Neighbors Make It Happen

Just a note to say that it's really gratifying to see the residents move forward to follow up with issues that concern them...and all of us. LPS resident Booth Gallett is working with County Commissioner Kathy Holian to petition the NM DOT to reduce the speed limit on OLVH above Apache Ridge Road, instead of below it. Numerous near-misses at our intersection make this a no-brainer. The board is preparing a resolution to send to Commissioner Holian so that she can work "within the system" if possible to make this happen.

The burglary at #47 confirmed many neighbors' worst fears: a very long delay in response time from the Sheriff's Dept. ... the deputy was sent to Apache Plume instead of Apache Ridge  and took over an hour to arrive at the house...even with the homeowner giving direct step by step directions. Follow-up: Wilowa resident David Kice sent an email to both Cpl Pacheco and Sgt Coleman, who are referenced in previous posts as being involved in neighborhood relations, discussing this long lag time and asking for ways it can be improved. At least we can start by getting our neighborhood on their radar!

Finally, LPS resident Casey Ryan has offered his assistance in working with the board and other interested residents to move forward with title guy Steve Riemann, who spoke at our meeting last week, to sort through 30 years of legal documentation on the road easement, with the goal of getting more voluntary compliance on contributing to the road maintenance fund.

Candelora had visited with the Santa Fe County Attorney last fall to discuss all this documentation, with the goal of sorting it out and clarifying neighborhood rights and responsibilities...the only way to make this happen is with the assistance of a few committed individuals who will stick with the process.

It's gratifying to see how many residents are willing to step up and move forward. Thank you, to everyone.