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Apr

2026

Wildfire Wednesday Newsletter from EMWPA

FROM EMWPA:


Attached is a link to the FACNM newsletter "The Confluence of Wildfire, Prevention, Mitigation, and Evacuation Preparation". Well worth the time for you to read and think about in relation to your preparedness planning. 
 



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Published on Sunday, April 19, 2026


12

Apr

2026

EMPWA CPR Course

FROM EMWPA:

 

On April 18th, EMWPA will be hosting David Elliott, from Taos NM. He will be conducting an adult and child CPR course. This is a RSVP required, in-person only session. He will also give instruction on how to use AED equipment as well as how to respond to a choking emergency. You will receive a certificate in the CPR training upon completion of this program.
 
Our resident website guru has sent us a link to the flyer that preserves the active crosslinks that are embedded in the flyer. So not only are we sending you the picture of the flyer (attached - links are not active) but an address to the flyer that has all the crosslinks still intact. Here is the address: https://emifpa.org/emifpawp/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CPR-April18-flyer.pdf



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Published on Sunday, April 12, 2026


12

Apr

2026

Great News from Board of Directors of Paa-Ko Communities Sewer Association

VITAL/TIMELY MESSAGE FOR ALL PCSA MEMBERS - $1,181,000 AWARDED TO PCSA IN GRANT/LOAN FUNDING
Note from Michael Boice - President of PCSA Board of Directors (This is important and exciting!)

As you may already know, last year we received funding from NMED to begin the process of obtaining continued grant/loan funding for needed repairs and upgrades to our fifteen (15) year old Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewage Collection System.

This included funding for the engineering firm of Molzen Corbin & Assoc. to produce a Preliminary Engineering Report to identify the projected needs over the next ten to fifteen years.

The report was completed last fall which included direction to complete paperwork required to submit our request to the legislature (through the NM legislative capital outlay process) for the 2026 legislative session.

Last week we received the amazing news of not only one, but two award notices: one from the State of New Mexico, and the second from NMED (New Mexico Environmental Department), who funded the PER (professional engineering report). The legislature awarded a Grant of $461,000 and NMED/DFA offered a loan of $576,000 and a grant of $144,000. The loan is at 1% for 20 years.

I am tremendously grateful for the effort made by our board members, our consulting engineer, and especially our district legislative representatives who all worked diligently and tirelessly toward this momentous achievement for the Paa-Ko Sewer Association membership.


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Published on Sunday, April 12, 2026


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Apr

2026

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

A special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Paa-Ko Communities Sewer Association will be held on Tuesday, April 7th at 3:30 pm in the Paa-Ko Event Center.

Some of the items on the agenda are:

-- Discuss, review, and vote to approve the acceptance of the grant and loan offer from NMED CPB Rural Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program for the Blower Replacement Project.

-- Report from Prodigy Builders

-- Continued discussion and vote to approve timeline for filing of liens on PCSA delinquent assessments

-- 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 Master Plan) and create process for a vote for approval by the members.


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Published on Sunday, April 5, 2026


29

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


22

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


22

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.

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Published on Sunday, March 22, 2026


15

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


15

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


8

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


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East Mountain Womenade Annual Potluck Fundraiser

East Mountain Womenade invites you to their annual potluck fundraiser.  It will be held on Friday, August 28th from 6pm-9pm at the home of Sandra True located at 44 Kiva Loop

Please plan to attend and bring a friend and an appetizer or dessert.  Wine is always welcome!

Help to celebrate many years of assisting families in the East Mountain community.  Donations are requested at the potluck event. You may also donate through the mail or online at eastmountainwomenade.org. Attached to this notice, there is the official invite, which contains a QR code that may also be used to donate.  (Go to READ MORE and then to DOCUMENTS to view)

This will help continue to provide emergency financial assistance to families with school aged children in the East Mountains.

Please RSVP by Monday, August 24th to EMWomenade@gmail.com  or call Suzanne Lutz at 505-281-4146

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