GRIT Issues

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...

April 2018

Increase security in your neighborhood by forming a Neighborhood Watch program, which can be established on a block-by-block basis or within a specific unit like Sandia Heights. The program, in partnership with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, aims to help residents organize to reduce and eli...

March 2018

The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association (SHHA) newsletter from March 2018 provides a detailed account of the outgoing President's contributions, office security upgrades, and recruitment efforts for new board and committee members by Joe Pappe. It also includes annual reports from various committe...

February 2018

The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association's February 2018 newsletter emphasizes the importance of reviewing written reports prior to the Annual Association meeting, with a focus on preparing questions to facilitate efficient handling of business matters. The newsletter also addresses community upkee...

January 2018

The January 2018 newsletter covers a variety of topics, including the announcement of the 2018 SHHA Annual Meeting with a non-traditional approach, a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., an overview of CSC legal actions and violations, a call for preparedness for emergencies, a guide on making Biscoch...

December 2017

The December 2017 newsletter begins with a warm welcome to nine new SHHA Board members who joined during October and November to address a critical shortage in board membership. The new volunteers come from diverse backgrounds, hold a commitment to bring fresh ideas, and promise a collaborative appr...

November 2017

The November 2017 newsletter brings attention to the SHHA's need for volunteers to fill Board positions, emphasizing the potential consequences of dissolution and the importance of adjusting Bylaws to sustain the Association. The President's series of columns highlight the positive response from mem...

October 2017

The newsletter discusses the urgent need for volunteers to step up and fill vacant positions on the Board of Directors due to potential dissolution of the Association by the end of the year if the required minimum number of Directors is not met. It highlights the impact on services like Architectura...

September 2017

The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association urges its members to volunteer to sustain the community's services and operations. The President emphasizes the need for new volunteers to replace outgoing Board members to avoid halting services and ensure property values remain stable. Additionally, the Ar...

August 2017

The President of the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association shares concerns about the community's future as his term nears an end, emphasizing SHHA's role in preserving property values. Volunteer recruitment efforts are highlighted, stressing the need for new committee members and board nominees to p...

July 2017

The newsletter addresses concerns about outdoor lighting in Sandia Heights, emphasizing the importance of abiding by Unit Covenants and Bernalillo County Ordinance to minimize light pollution. While acknowledging the need for home security, the SHHA encourages residents to consider alternatives like...

June 2017

Residents of Sandia Heights are encouraged to join various committees like the Communications and Publications Committee and the Covenant Support Committee to contribute to the community. The newsletter also highlights the importance of creating a Neighborhood Watch program to enhance safety and sec...

May 2017

The newsletter from May 2017 highlights various community events and important information for Sandia Heights residents. It includes details about the upcoming Meet and Greet event with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department, where residents can learn about safety resources and current activitie...

April 2017

Members of the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association (SHHA) are encouraged to stay engaged throughout the year, beyond the Annual Meeting in February. Updates ensure the community is informed about evolving issues like county ordinances, safety concerns, and new construction developments. The newsle...

March 2017

The newsletter from March 2017 features messages from the outgoing President, Joe Pappe, expressing gratitude to volunteer board members and a call for community involvement in various committees. Reports from different officers and committees detail accomplishments such as mediation resolutions, ho...

February 2017

The February 2017 newsletter covers various topics. The first part details the officer elections for the 2017-2018 operational year, including the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. It also outlines the procedures for the Annual Meeting and the Town Hall Meeting, providing guidelin...

January 2017

The January 2017 newsletter featured details on officer elections for the 2017-2018 operational year, with Joe Pappe elected as President, Emily Rudin as Vice President, Bob Bower as Secretary, and Woody Farber as Treasurer. It also outlined conduct procedures for the Annual Meeting and Town Hall, e...

December 2016

Captain Kingsbury of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office addressed a crowd of nearly 80 attendees during the "Meet and Greet" event held at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Discussion primarily focused on security concerns in Sandia Heights, including the importance of community vigilance in ensu...

November 2016

The November 2016 newsletter covers various topics of interest to Sandia Heights residents. It introduces new board members, provides tips on maintaining heat pumps efficiently, reminds residents of the approaching deadline for the 2017 SHHA Resident Directory updates, and emphasizes the importance...

October 2016

The October 2016 newsletter featured an announcement of a "Meet and Greet" event with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department to discuss safety resources for Sandia Heights residents. Additionally, a fall bear alert was issued to remind residents to be vigilant about securing garbage and pet food...