
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November 2022

The November 2022 newsletter from Sandia Heights Homeowners Association discusses the history and importance of SHHA in preserving the environment and community quality in Sandia Heights. It emphasizes the need for board and committee volunteers to continue protecting the area's unique environment a...
Covenant Support Committee (CSC) Needs Volunteers
CSC
Elena Gallegos Education Center Feasibility Update
Editor
Piñon Pine
Editor
Monthly Fun Fact: KiMo Theater
Editor
Don’t Let Your Water Pipes Freeze!
Bob Bower
Is Your Electricity Out?
Editor
Letter to the Membership from SHHA President
Roger Hagengruber
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October 2022

The October 2022 newsletter from Sandia Heights Homeowners Association (SHHA) highlights the urgent need for new board members as several directors' terms are expiring soon, risking a drop below the required number for conducting business. The Board invites SHHA members to consider joining by meetin...
Architectural Observations 3: On Color
Eric Haskins
Roadrunner…Curling?
Elizabeth Edgren
Monthly Fun Fact: Sandia Peak Tram
Editor
Thank You, Neighbor
Editor
Household Radon Awareness
Stan Davis
Short-Term Rentals, e.g., Airbnb
Kathleen McCaughey
Shadow Knows
Editor
SHHA 's Board of Directors Still Needs You!
Dale Arendt
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September 2022

The September 2022 newsletter of Sandia Heights Homeowners Association discusses the urgent need for new board members as several terms are expiring soon, emphasizing the eligibility requirements and responsibilities of serving on the Board of Directors. The newsletter invites interested members to...
Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour
Editor
Finding Like-Minded Folks
Community Service & Membership
Trouble with Tumbleweeds
Stan Davis
Xeriscape for a Desert-Friendly Yard
Editor
Letter to the Editor: Read Your Covenants
Mike Carson
SHHA 's Board of Directors Needs…YOU!
Dale Arendt
Keep Sandia Heights Looking Good
Editor
Sandia Heights Community Event - Tramway Trash Cleanup
Editor
Hummingbirds
Susan McCasland
Please Do Not Feed Wildlife
Editor
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August 2022

Notary services at the SHHA office will now be available by appointment only on select weekdays to ensure efficient processing, especially for multiple or more complex documents. Residents are encouraged to schedule appointments in advance to accommodate necessary time and witness arrangements. Addi...
Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour Schedules New Preview Night
Linda Burch
Intro to North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center
Community Service & Membership
Monthly Fun Fact: New Mexico Chiles
Editor
Water Quality Report
Elizabeth Edgren
Elena Gallegos Open Space Site Improvements Survey
E&S
Fire Hydrant Blue Marker Stakes
Stan Davis
Tumbleweed Control - Let's Go, People!
Editor
Architectural Observations 2: Blinded by the Light
Eric Haskins
Change in Notary Service
Editor
Procedures for Attendance of Guests at SHHA Board and Committee Meetings
SHHA
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July 2022

The July 2022 newsletter begins with a reminder about the unprecedented fire season and the closure of the Sandia Mountain Ranger District until mid-July due to the high fire risk. It emphasizes the importance of fire safety, discouraging the use of fireworks and providing guidance on outdoor activi...
BernCo Open Space Division Community Events - Coming Soon
Editor
Dogs, Dogs, Dogs…
Editor
Letter to Mayor Keller on Elena Gallegos Expansion
SHHA
Unprecedented Fire Season - Please Be Careful!
Editor
Monthly Fun Fact: New Mexico Wine
Editor
SH Tips & Hacks: Keeping Your House Cool in Summer
Editor
Snakes and You
Kate Fry
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June 2022

The newsletter starts with a detailed list of officers, board members, committee chairs, office staff, and contact information for the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association. Following this, the June 2022 edition features content about the Membership Appreciation Event, Early Voting for the Primary E...
Architectural Observations #1: A Love Letter to Sandia Heights
Eric Haskins
Thank You, Members! Join Us, Non-Members!
Community Service & Membership
Monthly Fun Fact: New Mexico Ph.D.'s Per Capita
Editor
Elena Gallegos Open Space Site Improvements
E&S
Further Your Naturalist Education with These Other Resources
Elizabeth Edgren
What's That Plant?
Elizabeth Edgren
SH Tips & Hacks: Home Recipes for Weed Killer, Insecticides, Repellents
Susan McCasland
CSC Is Working to Prevent Long-Term RV Parking
CSC
Thank You, Members! Join Us, Non-Members!
Community Service & Membership
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May 2022

The May 2022 newsletter addresses fire prevention in Sandia Heights through lessons learned from a high-risk wildfire zone, emphasizing the importance of preparedness, evacuation planning, and utilizing emergency notification systems. It also provides information on upcoming wildfire season seminars...
Gestures of Support for Ukraine
Editor
Ranger Finds Poop Bag Every 466 Feet
Spencer McKee
Elena Gallegos Feasibility Study
Colleen Langan-McRoberts
Elena Gallegos Area "Improvements"? Speak Now or…
Joe Boyce
Nixle Emergency Information System
Editor
Wildfire Season Is Here!
Editor
Fire Prevention "Lessons Learned" for Sandia Heights
Joe Boyce
Summer Is Coming - and So Are RVs
CSC
Advanced Treatment Septic Systems & Other Issues Related to Replacing…
Stan Davis
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April 2022

The April 2022 newsletter for the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association bids farewell to office administrator Teresa Gonzales and welcomes Anna Diaz as her replacement. It announces a call for resident volunteers to help update the SHHA bylaws and provides resources and tips for springtime landscapi...
File a Bernalillo County Complaint Online, by Phone, or In-Person
CSC
Pets & COVID
Editor
Monthly Fun Fact: Sopapillas
Editor
Springtime Landscape Thoughts
Editor
Sandia Heights Lighting
CSC
SH Tips & Hacks: Calcium Deposits
Editor
Proper Septic System Care Makes Environmental and Economic Sense
Editor
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March 2022

