GRIT Newsletter: September 1987

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The Covenant Control Committee works diligently to ensure Sandia Heights homeowners comply with covenants to maintain the quality of life in the area. Despite efforts to resolve violations, about 10% remain unresolved, affecting the neighborhood's overall quality of life. Issues like RVs in yards, unpainted house appendages, and other violations are being addressed positively by most homeowners, but some refuse to comply, impacting community standards. The Bernalillo County Road Maintenance Program announces plans to clear road shoulders in Sandia Heights North due to vegetation encroachment and safety hazards, with a mandatory shoulder clearing program in place. Homeowners are urged to cooperate with the county's plans or risk having vegetation cleared by the county at their discretion, with an option for property owners to do their own clearing to influence the extent of cutback.

Ken has played a vital role in trail maintenance and development in Sandia Heights, contributing significantly to the local community. Besides assisting with physical work, Ken has shared his expertise by writing a Trails Guide featured in a newsletter. The guide provides detailed instructions for various trails in the area, outlining starting points, routes, and specific markers to lookout for along each trail. Additionally, the newsletter highlights services offered by a travel consultant associated with Glanville Travel, pointing out convenient travel accommodations like ticket delivery, limo service, and seat assignments.

In addition to trail information, the newsletter advertises services and events relevant to Sandia Heights residents. It promotes a Travel Consultant offering a range of travel conveniences and a local church's service schedule. Furthermore, it includes a section on Misty Trail, emphasizing specific directions and notable points of interest along the path. Readers are encouraged to explore the different trails while being mindful of wilderness area regulations and the diverse wildlife present in the area. Unique Keywords: Ken Comer, Trails Guide, Travel Consultant, Misty Trail, Sandia Heights, Glanville Travel, Church Services, Trail Directions, Wilderness Area Regulations, Wildlife Observation.

The newsletter covers various community reminders and updates for Sandia Heights residents, including information on refuse collection schedules, covenant compliance, animal control issues, and a recipe for fish steaks. There is an emphasis on maintaining the quality of life in the community, such as controlling pets, removing unauthorized parked vehicles, and repairing property modifications that violate regulations. Additionally, there is a detailed section celebrating the achievements of the Sandia Heights Swim Team during the 1987 season, highlighting individual swimmers' successes and team standings in the Sundance Aquatic Association.

A proposed bill co-sponsored by Councilors Pat Baca and Michael Weiner aims to increase the City's gross receipts tax by 1/8 cent for three years to acquire threatened properties like the Volcanic Escarpment Conservation Area, Rounds Estate, Piedras Marcadas Archaeological Site, and a Botanic Garden Site. These areas hold significant cultural and historical value for Albuquerque and are crucial for preservation to prevent future development. Citizens are encouraged to sign a petition, display bumper stickers, write letters to the editors of local newspapers, and contact city councilors to support the bill before the August 30th deadline.

In addition to the tax proposal, various services are advertised in the newsletter, such as babysitting, house and pet sitting, yard work, errand running, and even opportunities like joining a local chorus group or purchasing items like a piano. Community events like neighborhood coffees are also announced for interested residents to attend and socialize. Keywords: Volcanic Escarpment Conservation Area, Rounds Estate, Piedras Marcadas Archaeological Site, Botanic Garden Site, tax proposal, petition, house cleaning, babysitting, neighborhood coffees.

Keywords: neighborhood alerts, animal control, vegetation encroachment, zoning change, swimmer awards, cooperative effort, Sandia Heights Homeowners, recipe sharing., Refuse collection, fish recipe, quality of life, newsletter updates, covenant compliance, pet control, community updates, property owners, compliance, covenant enforcement, community events, volunteer efforts, safety hazards, community reminders, violations, County Planning Commission, swim team achievements, Bernalillo County, Covenant Control Committee, trails system, shoulder clearing program, covenants, unauthorized parking, park improvements, property modifications, neighborhood degradation, road maintenance, community standards, Architectural Review Committee, Sandia Heights Swim Team