GRIT Issues

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

February 2018

President Joe Pappe of the SHHA Annual Association has announced the replacement of verbal reports with accessible written reports before meetings as part of a new model to expedite business discussions and focus more on strategic planning. The Association also emphasizes guidelines for community ae...

January 2018

The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association board has elected its officers for 2018, led by President Woody Farber and Vice President Hugh Prather. The board also includes a range of members covering various committee chairs and two office staffs. The board is known for enforcing covenant compliance,...