December 2019
Holiday season brings about festive lighting displays that require caution to prevent accidents and fires. Safety tips include inspecting lights, avoiding overloading circuits, and securing outdoor connections properly. Hosts are reminded to plan guest parking responsibly during holiday gatherings t...
Articles
Sandia Heights New Neighbors Welcoming Initiative
Community Service & Membership
Community Service & Membership
Holiday Parking & Lighting Safety Tips
Bob Thomas
Bob Thomas
How to Form a Neighborhood Watch
Editor
Editor
Beep! Beep! (Historical Article 1990)
Jean Helfin
Jean Helfin
November 2019
The Quail Run Center at Tramway Blvd. and San Rafael Ave. has been sold and will undergo significant upgrades, including a name change to Sandia Heights Village, with renovations such as repainting, landscaping improvements, and a new sign. The Architectural Control Committee will collaborate with t...
Articles
Changes Coming to the Quail Run Center
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Light Pollution (Historical Article from 2013)
Joe Pappe
Joe Pappe
Don't Let Your Water Pipes Freeze!
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Speeding on Neighborhood Streets
David Wilson
David Wilson
Thank You to Trash Pick-Up Volunteers
Editor
Editor
Bagworms
Travis Rich
Travis Rich
October 2019
The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association (SHHA), through various articles in their newsletter, addresses important updates and reminders for its members. The treasurer announces an increase in monthly dues and tram pass prices, citing rising costs as the reason. Additionally, a plea to keep the nei...
Articles
Tram Pass Price Increase
Cheryl Iverson
Cheryl Iverson
Community Survey 2019 Is Again Very Positive
Stephen Baca
Stephen Baca
Covenant Support Committee (CSC) Needs Volunteers
CSC
CSC
Responding to Home Emergency Situations
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Halloween Safety Tips
Editor
Editor
Your Dues Are How Much?
Cheryl Iverson
Cheryl Iverson
Keep Our Sandia Bears Safe!
Kate Fry
Kate Fry
September 2019
The newsletter starts with a call for candidates to join the Board of Directors to ensure the continuity of operations and finances of the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association. Without sufficient volunteers, the viability of the association is at risk, emphasizing the importance of community member...
Articles
It's Chili Harvest Time
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Ten3 Restaurant Is Open!
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Covenant Support Committee (CSC) Needs Volunteers
CSC
CSC
Not Too Big, Not Too Small (Historical Article from April 1989)
Editor
Editor
Contractors in Sandia Heights
Susan B.
Susan B.
SHHA 's Clock Is Ticking…
Emily Rudin
Emily Rudin
Fall Bear Alert
Editor
Editor
Bobcats
Kate Fry
Kate Fry
August 2019
The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association is actively seeking new members for its Board of Directors, with several terms expiring soon. Eligible members are encouraged to consider joining the Board, which requires good financial standing, property ownership in Sandia Heights, and a commitment to uph...
Articles
Have You Used a Contractor Lately?
Editor
Editor
Septic System Tips
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
SHHA 's Board of Directors Needs YOU!
Emily Rudin
Emily Rudin
Garbage Cans Are an Eyesore!
Susan Seligman
Susan Seligman
Some Pointers About Hantavirus
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
July 2019
The newsletter discusses strategies and safeguards to reduce burglaries in the Sandia Heights area, including knowing neighbors, reporting suspicious activity, securing homes, and using security systems effectively. It also touches on the benefits of utilizing goats for vegetation management to redu...
Articles
Review of How the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Works
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Community Services and Membership Committee's 2019 Survey
Stephen Baca
Stephen Baca
Reminders from Your Covenant Support Committee
Bob Thomas
Bob Thomas
Woof! Woof! Is That YOUR Dog Barking?
CSC
CSC
No Fireworks in Sandia Heights - EVER!
E&S
E&S
Brush Fire in Foothills at Bear Canyon
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Goats of Sandia Heights
Judy Durzo
Judy Durzo
Construction Courtesy & Safety in Sandia Heights
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Neighbors United Against Crime (Part 2)
Editor
Editor
It's Summer and Snakes Are Out
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
June 2019
The newsletter provides an update on the improvements planned for W.L. Jackson Park, including the addition of more shade trees, a potential shade structure and picnic tables pending budget review, and the exclusion of a splash pad due to high costs. It also summarizes a Fire Risk Management Seminar...
