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
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...
Articles
File a Bernalillo County Complaint Online, by Phone, or In-Person
Editor
Editor
Drones: An Update
Bob Thomas
Bob Thomas
Wildfire Preparedness
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
You Can Increase Security in Your Neighborhood by Forming…
Editor
Editor
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...
Articles
Annual Reports 2018
SHHA
SHHA
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...
Articles
2018 SHHA Annual Meeting
SHHA
SHHA
White Roofs in Sandia Heights
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Emergency Road and Winter Operation Procedures for 2018
BernCo
BernCo
Sandia Peak Tramway Pass Procedure for SHHA Homeowner Members
Editor
Editor
CSC Covenant Reminder
Ruth Haas
Ruth Haas
Looking Good, Sandia Heights!
Editor
Editor
GRIT Needs More Community Specific Information
Editor
Editor
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...
Articles
Summary of ACC Articles Published in 2017
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Start the New Year with a New Mexico Recipe Tradition
Editor
Editor
CSC Legal Action
Judy Chreist
Judy Chreist
Not Your Father's SHHA Annual Meeting
SHHA
SHHA
Trash Cans
Editor
Editor
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...
Articles
Receiving Too Much "Junk"?
Editor
Editor
Trailers, Boats, RVs, and Commercial Trucks?
Susan Seligman
Susan Seligman
BernCo Will Install Smoke Detectors…Free
Editor
Editor
Holiday Lighting Safety Tips
Editor
Editor
How to Really Enjoy Our Wonderful Fall Temperatures
Marion Simon
Marion Simon
Welcome New SHHA Board Members!
Emily Rudin
Emily Rudin
Trash Cans
Editor
Editor
Beware: Don’t Use Rodent Poison on Your Property
Editor
Editor
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...
Articles
Review of How the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Works
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Dying Piñons in Sandia Heights
Robert Trucksa
Robert Trucksa
Weeds and Landscaping
Dick Wavrik
Dick Wavrik
Don't Let Your Water Pipes Freeze!
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Don't Be a Turkey
Dick Wavrik
Dick Wavrik
New Security Signs Posted in Sandia Heights
Emily Rudin
Emily Rudin
We Want to Hear from You!
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
SHHA Is Not a Property Manager
Editor
Editor
Note from the President: Fourth in a Series
Joe Pappe
Joe Pappe
We Want to Hear from You!
SHHA
SHHA
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...
Articles
What Is a Single Family?
Dick Wavrik
Dick Wavrik
Drones
CSC
CSC
Wanted: New Chair for Communications and Publications Committee
Emily Rudin
Emily Rudin
Note from the President: Third in a Series
Joe Pappe
Joe Pappe
Another Perspective on the Attempted Domestication of Wild Animals
Jan Randall
Jan Randall
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...
Articles
Choosing Your Contractor
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
New Color Reference to Better Meet Your Needs!
Emily Rudin
Emily Rudin
Questions and Answers About Your Covenants
CSC
CSC
Policies for Member Feedback
SHHA
SHHA
Note from the President: Second in a Series
Joe Pappe
Joe Pappe
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...
Articles
Fourth of July Neighborhood Parade
Erika Roesler
Erika Roesler
Help Us Help You!
CSC
CSC
Keep Your Trees Healthy!
Desert Oasis
Desert Oasis
Room Rental
CSC
CSC
Construction Courtesy & Safety in Sandia Heights
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Note from the President: First in a Series
Joe Pappe
Joe Pappe
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...
Articles
Bernalillo County Road Maintenance Services
SHHA
SHHA
Weeds and RVs
CSC
CSC
Joint SHHA /SHS Statement on Outdoor Lighting
SHHA
SHHA
Safety in Sandia Heights
Emily Rudin
Emily Rudin
Living with Bears
Sandia Mt. Bearwatch
Sandia Mt. Bearwatch
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...
Articles
Portable Storage Containers
ACC
ACC
Attention All Sandia Heights Residents!
CSC
CSC
There Is No Poop Fairy
Editor
Editor
Room Rental
CSC
CSC
Summer Is Here
CSC
CSC
Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
ACC
ACC
How to Increase Security in Your Unit - Create a Neighborhood Watch!
