October 2019
Cheryl Iverson, the SHHA Treasurer, has announced an increase in membership fees (from $8 to $8.50) and tram tickets (from $6 to $7) effective from January 1, 2020, due to increased operational costs, marking the first increase since 2012. The SHHA is led by President Woody Farber, Vice President Em...
Articles
Your Dues are How Much?
Cheryl Iverson
Cheryl Iverson
Keep Our Sandia Bears Safe!
Kate Fry
Kate Fry
Community Survey 2019 is Again Very Positive
Stephen Baca
Stephen Baca
Tram Pass Price Increase
Cheryl Iverson
Cheryl Iverson
Covenant Support Committee (CSC) Needs Volunteers
CSC
CSC
Responding to Home Emergency Situations
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Halloween Safety Tips
Editor
Editor
September 2019
Emily Rudin, Vice President and Chair of the Nominating Committee for SHHA, notes a shortage of nominations for the Board of Directors, threatening SHHA's future with the upcoming expiry of several Board members' terms. The Board is necessary for managing the association, operations, and finances wh...
Articles
SHHA's Clock is Ticking…
Emily Rudin
Emily Rudin
Fall Bear Alert
Editor
Editor
Bobcats
Kate Fry
Kate Fry
Chili Harvest Time
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Ten3 Restaurant is Open!
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Not Too Big, Not Too Small (Historical article from April 1989)
Editor
Editor
Covenant Support Committee (CSC) Needs Volunteers
CSC
CSC
Contractors in Sandia Heights
Susan B.
Susan B.
August 2019
The SHHA Board of Directors is seeking to fill soon to expire terms and requires candidates to be SHHA members, property owners, and capable of upholding bylaws. Alongside opportunities to influence initiatives, the board hosts monthly meetings and an annual photo contest, with the winner's photo to...
Articles
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
Have you used a contractor lately?
Editor
Editor
Septic System Tips
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
July 2019
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, led by Capt. Broderick Sharp and Lt. Vance Lunsford, has initiated strategies to combat burglary in the Sandia Heights region, including the application of high resolution video security systems, getting familiar with neighbors, and promptly reporting suspicio...
Articles
Review of How the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Works
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
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
It's Summer and Snakes are Out
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
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
Neighbors United Against Crime (Part 2)
Editor
Editor
Construction Courtesy & Safety in Sandia Heights
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
June 2019
The annual meeting of SHHA discussed potential enhancements to W.L. Jackson Park, including more shade, extra picnic tables and a splash pad. The Parks and Recreation Department plans to plant more shade trees, but a splash pad was deemed too expensive. In 2019, SHHA held a Fire Risk Management Semi...
Articles
Preliminary and Final Design and Construction Plans
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Summary of 2019 Fire Risk Management Seminar (Part 2)
Travis D. Rich
Travis D. Rich
2019 Easter Egg Hunt
Paula Baxter
Paula Baxter
Elm Trees
CSC
CSC
Avoid Paving "Travelers"
Mick Rich
Mick Rich
Neighbors United Against Crime
Editor
Editor
Update on W.L. Jacson Park
Emily Rudin
Emily Rudin
May 2019
At the SHHA Annual Meeting held on February 9, 2019, President Woody Farber discussed a successful goatscaping test project which used goats to clear dense vegetation and reduce fire risk in an eco friendly way. The project, funded by the Board with $1500, was flagged as a feasible method for homeow...
Articles
Fire Prevention Seminar
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Answers to Questions from the 2019 Annual Meeting
Woody Farber
Woody Farber
Summary of 2019 Fire Risk Management Seminar (Part 1)
Travis D. Rich
Travis D. Rich
Choice Plants and Rabbit Food (reprinted from 1989)
Jean Hefflin
Jean Hefflin
Outpost Ice Arena - New Owner, Big Changes
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Light Talk
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
April 2019
During SHHA's Annual Meeting, accessibility to recreational trails through arroyos in Sandia Heights was discussed, amid concerns of trespassing on private properties. The parks and safety committee advised getting explicit permission from homeowners or using public routes. The CSC emphasised yard a...
