GRIT Newsletter: November 2019

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The Quail Run Center at Tramway Blvd. and San Rafael Ave. has been sold and will undergo significant upgrades, including a name change to Sandia Heights Village, with renovations such as repainting, landscaping improvements, and a new sign. The Architectural Control Committee will collaborate with the new owner to monitor progress. An article on light pollution highlights the Bernalillo County Code regulations applicable to Sandia Heights, emphasizing measures to preserve the dark night sky by controlling outdoor lighting and enforcing guidelines for lights to remain off between 11 PM and sunrise, among other stipulations. The document also provides tips to prevent water pipe freezing in homes during cold weather.

Residents of Sandia Heights have been busy with various renovation and construction projects, including stucco repairs, reroofing, additions to sun spaces, security door installations, and driveway maintenance. Projects range from restuccoing homes to replacing windows and installing concrete slabs, reflecting a commitment to maintaining and improving the neighborhood's infrastructure. Additionally, there have been reports of speeding on neighborhood streets, with concerns raised about individuals driving well above the posted speed limits, endangering pedestrians and other road users.

Community members have been actively engaged in various events and activities, such as the Sandia Heights Art Tour contributing to La Mesa Arts Academy, the recruitment of amateur musicians by the UNM Health Sciences Center Orchestra, an arts and crafts show hosted by Christ Community Fellowship, and the Sandia Heights “Cork & Fork” Dining Activity for adult residents. Other announcements include details about the Northeast Church of Christ worship schedule and an upcoming deadline for updating resident listings in the SHHA Resident Guide & Directory. Keywords: renovation projects, speeding, community events, arts and crafts show, amateur musicians, dining activity, worship schedule, resident directory.

Keywords: Cork & Fork dinner, water pipes, Bernalillo County Code, ACC Activity Log, Architectural Control Committee, Quail Run Center, freezing prevention, Bagworms, Trash Pick-up Volunteers, light pollution, approved projects., Sandia Heights Village, Sandia Heights Security