Hugh Prather
Hugh Prather
Help Us Help You!
SHHA
SHHA
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...
Articles
Architectural Control Committee
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Note from the Vice President
Emily Rudin
Emily Rudin
Covenant Support Committee (CSC) Needs Volunteers
CSC
CSC
Bernco Can Help with Light Pollution
CSC
CSC
Light Pollution
CSC
CSC
Ten Tips for Walking in Sandia Heights
Editor
Editor
Meet and Greet with Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department
SHHA
SHHA
Parliamentary Pointers for Effective Meetings
Janice Strand
Janice Strand
Pack Rats - Our Sandia Heights Residents (Part 2 - Destroying the Nests)
Editor
Editor
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...
Articles
Procedures for Property Owners to Amend Their Unit Covenants
CSC
CSC
Just Not Enough Time
Jo Ann Hamlin
Jo Ann Hamlin
Gardening in Sandia Heights - Springtime
Marion Simon
Marion Simon
Sandia Heights Lighting
CSC
CSC
Spring Has Sprung
CSC
CSC
Note from the Vice President
Emily Rudin
Emily Rudin
Pack Rats - Our Sandia Heights Residents (Part 1)
Editor
Editor
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...
Articles
Annual Reports 2017
SHHA
SHHA
Procedures for Property Owners to Amend Their Unit Covenants
CSC
CSC
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...
Articles
SHHA Annual Meeting 2017
SHHA
SHHA
Covenants and Emerging Technologies
Bob Thomas
Bob Thomas
Mail Theft
Editor
Editor
Living with Bobcats in Sandia Heights
Editor
Editor
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...
Articles
SHHA Annual Meeting 2017
SHHA
SHHA
Parking
CSC
CSC
Covenant Support Committee (CSC) Needs Volunteers
CSC
CSC
Light Reminder
CSC
CSC
Odds & Ends from Parks & Safety Committee
E&S
E&S
Mail Theft
Editor
Editor
Winter Tips for Melting Ice and Snow
Editor
Editor
Trash Cans
CSC
CSC
Coyotes
Anne Manning
Anne Manning
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...
Articles
Sandia Homeowners Backyard Ski Area
Burt O'Neil
Burt O'Neil
Covenant Support Committee (CSC) Needs Volunteers
CSC
CSC
Meet and Greet Success Continues with Captain Kingsbury
Editor
Editor
Fall Green Waste Collection
Editor
Editor
Holiday Lighting and Parking
Dick Wavrik
Dick Wavrik
Mail Theft
Editor
Editor
Security Reminder
Editor
Editor
Snow Removal
Editor
Editor
A Letter from Your Vice President - Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
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...
Articles
Special Use Permits and the ACC
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Volunteers Needed!
C&P
C&P
Covenant Support Committee (CSC) Needs Volunteers
CSC
CSC
A Tale of Two Covenants
Dick Wavrik
Dick Wavrik
If You Are a Responsible Home Owner, Do Not Read
Dick Wavrik
Dick Wavrik
Bernalillo County Ordinance Regarding Animals
E&S
E&S
Roadside Mowing - Before Winter
E&S
E&S
Heat Pump Tips
ACC
ACC
Rental Property
CSC
CSC
Balloon Fiesta is Gone… and the RVs Should Be Gone
CSC
CSC
Welcome New Board Members
Editor
Editor
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...
Articles
Street Right of Way Maintenance
Editor
Editor
Volunteers Needed!
C&P
C&P
Fourth of July Canyon Visit
Editor
Editor
Covenant Support Committee (CSC)
Dick Wavrik
Dick Wavrik
Don't Let Your Water Pipes Freeze!
Bob Bower
Bob Bower
Contractor Evaluations
SHHA
SHHA
Halloween Trick or Treat Reminder
E&S
E&S
SHHA Security Alert
SHHA
SHHA
Second Meet and Greet with Bernalillo County Sheriff's…
Editor
Editor
Trash and Recycle Bins
CSC
CSC
Fall Bear Alert
E&S
E&S
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