GRIT Newsletter: June 2023

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The June 2023 newsletter from Sandia Heights Homeowners Association addresses the emerging "death of volunteerism" affecting non-profit community organizations, including SHHA. Despite having enough Board members to meet the minimum requirement, there is a call for more volunteers to sustain the organization's functions and preserve the community's values and well-being. Specifically mentioned are the crucial role of committees like the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) and Covenant Support Committee (CSC) in upholding covenants for property modifications and environmental protection in Sandia Heights. A plea is made for residents to consider joining the Board or chairing committees to ensure the neighborhood's maintenance and conservation efforts.

The newsletter also provides an update on the Elena Gallegos development issue, with the "Save the Elena Gallegos" group continuing their legal battle against the City of Albuquerque to preserve the area as open space. Additionally, the Covenant Support Committee stresses the importance of landscaping maintenance during the weed and fire season to preserve property values and ensure neighborhood safety. The document further includes useful statistics on calls to Sandia Heights Security, an engaging narrative of a homeowner's initial experiences with the community, and a spotlight on the artistic tradition of the Sandia Heights Artists Tour. Overall, the keywords are volunteerism, community values, committees, covenants, Elena Gallegos, landscaping maintenance, security, artistic tradition.

Residents of Sandia Heights can explore the artistic talents of Marta Burckley and Lynda Burch, who create unique pieces using gourds and stamps, respectively. Marta transforms gourds into art, drawing inspiration from their organic qualities, while Lynda incorporates old stamps and maps into her collages, telling stories through her colorful and textural works. Both artists will showcase their creations at the Sandia Heights Artists Tour on September 9-10. Additionally, the newsletter highlights the geologic "white" dikes found in the Sandia Granite and Rincon Hills, providing insights into their formation and characteristics, including pegmatite, aplite, and quartz variations.

Keywords: art exhibitions, Marta Burckley, geologic formations, aplite, gourd art, quartz, creative expression., Lynda Burch, Sandia Heights Artists Tour, stamp art, white dikes, pegmatite