INFORMATION – TIERRA GRANDE SUBDIVISION, Units 1-5, 7, 9-24

Tierra Grande Improvement Association, Inc.
PO Box 1388
480 Rio Communities Boulevard, Suite H
Belen , New Mexico 87002
(505) 864-2345 or fax (505) 861-3903 or e-mail address: info@tierragrande.org

Web Site: http://www.tierragrande.org

Administrator: Sue Moran
Assistant Administrator: Janie Earthman
Board members: Judi Magnussen, Mike Sumner, Carol Gasperetti, George J. Koch, Tim Lardner

1. You will be required to pay a yearly assessment fee to Tierra Grande Improvement

Association, Inc. according to lot size. For full details, download a copy of the Indentures from our web site:

$30 for 5 – 9.9 acres $60 for 20 – 39.9 acres

$45 for 10 – 19.9 acres $75 for 40+ acres

The fees collected are used to provide infrastructure to promote development, i.e. power lines, road work, fire station, etc.

2. There are restrictive covenants in Tierra Grande . For full detailed restrictions, download a copy of the Protective Covenants from our web site. Basic restrictions are:

*No mobile homes allowed (even on a permanent foundation).

*All house plans must be approved by the Architectural Control Committee before beginning construction. Submit 2 full sets of construction drawings, including details on materials and color scheme, elevations, a sketch of the finished home with septic system and water well locations marked. Include a letter stating expected completion date and any other plans which may or may not deviate from the covenants. The committee has 30 days to approve plans. Fences are approved as to location, height and materials. New Mexico is an “open range” State which means that if an owner does not want large animals roaming on to the property, it is the owner’s responsibility to fence the animals out.

*Lots are zoned rural residential. Single family residential only. No manufacturing, commercial or business operation other than arts, crafts or professions operated solely by the members of the family occupying the residence.

*You cannot subdivide your lot smaller than five acres.

*Your home must be 2,000 square feet or larger, including heated and unheated space.

*Only ordinary household pets are permitted, with the exception of two horses per five acres, no other farm animals.

*Your home cannot exceed 2½ stories in height.

*There are specific setbacks for building near yourproperty line.

3. Street / Mailing Address - know your legal description: (Unit-Block-Lot) AND the County, Township, Range & Section to your lot AND the street name. For street / mailing address call Valencia County Planning and Zoning (505-866-2053) OR Socorro County Planning & Zoning (575-835-4838).

Rio Grande Engineering (505) 764-8891 David Tibbett’s Surv. (505) 865-0396

Lynn Engineering (505) 869-3548 MDN Surveying Co. (505) 865-2869

5. Power line extension : Approximately $14,000 per mile, 12 – 13 poles per mile, at 6% interest

$1,200 off for every meter. You must pay 20% down and the remainder is amortized over 5 years. Electric usage counts toward balance up to $100 per month. Contact Socorro Electric Cooperative, Rick Otero, at (575) 838-6420 or NM toll free 1-800-351-7575. It is the owner’s responsibility to make arrangements with Socorro Electric to bring power to the lot.

If you are considering using solar panels to help power your home please contact Rick Otero, at (575) 838-6420, Socorro Electric, for more information and to assure the proper precautions are in place for the safety of Socorro Electric workers.

6. Telephone service is unavailable in some units. At present Qwest is working hard to provide rural service. Allow several weeks for new service. Know your street address, County, Township, Range and Section. Some residents use cellular telephones. Contact Qwest at 1-800-244-1111.

7. Architectural Control Committee : Refer to #2. Contact the Tierra Grande Improvement

Association office at (505) 864-2345.

8. Water well drilling : Wells are 300 – 695 feet deep. Expect to spend at least $18,000-$23,000

Gallup Drilling (800) 485-1477 Rogers & Co. Inc. (505) 877-1030

J & J Drilling (505) 869-3281 Moya Drilling (505) 869-9188

Rogers & Co. (505) 877-1030

9. Septic tanks : Approximately $4,500-$6,500

Gene Goodson (505) 864-6352 LTV Construction (505) 865-7820

G & E Septic Tanks (505) 865-6409 Rick’s Septic Systems (505) 865-6796

10. Garbage services :

Waste Management of New Mexico (505) 892-1200

11. County Offices:

12. SOME general contractors/builders for the Belen area :

There are numerous builders in the Albuquerque/Belen area. 505-

Big Blue Sky Ventures 859-2946 (built in Unit 3, 13, 14)

FTS Construction (Nathan Sanchez) 323-5810 (built in Unit 13)

GL Construction (Gilbert Romero) 865-865-7067 (built in Unit 3)

