GRIT Newsletter: July 2014

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The newsletter provides updates on the recent officer elections with Joe Pappe becoming the President of the Board. An update on the monitoring well drilled on Live Oak Road is shared, including details on groundwater samples. There are reminders about wildlife safety in Sandia Heights, tram passes available for purchase, and information on the Covenant Support Committee's handling of complaints and violations within the community. Classified ads and security tips are included, along with details on Sandia Heights Services membership and stats from the Security Patrol, as well as residential burglary prevention tips from the Albuquerque Police Department. Real estate market activities and promotions for Sandia Heights properties are also highlighted in the publication.

Residents of Sandia Heights are expressing concerns about safety issues such as vehicle speeding, blocked road access due to parking, bicycle and skateboard safety, and children playing in the streets. The Parks & Safety Committee emphasizes the importance of observing speed limits, reporting violations to the Sheriff, and being cautious of pedestrians, bicyclists, and skateboarders in the neighborhood. Additionally, the ACC Chairman highlights the need for wildfire preparedness by referencing guidelines from the New Mexico State Forestry on creating wildfire-defensible zones, urging property owners to reduce combustible materials near their homes.

The Sandia Heights community is reminded about upcoming events and announcements, including office hours, a Board Meeting, availability of safety vests, and guidance on parking RVs, trailers, and boats on residential lots. The Covenant Support Committee stresses the importance of adhering to covenants to maintain property values and encourages volunteerism for covenant enforcement. Residents are also informed about community events like the Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour and the Open Space Summer Series, along with a photo contest for the 2015 Sandia Heights Resident Directory & Guide.

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