The March 2022 newsletter provides a comprehensive overview of the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association held virtually. The Officers and Directors of the Board presented reports, with a focus on the election of new Directors, financial updates, and proposed bylaw modifica...
2022 Annual Meeting Report Agenda
SHHA
2022 Annual Meeting Reports of Officers
SHHA
2022 Annual Meeting Reports of Standing Committees
SHHA
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February 2022

The February 2022 newsletter of the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association contains important information about the upcoming SHHA Annual Meeting, to be held virtually on February 19. Members are required to pre-register for the Zoom meeting and follow specific procedures during the session, which inc...
2022 SHHA Annual Meeting
SHHA
2022 SHHA Annual Meeting Procedures of Conduct
SHHA
Appeal for Community Involvement
Community Service & Membership
2022 Directory Photo Submissions - Some Runners-Up
Editor
Little Neighborhood Libraries Update
Editor
Monthly Fun Fact: Some More New Mexico Weird Laws
Editor
Summary of CSC Articles Published in 2021
Bob Thomas
Have You Seen the New Wildfire Signs?
Editor
Some Factoids About Valentine's Day
Editor
Our Backyard Antenna Farm (Historical Article from Nov. 2018 GRIT)
Susan McCasland
Letter to the Editor: Safe Driving
Karen P.
Bears in the Sandia Mountains
Sandia Mt. Bearwatch
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January 2022

The January 2022 newsletter for Sandia Heights Homeowners Association covers the upcoming SHHA Annual Meeting, detailing the agenda and procedures, including election processes for new Directors to the Board. It introduces a new Board member candidate, Rick Thomson, emphasizing his qualifications an...
2022 SHHA Annual Meeting Announcement & Agenda
SHHA
2022 SHHA Annual Meeting Procedures of Conduct
SHHA
Little Neighborhood Libraries
Community Service & Membership
History of New Year's Celebrations
Editor
Monthly Fun Fact: New Mexico Weird Laws
Editor
Update on Invasive Siberian Elms
CSC
SH Tips & Hacks: Composting
SHHA
Letter to the Editor: Safe Walking on Roads
Franklin S.
Dangerous Intersection
Joe Boyce
SHHA Street-Side Cleanup
Joe Boyce
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December 2021

The December 2021 newsletter from Sandia Heights Homeowners Association informs residents about upcoming changes, including an increase in SHHA membership dues and tram pass pricing. The newsletter also announces the virtual 2022 annual meeting and introduces a candidate for the SHHA Board of Direct...
Procedures for Attendance of Guests at SHHA Board and Committee Mtgs.
Roger Hagengruber
2022 Annual Meeting
SHHA
December Holidays
Editor
Monthly Fun Fact: Albuquerque Christmas Lights
Editor
SHHA Key Tags, Anyone?
Elizabeth Edgren
Notices from the Treasurer
Randy Tripp
Board Member Candidate
SHHA
Trash Bins Are an Eyesore!
CSC
Please Don't Feed Our Deer
Editor
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November 2021

The November 2021 newsletter of Sandia Heights Homeowners Association discusses various updates and important information for residents. The newsletter includes a call for volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors, emphasizing the need for diverse skills and participation in different committees...
Thank You from Sandia Heights Art Tour
Editor
Monthly Fun Fact: Albuquerque Namesakes
Editor
CSC Protects Homeowner Information
Bob Thomas
History of Veterans Day
Editor
Bow Hunting in Sandia Ranger District
Editor
Invasive Trees in Sandia Heights
CSC
Letter to the Editor on Thistles in Sandia Heights
Dan Benton
SH Hacks & Tips: Septic Systems
Editor
Now Is the Time to Consider Serving
Susan McCasland
We'd Like Your Thoughts on the Website
Susan McCasland
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October 2021

The October 2021 newsletter provides information on the upcoming elections for the Albuquerque School Board Position 7, along with two Soil & Water District supervisors, bond issues, and Central NM Community College. Additionally, it discusses the rich history behind the name Domingo Baca in Sandia...
Adding Some Clout to the Architectural Control Committee
David Crossley
Monthly Fun Fact: Albuquerque Elevation
Editor
Please Vote on November 2 for APS Board Position 7
George Richmond
Let's Talk Ideas!
Hugh Prather
Procedures for Property Owners to Amend Their Unit Covenants
Bob Thomas
Domingo Baca, a Familiar Name in ABQ…
Elaine D. Briseno
Invasive Plants and Trees in Sandia Heights
Joe Boyce
SH Tips & Hacks: Windows
Editor
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September 2021

The September 2021 newsletter for Sandia Heights homeowners features an invitation for residents to join the Board of Directors, emphasizing the importance of community involvement. The newsletter highlights the upcoming 18th Annual Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour, showcasing various artists and...
Artists Are Back!
Elizabeth Edgren
Monthly Fun Fact: Albuquerque Old Town
Editor
Lively Lecture & Book Signing
Ruth Frazier
Wildfire (Link to Video)
Editor
Weeds Are Here
Emily Rudin
SH Tips & Hacks: Windows
Editor
We Need You!
Susan McCasland

GRIT Archive

If you have an article you would like to submit to the SHHA GRIT Newsletter, please do so before the 10th of the month previous to the publication by contacting the C&P committee or the office.

Contact

  • Phone: (505) 797-7793
  • Fax: (505) 856-8544
  • Email: shha@sandiahomeowners.org
  • Address: 12700 San Rafael NE #3
    Albuquerque, NM 87122

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  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Federal Holidays: Closed
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