From Paa-Ko Resident Kathy Freas regarding the proposed major Campbell Ranch Development across from Paa-Ko:

The outdated 2002 CFC’s CRMP, which more than 200 of us spoke against in 2021, remains in effect. The elements of that plan, including Villages 2-4, 2 golf courses, about 4,000 housing units, and commercial development continue to guide development on CFC property. http://www.edgewood-nm.gov/transparency/

There are two upcoming meetings to attend:
November 12 Town Commission meeting, attend and comment
November 21 Public Hearing, attend, comment
Submit written comments at the November 12 meeting
Submit written comments for the Public Hearing by November 18
The Town Commission meeting and Public Hearing are at 6:00pm, Town Hall of Edgewood Commission Chambers,
171A State Rd. 344.  

Meeting agendas must be posted 3 days prior to the meeting or Public Hearing.
They should be available at   Town of Edgewood - Meeting Type List

Go to READ MORE and then to DOCUMENTS to see the 3-page attachment regarding this proposal.

Our third grant-funded chipping event will take place on Saturday, November 16th (weather permitting). In this project segment, we will move south along Paa-Ko Drive (& side streets) from the Chaco Loop area to our southern entrance. We will also go up Canyon Ridge and chip material stacked on all its feeder streets.

Please cautiously drive past our chipping crew and their equipment which may be partially in the street. Also, please do not offer to assist as this is extremely dangerous machinery.

Sadly, historically we have found only 1-in-4 residents and lot owners participate in this unique opportunity to trim overgrowth and remove dead material from their properties. We’re hoping homeowners in the oldest part of Paa-Ko take the initiative to reduce forest fuel which endangers the entire development. 

If you have questions, call Jim Kelley 505/239-8552.

As reported by a resident, there have been  some minor issues with putting an unsecured garbage bin out on a windy day.  Our winds can be quite strong at times -- strong enough to open the lid of the bin and blow trash out into the road and neighboring yards.

Securing lid with bungee cords or, at least, putting a rock on the lid can help with this issue.  It can also help to keep wild animals out of the trash.

Just for fun, I have attached a photo of a bear cub,  taken at our place in Bozeman, trying to figure out how to get into a trash bin (empty by the way). It's so darn cute, I had to share.

Bernalillo County Free Green Waste Days run October 21 through November 3rd from 8 am til 4pm at the East Mountain Transfer Station located at 711 Hwy 333 in Tijeras.   ALL LOADS MUST BE COVERED!

Reduce overall density of surrounding wooded areas.
Sweep roof and clean out gutters.
Dispose of resulting slash and debris.
Reduce "ladder fuels" - leaves, dead branches, brush, etc.

Any questions, please call 505-281-9110

Cuidad Soil and Water Conservation District will be offering to all homeowners a one hour session on both their chipping project and their tree thinning services.  It will be at the Paa-Ko Event Center on Wednesday, October 30 at 6pm.

Anyone in Paa-ko who is interested in reducing dangerous forest fuels on their lot is invited to attend to learn ways your lot can be protected from wildfire.  A free program for veterans will also be discussed.

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The 3rd chipping event will be on Saturday, November 3 - weather permitting.  This event continues the HOA-sponsored residential cleanup project from the south end of Chaco Loop along Paa-Ko Drive to the southern entrance of Paa-ko.  Chipping will also include any street-side stacks all along Canyon Ridge and its side streets.  The cut ends of branches and trunks need to be pointing to the street.  No fine debris or raked up needles and pine cones will be chipped.  Please do not stack material adjacent to another homeowners lot without their permission.

The next chipping event will be in the northern part of Paa-Ko.

For questions, please call Jim Kelley at 505-239-8552.