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The outdated 2002 CFC’s CRMP, which more than 200 of us spoke against in 2021, remains in effect.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.

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

FROM THE PAA-KO COMMUNITIES SEWER ASSOCIATION BOARD:

Well, the ordeal continues with the Sewer System Planning RFP. Negotiations with Molzen-Corbin are dragging out because their initial bid was so much higher than we had anticipated. The good news is: because it dragged on so long, the sale by Mountain Ranch, Ltd. of the remaining undeveloped property in Paa-Ko, as well as the developed vacant lots to Steven Chavez of Mesa del Sol was concluded. This clarified a major issue with future plans for expansion of the system. The new owners were kind enough to provide us with a new board member to cover the role due to the recent resignation of our Treasurer.  Jerome Gonzales is now helping the BOD and is giving us clarification as to future growth needed in the system. One of the concerns had been that if Cox sold the Mountain Ranch Properties to a builder of a high density homes, which would have required expansion of the Wastewater treatment facility and, at a cost of several million dollars with significant increases in sewer fees. Jerome has assured us that their expansion will be in very large lots with multimillion dollar homes so no expansion of the plant will be required.

A big shout-out to the Paa-Ko HOA and Lantern Ridge for putting on a great event last night for our Paa-Ko community.  All the volunteers were wonderful, and the people at Lantern Ridge were amazing.  They went above and beyond to assure everyone felt at home and welcome.  In spite of nearly being blown into the next county at the beginning, the setting, the food, the drinks and the band (which inspired some "let loose" group dancing) all came together beautifully.  People meeting new people, and others seeing some they hadn't seen in a while - everything and everyone made it a very successful night. Let's hope this is the beginning of a great Paa-Ko tradition.  

Thank you to the Paa-Ko HOA and to Lantern Ridge for creating a very memorable evening!!