GRIT Newsletter: December 2003

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A commercial development featuring an Eckerd Drugs store is underway on Tramway Blvd, with potential future additions like a bank and other stores. Meanwhile, PNM is requesting a substantial upfront deposit from Sandia Heights North residents for building natural gas lines. Discussions are ongoing on funding options, including a possible bake sale or economic development loan. Additionally, there are considerations for removing dead pinon trees to prevent the spread of bark beetles, emphasizing the importance of community input to address the issue promptly.

The newsletter also highlights the success of community events like the Halloween party organized by the SHHA, indicating plans for future gatherings such as a Town Hall Meeting and a Wine Tasting event. Furthermore, concerns are raised about the prospect of making SHHA membership mandatory, with opposing views emphasizing the benefits of voluntary participation. Residents are encouraged to participate in discussions regarding radiant floor heating concerns and the potential implications for Sandia Heights homeowners. A newly established Invisible Fence dealership offers pet containment services as another community resource. Keywords: Commercial development, Eckerd Drugs, PNM, Gas line, Pinon removal, Community events, Mandatory membership, Radiant floor heating, Invisible Fence, Garden calendar.

The newsletter includes tips for January gardening, such as protecting plants and planning for the upcoming spring. It also highlights the Covenant Complaint Process, emphasizing residents' responsibility to follow community rules in Sandia Heights and detailing how the Covenant Support Committee addresses violations. Another section addresses speeding on Juniper Hill Road and clarifies misconceptions about the speed limit enforcement, advocating for neighborly discussions to resolve issues before filing complaints.

Keywords: Juniper Hill Road speeding, January gardening, Covenant Complaint Process, Fall/Winter yard clean-up., Sandia Heights rules, neighborly resolutions