Mar

2026

Note from East Mountain Wildfire Preparedness Association

From EMWPA:

The National Weather Service published a weather briefing this past Thursday that all of us need to be aware of and prepared for. This next week is going to be a turbulent set of days, maybe not every day, but certainly this could be a time we all need to be aquainted with and ready for. The link to this weather briefing is here: https://emifpa.org/emifpawp/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SWB_WindSigFireWxPattern_2026March26.pdf

We highly recommend that you take the time to read this weather briefing. As everyone is aware, we are moving into the most dangerous few months for wildfire risk for our EM region.

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Published on Sunday, March 29, 2026

Mar

2026

East Mountain High School Team Sport Events

East Mountain High School is extending an invitation to Paa-Ko residents to come out and enjoy the beautiful weather while watching their high school teams compete in their sporting events. Their schedule through April 4th is attached.

Go to READ MORE and then to DOCUMENTS to view the schedule

Here is a link if you wish to stream the home games https://fan.hudl.com/usa/nm/sandia-park/organization/127119/east-mountains-high-school

Here is a link to to the full athletic calendar: https://go.dragonflyathletics.com/sites/NMAA/GNUPNH/about

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Published on Sunday, March 29, 2026

Mar

2026

Passing of Bruce Franks

FROM CHRISTIAN MCMAHON, PRESIDENT, PAA-KO COMMUNITIES HOA

It is with great sadness that I share the passing of Mr Bruce Franks. Bruce was the leader of this community from its inception for 20+ years, and the head of Mountain Ranch, our initial Developer. Bruce worked tirelessly to implement Roger Cox' vision for this wonderful spot in the East Mountains. He held positions of President and Treasurer for the Paa-Ko Communities HOA, Amenities, and Sewer Association. His dedication to this community is felt in every positive aspect of Paa-Ko. Please keep Bruce and his personal and extended families in your thoughts. He will be sorely missed, but remembered with a great fondness.

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Published on Sunday, March 22, 2026

Mar

2026

Special Meeting of the BOD - Paa-Ko Communities Sewer Association

There will be a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Paa-Ko Communities Sewer Association on Wednesday, March 25 at 1:30 at the Paa-Ko Event Center

Some items on the agenda are:

-- Vote to approve the minutes of meeting held on January 22, 2026
-- Report from Prodigy Builders
-- Discuss-review-vote to approve selection of audit firm for PCSA for next 3-year term
-- Continued discussion and next steps to schedule community PCSA member meeting to cover issues pertaining to extension of service area to San Antonito Elementary School (outside of Paa-Ko Master Plan), and create process for a vote for approval by members.
-- Continued discussion and review of draft proposals from PCSA attorney for changes to the PCSA Articles of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws (and previous amendments)
-- Review and discuss the Easement and Tract Owners Agreement between PCSA and A&M Paako Ridge Golf Course
- -Review and continued discussion for member delinquencies and vote to approve subsequent actions to be taken by Board.

Go to READ MORE and then to DOCUMENTS to see the official agenda.

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Published on Sunday, March 22, 2026

Mar

2026

From EMWPA - Meeting Bark Beetles, Forest Health, Pinon Die-off

FROM EAST MOUNTAIN WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS ASSOCIATION

On Saturday, March 21st, EMWPA will be hosting John Formby, our resident expert on bark beetles and Pinon Pine beetle kill.

The second part of the agenda will be George Duda, who will be discussing forest thinning and your property and why this is critical to forest health.

Both speakers are well known experts and this will be well worth your while to attend.

LOCATION : Los Vecinos Community Center - 478 Hwy 333 in Tijeras
TIME: 8:30-11:30 am

Your reservation is required for attendance. Please RSVP to EMWPA.2023@gmail.com

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Published on Sunday, March 15, 2026

Mar

2026

From EMPAC Regarding the Solar Farm

FROM E M P A C:

A favorite saying of one of our team members is "raindrops make rivers." Thanks to our community's generosity in response to our recent call to match a $10,000 donation, our river is halfway up its bank! Just $5,000 more, and the $10,000 donation will be matched! Can you help us? Marie Haycock, an East Mountains resident and longtime supporter of EMPAC, generously donated $10,000 to EMPAC to help cover legal fees related to the court case against PCR Energy and Sandoval County, which aims to prevent the development of Diamond Tail Ranch into a large-scale solar power plant.

