GRIT Newsletter: March 2016

PDF Link: Click Here to View PDF Issue

The newsletter from March 2016 discusses various updates and reports from the Sandia Heights community. A significant focus is on the Mhoon Property development, including details on zoning changes, settlement agreements, and the proposed housing plan. Additionally, reports from different committees such as Finance, Communications & Publications, and Parks & Safety provide updates on their respective activities and initiatives, including financial summaries, communication strategies, and safety measures in the community. There are also alerts about incidents like mail theft, bow hunting regulations in the nearby Cibola National Forest, and real estate listings in the area.

A spacious and beautifully crafted home is listed for sale at Big Horn Ridge Drive, featuring adobe walls, balconies, decks, granite countertops, and high-end appliances. The property offers breathtaking views from all sides, backs up to the National Forest, and includes unique features such as brick floors and solid wood hand-crafted doors. Additionally, an overview of the Sandia Heights community showcases the architectural control processes managed by the ACC, which saw an increase in projects processed from the previous year, focusing more on remodeling efforts due to a decline in new construction projects.

The newsletters also highlight the Covenant Support Committee's annual report on complaints received, the Community Service & Membership Committee's update on the Tram Pass program and SHHA membership benefits, and an invitation for local artists to join the Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour. Moreover, there is information about the upcoming 2016 Annual Smart Meetings Seminar aimed at revitalizing homeowner association memberships, featuring courses on committee strategies and productive meeting practices. Keywords: Sandia Heights, home listing, architectural control, remodeling projects, Covenant Support Committee, Community Service, Tram Pass program, membership benefits, Artists Studio Tour, Smart Meetings Seminar, local band performance.

Residents of Sandia Heights have the opportunity to enjoy skiing at the Sandia Heights backyard ski area, located on the east side of the Sandia Mountains. With an average of 120 inches of winter snowfall and over 30 major ski runs, this ski area offers skiing for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced skiers. The area is currently operating on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with a unique tramway providing convenient access for SHHA members at a reduced cost of $5.00. In addition to skiing, there are restaurants both at the top and base of the mountain offering spectacular views.

In addition to the skiing opportunities, the SHHA office provides various services such as free notary, copies, and faxes, as well as safety vests for sale to members at $2 each. Residents can also find committee meeting schedules and classified ads on the association's website. As a reminder, residents are encouraged to attend the upcoming Board Meeting on March 9 at 7pm in the SHHA office and to set their clocks forward on Sunday, March 13. This edition also includes information on office hours and where to obtain SHHA membership cards, emphasizing the community's engagement and resources available to its members.Keywords: Sandia Heights, ski area, tramway, snow conditions, ski runs, SHHA membership, office hours, Board Meeting, safety vests, classified ads, spring forward.

Keywords: finance committee, communications & publications committee, Mhoon Property development, housing plan, bow hunting regulations, zoning changes, real estate listings., mail theft, settlement agreement, parks & safety committee