Notice of Association
In 2013 the New Mexico Legislature passed into Law an Act relating to real property; providing for the formation and management of associations; providing for disclosure of records; requiring disclosure of association information to purchasers. This Act is often referred to as HOA 497. As a LANDOWNERS Association the Tierra Grande Association, created in 1973, is required to comply with certain sections of NM SB Bill 497 and NM SB Bill 150.
Name, address and phone # of the association’s designated agent:
Susan Moran, Administrator
Tierra Grande
PO Box 1388
Rio Communities, NM 87002
505-864-2345
Fax: 505-861-3903
info@TierraGrande.org
Please contact Tierra Grande directly via phone, fax or email to if you would like to request any of the following information:
- Membership list (names and mailing address of the owners)
- Certain related financial documents
- Current contracts entered into by the Association current insurance policies and related information
The association can charge a member a “reasonable fee” for copies – or members can come into the office and look over the documents for free.
2023 Survey Results
5 Year Goals/ Plans
Historical Board Meeting Minutes (Less Executive Sessions)
Note: Historically no board meeting is held in December.
Billing Information
Assessments/Dues are billed in arrears. Billing statements are sent out each October with payment due by December 31st. Payments made after that date accrue interest charges at the rate of 8% per annum. Foreclosure proceedings begin on properties when payment has not been made after the 2nd year.
It is important to keep Tierra Grande informed of changes of address or changes in ownership.
Tierra Grande Improvement Association Background
TGIA was formed by the original developer, Horizon Corporation, to protect the integrity and secure the future of Tierra Grande by: monitoring compliance with and enforcing the Protective Covenants, adopting and publishing rules and regulations governing the use of Tierra Grande property, establish assessments and collecting annual charges and all other charges referred to in the Indentures, and preserving the Open Space.
The Tierra Grande Association cannot act as a developer, per IRS regulations therefore the Association is limited in making improvements to the community unless it is for the common good. With member monies TGIA has worked with entities to improve roads, extend electric and phone service, build a fire station, and secure a clear title with full rights of ownership to the Open Space. TGIA has spent approximately $300,000 on promotions, billboards, the newsletters, CD/DVD, brochures, web site development, clean up, fencing and the like.
The restrictive Covenants which are filed of record with the County Clerk include minimum home square footage of 2,000 roofed square feet, prohibiting mobile, manufactured and modular homes, commercial operations, farm animals i.e. pigs, goats, chickens, etc., with the exception of two horses per five acres, and lot size restrictions. Building plans must be submitted to the Architectural Control Committee for approval. Please contact our office for details. We appreciate compliance with these restrictions. They are in place to help preserve land values and maintain the peaceful quality of life in Tierra Grande. We need every owner’s participation.
The Indenture explains in detail the function of TGIA.
Members receive three (3) newsletters a year which keep them abreast of our activities.
The “Updates” page of the Tierra Grande web site provides updated information on important topics such as proposed policies/guidelines/practices, member meetings, and topics that are important to the membership.
Transportation to Albuquerque and Beyond
New Mexico Railrunner
Albuquerque Bus Schedule
Local Information
Socorro County Government – www.socorrocounty.net
Tax Assessors – Enter EagleWeb (socorrocountytreasurer.com)
Valencia County Government – www.co.valencia.nm.us
Tax Assessors – Tax Account Search (tylerhost.net)
Village of Los Lunas Government – www.loslunasnm.gov
City of Rio Communities Government – www.riocommunities.net
City of Rio Communities Economic Development – www.RioCommunitiesEDC.net
Live weather, Burn Day notice – www.co.valencia.nm.us/369/Live-Weather
Socorro Electric Cooperative – socorroelectric.com