GRIT Newsletter: September 2005

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Residents of Sandia Heights are invited to attend the second Jazz Under the Stars event, featuring a jazz quartet and vocalist Pam Jackson, who won the 2004 NM Music Award for best jazz vocalist. The event will take place at the SHHA office courtyard on San Rafael on September 17, with the opportunity to enjoy music, margaritas, and telescopes for stargazing. Additionally, updates on W. L. Jackson Park include the area surrounding the artwork being cleared for accessibility, the addition of a new "doggie station" for pet owners, and the growth of wildflowers and native grass in the park, enhancing the neighborhood's recreational space.

Concerns regarding reckless driving in Sandia Heights are addressed, with reports of a dark blue off-road motorcycle speeding dangerously through the neighborhood streets. The Bernalillo County Sheriff's office will increase patrols to address such reckless behavior. Furthermore, updates on the installation of speed humps on Tramway Lane are provided, explaining the process initiated by residents' petitions and the County's criteria for implementing traffic calming measures. Other upcoming events include the Lights in the Heights celebration and the Sandia Heights Cork and Fork dining activity, offering residents opportunities to engage in community events and enhance neighborhood safety.

The newsletter provides contact information for residents looking to move in and mentions a phone number to call. Additionally, it includes details about presorted standard postage and permit information for mail purposes. Keywords: move-in, contact information, presorted postage, permit number.

Keywords: W. L. Jackson Park, speed humps, reckless driving, Jazz Under the Stars, Lights in the Heights, Sandia Heights Cork and Fork, Pam Jackson