Articles
Preliminary and Final Design and Construction Plans
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
2019 Easter Egg Hunt
Paula Baxter
Paula Baxter
Update on W.L. Jacson Park
Emily Rudin
Emily Rudin
Summary of 2019 Fire Risk Management Seminar (Part 2)
Travis Rich
Travis Rich
Elm Trees
CSC
CSC
Avoid Paving "Travelers"
Mick Rich
Mick Rich
Neighbors United Against Crime
Editor
Editor
May 2019
From concerns over goatscaping test projects to fire risk management seminars, the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association addresses various community issues. The use of goats to clear vegetation as a test project raised questions about how successful it would be in reducing fire risks, with emphasis...
Articles
Answers to Questions from the 2019 Annual Meeting
Woody Farber
Woody Farber
Outpost Ice Arena - New Owner, Big Changes
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Fire Prevention Seminar
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Summary of 2019 Fire Risk Management Seminar (Part 1)
Travis Rich
Travis Rich
Choice Plants and Rabbit Food (Reprinted from 1989)
Jean Hefflin
Jean Hefflin
Light Talk
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
April 2019
The newsletter discusses issues regarding access to trails in Sandia Heights for hikers, emphasizing that arroyos within the neighborhood are on private property. Therefore, hikers are advised against hiking through these arroyos to reach trails and are encouraged to seek access from public lands in...
Articles
Discussion of Walls and Fences
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
From the Parks & Safety Committee: You Asked, We Answered
C&P
C&P
New Peak Restaurant Update
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Elena Gallegos Open Space
City of Albuquerque
City of Albuquerque
Weed and Fire Season Is Approaching
Emily Rudin
Emily Rudin
March 2019
The newsletters provide detailed Annual Reports from the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association (SHHA). Key highlights include security upgrades, development of submission procedures for GRIT articles, revised policies and guidelines, financi...
Articles
Annual Reports from 2019 Annual Meeting
SHHA
SHHA
February 2019
Residents of Sandia Heights are encouraged to establish trusted relationships with neighbors for enhanced security in the community. The Sandia Heights Security Patrol provides a visible deterrent to crime, responds to various calls including residential alarms and suspicious activities, and offers...
Articles
Architectural Control Committee's Neighborhood Review Process
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Did You Know That Bernalillo County Has a Noise Ordinance?
CSC
CSC
Social Media Survey Results
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Successful Goatscaping Trial for Wildfire Reduction
Editor
Editor
33 Years Ago, Homeowner Survey Results (Reprinted from 1986)
Editor
Editor
Security Tips
E&S
E&S
Renters and Membership Benefits
C&P
C&P
SHHA Homeowner Members Can Log onto the SHHA Website
Editor
Editor
January 2019
The 2018 Annual Meeting of the homeowners' association introduced a new format with interactive sessions for members to engage in discussions and provide feedback. This led to initiatives such as the first-annual SHHA Community Survey, which received over 700 responses, helping the association bette...
Articles
2018 Annual Meeting Netted Results
Hugh Prather
Hugh Prather
New Neighborhood Business
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
You, the SHHA , Covenant Enforcement
CSC
CSC
Happy Birthday, GRIT?
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Sandia Heights Posted Speed Limits
E&S
E&S
December 2018
The December 2018 newsletter from Sandia Heights covers various topics, including the upcoming SHHA Annual Meeting, snow removal procedures, introduction of officers, board members, committee chairs, and office staff. Other articles include a survey on social media presence, holiday safety reminders...
Articles
Some Ways to Give Back
Editor
Editor
Small Wins, but Big Improvements
Hugh Prather
Hugh Prather
Tramway in Days Gone By
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Don't Let Your Water Pipes Freeze!
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Living with Our Arroyos
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Holiday Lighting & Parking Reminder
CSC
CSC
Trash Cans
CSC
CSC
November 2018
The newsletter discusses the upcoming expiration of several Board of Director positions in 2019, emphasizing the need for new members committed to the Sandia Heights community. It highlights the importance of diverse perspectives to serve the community's evolving demographics, particularly welcoming...
