[NENA] Fw: Nor Este Renovation: Monument Area

[J T REINHARD]

Nor Este Renovation: Monument AreaHello Erv

Thanks for the support regarding the Nor Este "monument."  

My understanding is the Nor Este "monument" was originally a water fountain put in by Presley, which was the company that built many of the homes in the area.  

The story I was told is that when most of the homes sold, the water fountain was shut off  and filled in with dirt due to the expense and liability.   Both the "monument" and the park along the arroyo were adopted (reluctantly, I have been told) by the city.  The city now mows and waters the grass, and mulches the trees all along the arroyo.

The two medians along Oakland between Wyoming and Barstow were also developed by Presley, but Presley shut off the water and stopped maintaining the medians when they sold their homes.  

Although the city "adopted" the Nor Este park and the "monument" they did not take on the Oakland medians (I've asked the city on several occasions to maintain the medians, but they site expense and the fact that it was done by a developer and is not part of their city plan, etc., etc.), so that is why I try to get the Oakland Street neighbors involved in taking care of the two medians.

If anyone has a different story, let me know.  But this is what I have been told, when we moved in 9 years ago.

Teresa Reinhard
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Erv Sandlin<mailto:esandlin at mindspring.com> 
  To: J T REINHARD<mailto:reinhard_tj at msn.com> 
  Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 6:44 PM
  Subject: Re: [NENA] Fw: Nor Este Renovation: Monument Area


  You have my full approval of the project as described in your e-mail.  As a new resident of this area, I would be interested in knowing when and how the "monument" came into existence and what its significance is - besides being quite attractive.

  Thanks,

  Erv Sandlin
  7400 Enchanted Sky Lane NE
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: J T REINHARD<mailto:reinhard_tj at msn.com> 
    To: Nor Este Neighborhood Association Board<mailto:board at noreste.org> ; members at noreste.org<mailto:members at noreste.org> 
    Cc: gchavez at cabq.gov<mailto:gchavez at cabq.gov> 
    Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 5:42 PM
    Subject: [NENA] Fw: Nor Este Renovation: Monument Area


    Hello NENA boardmembers and general membership

    Gloria Chavez, from the city Parks and Rec Department, and I met several weeks ago to discuss the NENA park "monument" which is at the corner of Wyoming and Oakland.   

    At our request during the most recent neighborhood cleanup, the city removed the large pile of cut vines that had been left to rot on the pavement inside the monument circle. Thanks to the city's solid waste disposal team!!! 

    Gloria has generously offered that the city will repair the concrete circle structure (patch the cracks and paint the circle structures).   In addition, they will replace the dying junipers that surround the circle "monument" and the two junipers and small tree within the circle with drought tolerant plants.  Plant selections will include Regal Mist, Pincushion, Paprika, and Autumn Joy.  All these plants like full sun, little water, and attract butterflies.  You can view the attached pictures or visit the website listed below in Gloria's email to me.  

    In addition, they will provide rock gravel to go in the inner circle and finer stuff called crusher fine for the lower level circle. Gloria will drop off samples of these at my house, if you wish to view them.  

    The junipers are not doing very well because they were covered up with the vines, which were blocking the sunlight.  In addition, they are water hogs.

    The city would like input from other NENA members and boardmembers to see if we are all in agreement with these plans to repair and improve the appearance of the park "monument" by planting the xeric plants.

    Please respond to me with your approval/disapproval and comments. 

    Once the city receives a consensus from NENA that we support this plan, they will repair the structure and spruce it up with the new plantings which will go around the outer circle and within the inner circle adjacent to the tall "monument" structure.  The city will provide ongoing plant maintenance.  

    They can have the entire project completed by March 2008, barring any scheduling problems.

    Gloria, thanks so much for all your assistance and support!!!!

    Teresa Reinhard
    Beautification and Maintenance Chair
    NENA
    856-7454 (evening)
    934-2599 (cell)
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Chavez, Gloria<mailto:gloriachavez at cabq.gov> 
    To: reinhard_tj at msn.com<mailto:reinhard_tj at msn.com> 
    Cc: Gabaldon, Ray R.<mailto:rrgabaldon at cabq.gov> 
    Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 7:55 AM
    Subject: Nor Este Renovation: Monument Area





    Hello Teresa!  I did receive your voice message on 11-26-07.  Here are a few pictures of how regal mist and pincushion look like.  Also attached is a link to see paprika and Autumn joy.

    http://www.highcountrygardens.com/catalog/browse/plants/<http://www.highcountrygardens.com/catalog/browse/plants/> 



    Pictures <<pincushion2.jpg>> <<pincushion4.jpg>> <<pincusion1.jpg>> <<pincusion3.jpg>> <<regalmist1.jpg>> <<regalmist2.jpg>> <<regalmist3.jpg>> 







    I will go get samples of the crusher fine and gravel and call you and let you know when I'll drop them off.  You did leave me your address of where to drop them off at.

    Thank you and have a great day! 



    Gloria Chavez 
    Area Supervisor 
    Parks and Rec./Park Management Division 
    E-mail gchavez at cabq.gov 
    Office number 505-857-8105 
    Main number 505-857-8650 



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