GRIT Newsletter: August 2014

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The August 2014 newsletter contains information on the Sandia Heights Coffeehouse Concert Series featuring the Carolyn Martin Band, an update on the Bear Season in Sandia Heights urging residents to take precautions to protect wildlife, announcements regarding volunteer opportunities with the Board Members and Covenant Support Committee, details on the Mhoon Property Development, and useful tips on maintaining healthy trees in Sandia Heights. Additionally, there are sections discussing Tram Passes availability, SHHA Membership Cards benefits, and the Sandia Heights Services reminding residents that it is a subscription service separate from SHHA membership, among other community-related information. Keywords: Carolyn Martin Band, Bear Season, Volunteer Opportunities, Mhoon Property Development, Healthy Trees, Tram Passes, SHHA Membership Cards, Sandia Heights Services.

The newsletter also includes Security Patrol stats, tips from the Albuquerque Police Department on preventing residential burglaries, and a real estate advertisement. Furthermore, it highlights an online version of the GRIT newsletter, a campaign by Bernalillo County encouraging pet waste cleanup, and insights from Karen Temple Beamish on tree care in Sandia Heights gardens. Lastly, there are mentions of average sold prices in Sandia Heights compared to other areas, contact information for real estate services, and details on Sandia Heights real estate market activity in 2014. Keywords: Security Patrol Stats, Residential Burglary Prevention, Online GRIT Newsletter, Pet Waste Cleanup, Tree Care, Real Estate Market Activity.

The article in the newsletter discusses the importance of proper watering techniques for grass and trees, highlighting the use of natural mulch instead of plastic for trees. It also provides insightful ideas on tree irrigation systems, directing readers to the association's website for more detailed information. Another section of the newsletter delves into the management and regulations concerning arroyos in Sandia Heights, emphasizing the private ownership by homeowners, the role of covenants, and specific restrictions related to these natural flood channels. It also mentions the presence of AMAFCA-owned arroyos and provides contact information for additional inquiries.

Keywords: Sandia Heights, arroyos, SHHA website., homeowner regulations, watering grass, tree irrigation systems, covenant restrictions, natural mulch, watering trees, AMAFCA