Articles
Discussion of Walls and Fences
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Weed and Fire Season is Approaching
Emily Rudin
Emily Rudin
New Peak Restaurant Update
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
From the Parks & Safety Committee: You Asked, We Answered
C&P
C&P
Elena Gallegos Open Space
City of Albuquerque
City of Albuquerque
March 2019
President Woody Farber highlighted key 2018 achievements including security enhancements, the establishment of written procedures for GRIT articles, and policy revisions. Farber also managed day to day staff operations. Vice President Hugh Prather advocated for SHHA strategic planning and achieved a...
Articles
Annual Reports from 2019 Annual Meeting
SHHA
SHHA
February 2019
The Sandia Heights area, monitored by the Bernalillo County Sheriff Office and Sandia Heights Security, encourages residents to establish strong neighbor relationships for safety. Important contacts for residents include 911 for emergencies, the Sheriff and Fire Departments at 798 7000, and Sandia H...
Articles
Architectural Control Committee's Neighborhood Review Process
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
SHHA Homeowner Members can Log onto the SHHA Website
Editor
Editor
Renters and Membership Benefits
C&P
C&P
Successful Goatscaping Trial for Wildfire Reduction
Editor
Editor
Did You Know that Bernalillo County Has a Noise Ordinance?
CSC
CSC
33 Years Ago, Homeowner Survey Results (reprinted from 1986)
Editor
Editor
Social Media Survey Results
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Security Tips
E&S
E&S
January 2019
The 2018 annual meeting of the SHHA introduced a new, interactive approach where members voiced interests and concerns. SHHA proposed initiatives including a community survey to identify priorities, reestablishment of the Community Service & Membership Committee, and certification of the SHHA office...
Articles
2018 Annual Meeting Netted Results
Hugh Prather
Hugh Prather
Happy Birthday, GRIT?
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
New Neighborhood Business
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
You, the SHHA, Covenant Enforcement
CSC
CSC
Sandia Heights Posted Speed Limits
E&S
E&S
December 2018
The 2019 SHHA Annual Meeting is set for February 9th, with doors opening at 8:30 am and refreshments from O’Beans Coffee. The SHHA informs residents to contact the County for snow removal on public roads. Notable members of the SHHA include President Woody Faber, Treasurer Cheryl Iverson, and commit...
Articles
Trash Cans
CSC
CSC
Tramway in Days Gone By
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Some Ways to Give Back
Editor
Editor
Small Wins, but Big Improvements
Hugh Prather
Hugh Prather
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
November 2018
Several Board of Director terms for the Sandia Heights Homeowners' Association (SHHA) are due to expire in 2019 and replacement members are being sought, specifically from the newer, younger families in the community. SHHA is launching a wildfire prevention project in October using goats to clear ov...
Articles
Pay it Forward
Hugh Prather
Hugh Prather
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
Mail Theft
Editor
Editor
October 2018
The Sandia Homeowners Association (SHHA) is promoting community cohesion and resilience through new initiatives and reminders for members: SHHA now offers a voter registration service, facilitated by Betsy Rodriguez and Jessica Seeley, to increase convenience for members. The Covenant Support Commit...
Articles
Wildfire Preparedness: The "Go Bag"
SHHA
SHHA
Kudos and Thanks!
Jan Randall
Jan Randall
New Neighbors Soon
C&P
C&P
Friendly Reminder About RVs
CSC
CSC
Sandia Heights' Beautiful, Dark Skies
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
September 2018
The mid term election takes place November 6; voter registration can be done online or in person at various locations until 28 days before the election with more details available at NMVote.org. Early voting is available from October 20 to November 3. Homeowners are advised to hire licensed and insu...
