GRIT Newsletter: September 2014

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The September 2014 newsletter of Sandia Heights highlights the upcoming Carolyn Martin Band concert, providing details about the award-winning vocalist's performances and music. The event will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd and is organized by the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association. Additionally, the newsletter introduces a new board member, Marion Simon, and calls for volunteers to join the SHHA Board as positions will be vacant in 2015, emphasizing the need for community involvement to ensure effective governance.

The Covenant Support Committee section discusses landscaping concerns following a period of heavy rain, emphasizing the need for residents to differentiate between acceptable landscaping and weed overgrowth. The committee acknowledges varied opinions on landscaping and urges corrective action where necessary, highlighting the importance of community cooperation. Lastly, the newsletter addresses the issue of vandalism affecting mailboxes in the area, urging residents to report incidents promptly and maintain vigilance.

The newsletter contains information on keeping trees healthy in Albuquerque's challenging climate, emphasizing proper planting techniques, watering methods, and the importance of tree selection for drought tolerance. It also discusses the potential issues of on-street parking etiquette in Sandia Heights, highlighting guidelines regarding parking in narrow streets, County road ordinances, and implications of parking violations. Residents are advised on respecting private property while walking dogs along the Domingo Baca Arroyo and reminded to update their listings in the Resident Directory before November 2014.

Residents are invited to participate in the annual Sandia Heights Resident Directory & Guide photo contest. Submissions are requested by November 7th at the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association office. The winning photo will be featured on the cover of the 2015 Directory, with acknowledgment given to the photographer. Criteria for submissions include being a member of the association, the photos being related to Sandia Heights, fitting reasonably on the cover, and being in color.

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