A reminder that EMPAC is a very small non-profit, all-volunteer, grass-roots organization. Your donation is 100% tax-deductible and will be 1,000,000+% appreciated!"Order Granting Plaintiffs - Appellants "Motion to Stay Zoning Decision" What this means: The court has approved EMPAC's and other interested parties' request to temporarily halt the enforcement of a zoning decision while the appeal is being considered. Essentially, Sandoval County and PCR cannot commence with ANY work on the site until the entire appeal process is adjudicated (completed). In summary - this is NOT over! We haven't lost, and we haven't won, either. There will still be a need for legal counsel to prepare for upcoming proceedings. Please click here to donate DONATE

Recent Court Hearing Update
At a recent hearing, the Judge made two significant rulings that we consider positive for EMPAC and other interested parties.
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS-APPELLANTS MOTIO TO STAY ZONING DECISION
ORDER DENYING SANDOVAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MOTION TO DISMISS

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Published on Sunday, March 15, 2026

Mar

2026

Donations Made to BCSO East Area Command

On Tuesday, March 3rd, on behalf of grateful East Mountain residents and businesses, Triangle Grocery, Lantern Ridge, and Whole Foods (on Carlisle) donated food and drinks to the East Area Command Office of the Bernalillo County Sheriff in Tijeras to cover all shifts for a 24-hour period in condolence for the tragic loss of Sergeant Michael Schlattman.

Please remember to thank these businesses for their generous donations when you stop in. Also, let BCSO know how much you appreciate their service as well as the sacrifices they make every day to keep our community safe.

Go to READ MORE and then to DOCUMENTS to see a photo of the memorial in front of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office

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Published on Sunday, March 8, 2026

Mar

2026

Important Reminder to Drive Slowly

Please exercise caution when driving on the north end of Paa-Ko. The Wild Horses of San Pedro Creek have become frequent visitors to that side of our neighborhood This past week, they were meandering up Raindance in the middle of the road. The resident who saw them had to step out into the road to slow down several vehicles coming around a blind curve.

A few weeks ago in San Pedro Creek, two horses were killed by vehicles going too fast.

Please be extra careful in this area.

I have attached the video the resident took of the horses. Go to READ MORE and then to DOCUMENTS

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Published on Sunday, March 1, 2026

Mar

2026

Special Meeting of the BOD of the Paa-Ko Sewer Association

There will be a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Paa-Ko Communities Sewer Association on Wednesday March 25th at 1:30 pm to be held at the Paa-Ko Event Center.

Items on the Agenda include:
1 - Approve minutes of the Annual Meeting of the BOD on 1/22/26
2 - Report from Prodigy Builders
3 - Discuss, review, and vote to approve selection of audit firm for PCSA for next 3 year term
4 - Continued discussion and next steps to schedule a community PCSA member meeting to cover issues pertaining to the extension of service area to San Antonito Elementary School (outside of Paa-Ko Master Plan) and create process for a vote for approval by the members.
5- Continued discussion and review of draft proposals from PCSA attorney for changes to the PCSA Articles of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws (and previous amendments).
6 - Any other business that may come before the Board

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Published on Sunday, March 1, 2026

Jan

2026

Wild Turkeys

A rafter of wild turkeys decided to pay a visit to a residence on Kiva Court.

To see the two photos, go to READ MORE and then to DOCUMENTS

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Published on Sunday, January 25, 2026

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Note from East Mountain Wildfire Preparedness Association

East Mountain High School Team Sport Events

Passing of Bruce Franks

Special Meeting of the BOD - Paa-Ko Communities Sewer Association

From EMWPA - Meeting Bark Beetles, Forest Health, Pinon Die-off

From EMPAC Regarding the Solar Farm

Donations Made to BCSO East Area Command

Important Reminder to Drive Slowly

Special Meeting of the BOD of the Paa-Ko Sewer Association

Wild Turkeys

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