GRIT Newsletter: August 2020

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The August 2020 newsletter of Sandia Heights Homeowners Association covers the impact of COVID-19 on the Architectural Control Committee, detailing the changes in procedures for project reviews and approvals due to the pandemic restrictions. It discusses the challenges faced by the ACC in conducting neighborhood reviews and outlines the modified processes put in place to ensure safety while maintaining operational efficiency. Furthermore, the newsletter addresses the importance of keeping bears wild in the Sandia Heights area, emphasizing responsible practices such as securing garbage, storing pet food indoors, and understanding the behavior of bears to prevent human-wildlife conflicts. Additionally, tips on interacting with snakes, particularly rattlesnakes and bull snakes, are provided to help residents coexist peacefully with these essential parts of the local ecosystem.

The August newsletter provides information on office hours, board meeting schedules, office services, safety precautions regarding fireworks, writer submissions for The GRIT, updates on Sandia Peak Tram operations, discounted prices for tram passes, and a list of approved projects by the ACC. It also includes community event updates for the Sandia Heights Artists and the "Cork & Fork" dining activity, along with details about the annual photo contest for the Sandia Heights 2021 Resident Guide & Directory. Additionally, the newsletter shares a fun fact about Albuquerque's elevation and promotes the SHHA Member Benefits Program. Keywords: office hours, board meeting, safety precautions, writer submissions, Sandia Peak Tram, ACC approved projects, community events, photo contest, fun facts, member benefits.

The newsletter also addresses the importance of refraining from setting off fireworks due to safety concerns and highlights the need for residents to adhere to restrictions on dining activities amid the pandemic. It further emphasizes the opportunity for residents to participate in the annual photo contest, detailing the criteria for submission and the acknowledgment process for winners. Moreover, it showcases updates on the Sandia Heights Artists' Art Tour postponement and provides contact information for those interested in the "Cork & Fork" dining group. The newsletter concludes with an invitation for corrections on the GRIT's online version and a monthly fun fact about Albuquerque's elevation in comparison to other U.S. cities. Keywords: fireworks safety, dining activity restrictions, annual photo contest, group gatherings, community updates, elevation facts, online corrections, associations.

Keywords: COVID-19, Neighborhood Reviews, Snake Interaction, Bear Safety, Wildlife Coexistence, Rattlesnakes, Architectural Control Committee, Bull Snakes., Pandemic Impact