Articles
Herbs - Fragrant, Tasty & Beautiful
Editor
Editor
Tramway Trash Cleanup
C&P
C&P
BernCo Code for Prohibited Uses in a Single-Family Residential Zone
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Stables Changing a Lot More Than Its Name (reprint from Sep. 1979)
Editor
Editor
Please Do Not Feed Wildlife
Editor
Editor
Choosing Your Contractor
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Shadow Knows
Editor
Editor
Keep Sandia Heights Looking Good
Editor
Editor
August 2018
As children return to school, the Parks and Safety Committee suggests maintaining safety norms across different modes of transportation like walking, biking, and taking the bus. To avoid injuries, kids should use ergonomically designed backpacks not exceeding 20% of their body weight, play in soft s...
Articles
Third Nearby Wildfire of the Summer
Editor
Editor
Sign of the Times
Editor
Editor
Wildfire Preparedness, How to Protect Your Property
Suzanne Schneider
Suzanne Schneider
Sandia Heights Community Event - Tramway Trash Cleanup
Editor
Editor
Community Survey is Very Positive!
Stephen S. Baca
Stephen S. Baca
Use Care Choosing Locksmiths
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Being a Good Neighbor, Dogs & Cats Edition
CSC
CSC
Back-to-School Safety Checklist
E&S
E&S
Tramway Trash Cleanup
Editor
Editor
July 2018
On May 15, 2018, the High Desert community evaded a significant wildfire that originated in an underpopulated drainage filled with grass, shrubs, and trees. Occurring under warm, dry and windy conditions, it threatened residences, damaged communication lines, and prompted a discussion regarding emer...
Articles
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
Storm Drains on County Easements and Streets
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
June 2018
From April 1st to October 31st, 2018, Bernalillo County enforced water restriction regulations prohibiting the use of sprinkler irrigation from 11am 7pm, excluding methods like drip irrigation or hand watering. These regulations were to prevent water wastage, which, if violated, could be reported to...
Articles
Dead Tree Cutting & Removal
E&S
E&S
Fireworks are Prohibited in Sandia Heights
SHHA
SHHA
Keep Bears Wild and Co-Existing with Sandia Heights Wildlife
Editor
Editor
GRIT in Living Color
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Water Conservation & Restrictions
Editor
Editor
Community Services & Membership Committee Survey Coming
Hugh Prather
Hugh Prather
Sandia Heights Lighting
CSC
CSC
Tips on Draining Swimming Pools, Etc.
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Summer is Here
CSC
CSC
May 2018
The SHHA's new executive team, led by President Woody Farber, is elaborating on the past achievements and has outlined a Strategic Planning process that prioritizes serving the Sandia Heights residents' ever changing needs. Key initiatives include: Community Service & Membership Committee, chaired b...
Articles
Message from the President
Woody Farber
Woody Farber
Open Burning Ban for Unincorporated Bernalillo County
BernCo
BernCo
Evacuation Plan for Sandia Heights - Looking for Volunteers!
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Are We Ready for the Conflagration?
Keith Julian
Keith Julian
Sandia Heights Community Event - Tramway Trash Cleanup
E&S
E&S
Additional Call for Volunteers
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
Speeding in Sandia Heights - an Object Lesson
Susan McCasland
Susan McCasland
April 2018
Forming a Neighborhood Watch program can enhance security in any geographically structured area. The program starts with a resident hosting a meeting and contacting the local Neighborhood Coordination Specialist. Half of the homes on the block must participate to qualify for sign placement and the b...
Articles
Wildfire Preparedness
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
File a Bernalillo County Complaint Online, by Phone, or In-Person
Editor
Editor
You Can Increase Security in Your Neighborhood by Forming…
Editor
Editor
Drones: An Update
Bob Thomas
Bob Thomas
March 2018
Joe Pappe concluded his service of 8 years on the SHHA Board of Directors and introduced new leadership, including Woody Farber as President and Hugh Prather as Vice President. During his term, Pappe spearheaded SHHA office security upgrades, revisions of office staff titles and job descriptions, am...
Articles
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SHHA
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