Category Archives: Zoning and Land Use

HB188 Local Zoning Enforcement

Posted on February 26, 2015 by admin

By Dick Ulmer – HB#188 passed its 1st House committee and will be heard by the 2nd House committee this coming Monday, March 2, 2015 (you can watch for any change in schedule by right clicking here) . As we … Continue reading →

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HELP PUSH FOR HB188!

Posted on February 23, 2015 by admin

By Dick Ulmer.  HB188—to give our county some “teeth” in dealing with current and future gravel mining operators, has moved to its second committee and we need to let the committee members know how we feel.  Several of us (ES-CA … Continue reading →

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Gravel Mining Issues 2/16/2015 Update

Posted on February 23, 2015 by admin

By Marsha Marsden: The Eastern Sandoval Citizens Association (ES-CA) is focused on protecting our community. The previous Forum article by Dick Ulmer explains the the outcome of the initial legislative hearing last Friday, February 13, 2015, regarding sand and gravel … Continue reading →

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Gravel Mining Legislation February 13, 2015

Posted on February 14, 2015 by admin

By Dick Ulmer – Today, 2/13, the House Regulatory and Public Affairs Committee (HRPAC) met to consider HB188 and HB190 sponsored by Sen John Sapien and Rep Jim Smith. A more detailed explanation of these bills can be found in … Continue reading →

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What Legislators Want to Know

Posted on February 8, 2015 by admin

Many have asked how they can inform their Legislators of the importance of ES-CA’s responsible gravel mining legislation. Write them, go visit with them, and tell them in committee. The first committee hearing is this Friday, 2/13/15 with the House … Continue reading →

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Legislation Needs Your Help

Posted on February 8, 2015 by admin

This Friday, February 13, ES-CA’s Bills HB188 and HB190 co-sponsored by Rep. Smith and Sen. Sapien will be heard in Santa Fe at 1:30PM in room 315 of the State Capital. If responsible gravel mining is important to you, please … Continue reading →

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Proposed Gravel Mining Legislation

Posted on January 12, 2015 by admin

The 2015 Legislature will consider legislation crafted by ES-CA and drafted by Representative Jim Smith, and according to Jim, Senator John Sapien has asked that he be included as a co-sponsor. This legislation is important not only to the health … Continue reading →

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Fisher to be Annexed by Town of Bernalillo

Posted on December 20, 2014 by admin

The annexation of Fisher Sand and Gravel Mining site is on the Agenda for the December 22, 2014 meeting of the Town of Bernalillo Council. The Town desperately needs a storm water detention structure at the Fisher location and this … Continue reading →

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Gravel Mining Lawsuit Intervention–Background Documents

Posted on December 5, 2014 by admin

by Dick Ulmer, Chairman, ES-CA Land Use Protection Trust Board We wanted to post the documents that have been filed that relate to the County lawsuit to enforce the terms previously agreed to govern the nonconforming gravel mining in Placitas … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Parcel Survey – Support for Restrictions and Uses – UPDATE: Results

Posted on August 19, 2014 by admin

ES-CA has sent out an email survey to members regarding possible restrictions on uses for the 3200 acre “Buffalo Parcel”, presently held by the BLM.  Various other entities have indicated a desire to acquire all or part of the Buffalo … Continue reading →

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