Picking up poop is good.  Putting it in trash bins on the street on trash day is good -- except when the trash has already been picked up. Please be respectful of your neighbors.  Unless you have found a miraculous product that takes the stink out of poop, as well as solidifies diarrhea,  please take it to your own trash bin. 💩💩💩

After being recruited by the Dept. of Transportation to participate in the DOT’s Adopt a Highway program, your HOA Board agreed to partner with the State to clean up a one-mile right of way section along NM Hwy 14 adjacent to our community. It is time to initiate the first of our two annual clean-up efforts. We will need 12–14 participants for an estimated 2-hour trash pick-up session. We provide the bags and you’ll meet new Paa-Ko friends.

If you’re available and feel comfortable walking the grassy strip between Hwy 14 and the fencing (on both sides of the highway), we really could use some help. If you have any questions, feel encouraged to call Jim Kelley (505/239-8552). Our session is planned for Thursday, July 3 rd starting at 8:30A. Please consider volunteering. We can only use 14 people so RSVP quickly to make the list.

If available, please call or email Jim at sandianole@hotmail.com You’ll be provided a list of what to wear, where to meet, and what to bring with you.

We have now been working with MolzenCorbin for 6 months on the PED for our system to define the required upgrades required over the next decade. This was scheduled for completion by July 1 but will now require another 2 months. This is being worked in conjunction with the State Construction Committee and will be funded with a combination of loans and Grants by the State. This study costs $111,000 and is being funded by 50% loan at 1% and 50% Grant. It is anticipated that the projects required by the study will be funded in a similar fashion.
 
In the mean time,  one of the essential pumps in the collection system has failed and must be replaced as soon as possible. The State is therefore funding the $50,000 required with a $25000 Grant and $25000 20-year loan at 1% interest. We hope to complete this effort by August.

Road Issues Reported by Residents

Speeding continues to be an issue on some of the roads in Paa-Ko.  Please slow down everywhere - hills, blind curves, roads that have no shoulders, straightaways.  There have been a couple close calls involving a walker and a bicyclist. 

Do not pass another car on double yellow line.

Please don't tailgate.

Please do not use inappropriate and rude gestures when passing other cars.

Be respectful and considerate and cautious.