Genuine Contractors Corp 514-7636

LeeMark Builders, Inc. 991-3488 (built in Unit 3, 13, 24)

MNM Drafting & Construction 865-4383 (built in Unit 1)

Howard Construction (Gene Howard) 864-3526 (built in Unit 24)

Kingdom Builders 281-9328 (built in Unit 21)

Al Miera & Sons 861-5065 or 720-8138 (built in Unit 1, 22&23)

Orona Construction 865-5600 (built 4 homes in Unit 13, 14)

PDCO Inc. 864-3091 (built in Unit 3)

Reliance Quality Homes 363-0696 (built in Unit 5)

Stevenson’s Construction 864-3225 (built in Unit 13)

13. Other Services:

Thomas Tetley – Retired Contractor 999-1318 Building Green Adv ice

Delgado Drafting & Designs 463-1338 Architectural Drafting & Design

Josh Romero, Sunrise Builders 459-3739 Porches, Patios, Framing, Additions

Four Seasons Roofing Company 864-6474 or 440-8665 Roofing – All types

Antonio’s Plumbing Services 720-6843 Plumbing

Techniques Painting – Luis Sanchez 804-6384 Painting, Interior – Exterior

R & S Painting 864-6714 or 220-4957 Painting – Interior – Exterior

Tritium Roofing 948-0888 Roofing

Blue Sky Landscape Services 907-0508 Landscaping

PAS – Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance 864-2084 Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance

A to Z Tractor Work 861-6879 Tractor Work

Grande River Mechanics 864-7771 Small Engine Repairs

Home Inspection Specialists 864-1195 Home Inspection Services & Warranties

Tru-Kill Pest Control 864-2523 Exterminators, Pest Control

Miller Concrete Service 864-9655 Driveways, sidewalks, footings, masonary

Professional Services (PDG) 861-2200 General Contractors (licensed)

Chili Electric 869-9409 Electrician

New Mexico Propane 869-2071 Propane

Enchantment Propane 864-8299 Propane

Valencia Propane 865-0300 Propane

River Market 864-7771 Baking Supplies

14. Night Sky Protection Act:

One of many reasons people decide to live in Tierra Grande is the beauty of the night sky. The New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance has declared the New Mexico night sky one of the state’s Most Endangered Cultural Resources. In an effort to protect New Mexico’s night skies, the Alliance has developed a Consumer Guide to Night Sky Friendly Lighting which is available on line at www.nmheritage.org.

15. Appraisers:

Mike Schnetzler 296-8769

Geraldine Feron & Associates 864-2833

16. Title/Escrow Companies:

Stewart Title Company 865-4691

Heritage Title 865-1177

Rio Grande Title (Escrow) 865-7979

Security Title ( Socorro County) (800) 432-6754

Security Escrow 865-3913

Superior Title (575) 835-4743

U.S. Title 866-1713

17. Roads -- ALL roads in Tierra Grande are dirt roads. Maintenance of roads is NOT the responsibility of Tierra Grande.

A. Valencia County

If you build in Tierra Grande in Valencia County, once your approved plans are submitted to the County and you start building, the road to your lot will be improved (bladed) and a street sign put up IF the road is on the list of roads approved for maintenance by the Valencia County Road Department. You must contact the road department directly at 505-866-2473.

B. Socorro County

If you build in Tierra Grande in Socorro County, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to blade in and maintain the road to their home.

The income Tierra Grande receives from annual assessments is inadequate to support the repair or maintenance of roads.

18. Emergency Contact Information

Non Emergency Number to report suspicious activity in Valencia County - 841-9256

State Police - District 5 (505) 866-2460 for dispatch

Non Emergency Number to report suspicious activity in Socorro County - (575) 835-0741

Cell Phone users should call the 841-9256 number in lieu of 911 as their 911 # gets them transferred to Albuquerque.

Animal Control – Valencia County (505) 866-2479

Code Enforcement – Valencia County (505) 866-2003 or 2053

19. Neighborhood Watch

Tierra Grande has an organized Neighborhood Watch Association. Block Captains are assigned by area.

Contact information is as follows:

NW Area       Mary Cate  861-1256   Alternate  John Cassel  864-8254
N Central Area  Jim Shaw  480-4101  Alternate  Gary Spinler  861-7125
NE Area       Roger Martin  861-3306  Alternate  Allen Hancock  864-4250
Central Area     Lori Nolan  861-2050   Alternate  Robert Ritt   864-9421
East Central     Richard Rast  864-8664  Alternate  Kelly Sinclair  864-6930
South East    John Best  288-0586   Alternate  Vacant