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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

  1. You will be required to pay a yearly assessment fee to Tierra Grande Improvement Association, Inc. according to lot size and for each lot that you own.  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, manufactured or modular 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. 
                *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 your property line.

    3. Keep in Mind that - 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.         

  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 (575-835-0589).

  4. Lot survey:  $250 - $750 for most lots.
    5. 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, Marcus, 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.

    6. There is a 5-foot utility easement along each side of all lot lines.
    Socorro Electric Cooperative will cut or trim back trees that endanger power lines AT NO COST

    If you are considering using solar panels to help power your home please contact Marcus, 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: 
    7. Century Link 1-800-244-1111 Wi-Power 1-866-215-5333

  7. Internet service
    8. www.HughesNet.com www.WildBlue.com www.Wi-Power.com

  8. Architectural Control Committee:  Refer to #2.  Contact the Tierra Grande Improvement Association office at (505) 864-2345. 

  9. Water well drilling:  Wells are 300 – 695 feet deep.  Expect to spend at least $18,000-$23,000
    10. Gallup Drilling (800) 485-1477 Gilbert Pump & Well (505) 865-6923
    Moya Drilling (505) 869-9188 Rogers & Co. (505) 877-1030

  10. Septic tanks:  Approximately $4,500-$6,500
    11. Maez’s Water Source (505)865-7817 LTV Construction (505) 865-7820
    Gene Goodson (505) 864-6352 Rick’s Septic Systems (505) 865-6796
    G & E Septic Tanks (505) 865-6409

  11. Garbage services:
    12. AC Disposal Services (505) 866-1010 Waste Management  (505) 892-1200

  12. County Offices:
    13. Valencia County: Socorro County:
    Treasurer (505) 866-2090 Treasurer (575) 835-1701
    Assessor (505) 866-2065 Assessor (575) 835-0714
    Clerk (505) 866-2073 Clerk (575) 835-0423
    Manager (505) 866-2005 Manager (575) 835-0589
    Planning & Zoning (505) 866-2053 County Planner or
    Building Inspector (505) 866-2043 Building Inspection (575) 835-4838

  13. SOME general contractors/builders for the Belen area:  There are numerous builders in the Albuquerque/Belen area.
    14. (505)
    Enchanted Construction 463-4388
    LeeMark Builders, Inc. 991-3488 
    Miera & Sons 861-5065 or 720-8138 
    Rodeo Construction 280-3682
    Services Unlimited 440-8100
    Spencer’s Custom Homes 459-6861

  14. Other Services:
    15. Delgado Drafting & Designs 463-1338  Architectural Drafting & Design
    Delta Third Design 264-8512  Architectural Drafting & Design
    Services Unlimited,Inc. 440-8100 Additions, Patios, Framing, Porches
    AP Concrete 550-1430  Concrete, sidewalks, footings, masonary
    Hopkins Concrete & Sons 489-3255 Concrete, sidewalks, footings, masonary
    Miller Concrete Service  864-9655  Driveways, sidewalks, footings, masonary
    PG Enterprises 249-7886  Earthwork / paving / sand & gravel
    Maine-ly Electric 864-7332   Electrician
    Airlink 967-2202 HVAC
    Techniques Painting – Luis Sanchez 804-6384 Painting – Interior – Exterior
    R & S Painting 864-6714  or 220-4957  Painting – Interior – Exterior
    Antonio’s Plumbing Services 720-6843  Plumbing
    Leonard’s Refrigeration 864-0981  or 450-3384  Plumbing, Heating, Cooling
    Gerald Martinez 440-0796 Plumbing, Heating, Mechanicals
    Rio Grande Enterprises 459-5041  or 861-3777 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling
    Tree’s Plumbing, Inc. 235-2346  Plumbing
    Koch Mechanical 344-2025  Radiant Heat
    Four Seasons Roofing Company 864-6474  or 440-8665  Roofing – All types
    Tritium Roofing 948-0888 Roofing
    Blue Sky Landscape Services 907-0508 Landscaping
    PAS – Landscaping/Maintenance 864-2084 Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance
    A to Z Tractor Work 861-6879 Tractor Work
    Services Unlimited 379-8007 Pest Control
    Tru-Kill Pest Control 864-2523 Pest Control
    Cross Country  864-8299 Propane
    Lopez L P Gas 865-0581 Propane
    New Mexico Propane 869-2071 Propane
    Valencia Propane 865-0300 Propane

  15. Night Sky Protection Act:

    16. 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.

  16. Appraisers:
    17. (505)
    Mike Schnetzler 296-8769
    Geraldine Feron & Associates 864-2833

  17. Title/Escrow Companies:
    18. Valencia County (505)
    Fidelity Title 866-6666
    Heritage Title 865-1177
    Rio Grande Title 883-6969
    U.S. Title 866-1713
    Socorro County
    Security Title (Socorro County) (800) 432-6754
    Superior Title (575) 835-4743

     

  18. Roads

    19. ALL roads in Tierra Grande are dirt roads.  Maintenance of roads is NOT the responsibility of Tierra Grande. 
    The income Tierra Grande receives from annual assessments is inadequate to support the repair or maintenance of roads.

    1. Valencia County
      2. 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 MAY 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.

    2. Socorro County
      3. 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.  Socorro County will not maintain any roads in Tierra Grande

  19. Emergency Contact Information
    20. Non Emergency Number to report suspicious activity in Valencia County – 505-866-2460

    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

  20. Neighborhood Watch
    21. 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

 
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