Articles
Wildfire Risk Reduction Project
David Crossley
David Crossley
Goatscaping
Editor
Editor
Sandia Heights Reminiscences
Robert Trucksa
Robert Trucksa
Our Backyard Antenna Farm
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Pay It Forward
Hugh Prather
Hugh Prather
October 2018
A new service provided by the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association is the availability of Voter Registration at the SHHA office, allowing members to conveniently register with the help of trained staff without needing to visit the county clerk's office. Another article addresses the issue of long-t...
Articles
New Neighbors Soon
C&P
C&P
Sandia Heights' Beautiful, Dark Skies
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Wildfire Preparedness: The "Go Bag"
SHHA
SHHA
Friendly Reminder About RVs
CSC
CSC
Kudos and Thanks!
Jan Randall
Jan Randall
September 2018
The September 2018 newsletter covers various important topics for Sandia Heights residents. It emphasizes the upcoming November General Election and provides detailed instructions for voter registration. Additionally, the newsletter highlights the importance of choosing licensed and insured contract...
Articles
BernCo Code for Prohibited Uses in a Single-Family Residential Zone
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Keep Sandia Heights Looking Good
Editor
Editor
Herbs - Fragrant, Tasty & Beautiful
Editor
Editor
Stables Changing a Lot More Than Its Name (Reprint from Sep. 1979)
Editor
Editor
Choosing Your Contractor
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Shadow Knows
Editor
Editor
Tramway Trash Cleanup
C&P
C&P
Please Do Not Feed Wildlife
Editor
Editor
August 2018
The newsletter covers important safety guidelines for children returning to school, including walking, biking, and taking the bus safely. It also emphasizes preventive measures to avoid injuries at school, such as selecting ergonomic backpacks and using playgrounds with soft surfaces. Additionally,...
Articles
Community Survey Is Very Positive!
Stephen S. Baca
Stephen S. Baca
Being a Good Neighbor, Dogs & Cats Edition
CSC
CSC
Tramway Trash Cleanup
Editor
Editor
Sign of the Times
Editor
Editor
Third Nearby Wildfire of the Summer
Editor
Editor
Wildfire Preparedness, How to Protect Your Property
Suzanne Schneider
Suzanne Schneider
Use Care Choosing Locksmiths
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Back-to-School Safety Checklist
E&S
E&S
Sandia Heights Community Event - Tramway Trash Cleanup
Editor
Editor
July 2018
A wildfire in the High Desert area on May 15, 2018, came dangerously close to Sandia Heights, burning acres of open space and causing damage to homes. The incident served as a wake-up call, emphasizing the need for residents to be aware of weather conditions, watch for smoke and flames, and understa...
Articles
Storm Drains on County Easements and Streets
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
BernCo Commission Further Restricts Fireworks
Editor
Editor
Notes from the Sandia Heights Volunteer Fire Dep. (Reprint from May 1983)
Editor
Editor
Close Call for Sandia Heights - Wildfire in High Desert
Keith Julian
Keith Julian
Wildfire Preparedness - An Overview
Suzanne Schneider
Suzanne Schneider
June 2018
The newsletter covers various important topics. First, it addresses water conservation and restrictions in Bernalillo County, emphasizing the limitations on outdoor watering with sprinklers between certain hours and encouraging practices like composting, rainwater collection, and using high-efficien...
Articles
Water Conservation & Restrictions
Editor
Editor
Community Services & Membership Committee Survey Coming
Hugh Prather
Hugh Prather
Dead Tree Cutting & Removal
E&S
E&S
Fireworks Are Prohibited in Sandia Heights
SHHA
SHHA
GRIT in Living Color
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Sandia Heights Lighting
CSC
CSC
Tips on Draining Swimming Pools, Etc.
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Summer Is Here
CSC
CSC
Keep Bears Wild and Co-Existing with Sandia Heights Wildlife
Editor
Editor
May 2018
The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association emphasizes the importance of identifying and serving the evolving needs of the community in the new term. Efforts are underway to understand these needs through break-out sessions, a resident survey, and community service initiatives. Particularly, a focus i...
Articles
An Additional Call for Volunteers
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Open Burning Ban for Unincorporated Bernalillo County
BernCo
BernCo
An Evacuation Plan for Sandia Heights - Looking for Volunteers!
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Are We Ready for the Conflagration?
Keith Julian
Keith Julian
Speeding in Sandia Heights - An Object Lesson
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Message from the President
Woody Farber
Woody Farber
Sandia Heights Community Event - Tramway Trash Cleanup
E&S
E&S
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