Talavera Community Association

Friends of the Library Author’s Luncheon on Sept 19

Webmaster — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:59:46 +0000

Minutes from Latest Meeting

Webmaster — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:48:00 +0000

The minutes of the latest general meeting are now available. You can get theme here: Minutes from August 28, 2010 general meeting, or from the “Minutes” page of the web site. The meeting minutes are in .pdf format.

Neighborhood Cleanup and Potluck 8/28/2010

Webmaster — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:44:33 +0000

Moongate Water Issues Response to City’s Condemnation Filing

Webmaster — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 19:49:38 +0000

Here (in PDF format) is the press release issued by Moongate Water to the city’s condemnation proceedings.

Moongate Water Press Release

According to an article in the August 6th edition of the Las Cruces Sun-News, the mayor admitted that the statements in the Moongate press release were true. The Sun-News article is linked here:

Moongate: City biggest threat to Jornada Bolson

Important Water News for Talavera Residents

Webmaster — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:29:33 +0000

Monday, August 2, the Las Cruces City Council voted to proceed with condemnation of the Moongate Water Co. This was done for a number of reasons, none of which have to do with the quality of the Moongate water, which is in fact superior in quality to the water provided by the city utility. I represented the Talavera Community Association, as many of us are on Moongate water and do not wish to be forcibly switched to the City for water. The city is proceeding with this action because they want to stop Moongate from suing them, as it has done several times in arguments about who will provide water to new developments in the Organ area. It is also likely that the city wants the Moongate water supply, which is distinct from the city’s. The city wants to be the sole provider for water for commercial development in the Route 70 corridor. This commercial development will provide revenue for the city, both in taxes and for the city water utility. To support commercial development and its associated revenue stream, the city needs more water.

So, Talavera residents will be forced to accept city water and city water rates. We will have no voice in this matter, nor will we have any future representation in matters regarding this water supply and its costs. Basically, the city is taking our water company to provide for Walmart, the golf course and the poorly-sited schools in the northeast of the city. We have no guarantees that we will receive the same water pressure. We have one guarantee, and that is that the city will send us water that is of distinctly worse quality than we presently receive from Moongate. You may get information on water quality for comparisons at: http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/dwb/index.htm
for both water systems.

Your TCA board wants to know what Talavera residents would like the association to do. Please contact us with your thoughts, as many of you have already done. It is unlikely we will be able to get back to each of you, so please watch this website (www.talaveraca.org) for updates.

Thank you
Douglas Hoffman, Pres.
TCA

Read the Condemnation Resolution(PDF document) by clicking this link: 20100730_091209_condemnation

Read the Las Cruces Sun-News article here!

Green Infrastructure in the Southwest: Challenges and Opportunities

Webmaster — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:45:00 +0000

The Talavera Community Association is passing along this announcement of a conference to be held in Las Cruces on August 26, 2010. The title of the conference is: Green Infrastructure in the Southwest: Challenges and Opportunities. If you are interested in attending, you can register by clicking on the announcement.

Link

Volunteers Needed for TCA

Webmaster — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:49:58 +0000

The Talavera Community Association is looking for a few good people. The TCA currently has an opening on the Board of Directors for a Member-at-Large. Responsibilities include attending the regular TCA meetings held quarterly, and attending board meetings also held quarterly, acting as a resource for the residents and the association. You should be willing to share your insights and suggestions with the association members and residents of the Talavera neighborhood.

The Association also needs volunteers to help landscape around the sign on the corner of Dripping Springs and Soledad Canyon roads. Volunteers will work with a master gardener to help design, install and plant landscaping around the sign.

TCA Sign

If you are interested in volunteering for either of these positions, please contact any board member (information on our contacts page) or you can leave a comment to this item.

Dog Found

Webmaster — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:19:34 +0000

Recognize this little fellow?

If this is your lost dog, contact Patti Kimpton at 575-521-4696

Pre- Fourth of July Cookout

Webmaster — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:31:52 +0000

The Las Alturas Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its pre-Fourth of July cookout at the fire station this Saturday starting at noon until 2 pm. We cook hot dogs and burgers for the community to thank you for your support. Rides on fire trucks will also be available. Come visit with your neighbors.

Organ Fire Update -2

Webmaster — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:59:29 +0000

Talavera area residents may find the following web sites useful to track the fires in the mountains:

New Mexico Fire Information

InciWeb

There are two (2) fires currently burning in the mountains. They are named ‘Ft Bliss 2′ and ‘Long Canyon’. Additional information can be found on the 2 web sites linked above. Look for the fire’s name to get the latest information.