Go to READ MORE then to DOCUMENTS to see a photo of a large bear that was caught on camera on Tigua Court

An incident report was received (date of incident was 12/12/19 - reported 1/2/20) on Friday about three dogs running loose in the Kiva Loop area after escaping from their yard.  One of the dogs attacked another dog, who was on a leash, and its owner.  The attacking dog was a pit bull mix.  The dog victim had serious wounds and was taken to the Animal Hospital.  Paramedics who were called to the scene treated the owner victim for bite and puncture wounds on the hand.  

Bernalillo County Animal Care Services took the offending dog into custody.  The dog was released to the owner the following day for a 10-day at home quarantine.  

Homeowners are cautioned that if they keep their dogs outside, the dogs must be contained in a high fence or wall from which they cannot escape with secure gates that cannot be blown open, or opened by the dog.  Bernalillo County requires that all dogs be on a leash at all times when walked outside of their home.  Off leash and loose dogs have been a continual problem throughout Paa-Ko.  Please be a responsible pet owner -- no matter how well your dog is trained -- please obey the law, and keep your dog properly contained in the yard and on a leash when outside of your yard for the safety of everyone.

Attached is a video of a mountain by house on Chaco Loop during the snow we just had. The resident said there were two of them roaming together.  Please go to READ MORE then to DOCUMENTS to see the video.  Hopefully it will work.  It's very awesome.

Complaints have come in regarding "Poop on the Loop".  Chaco Loop has long had the reputation of ranking high on the "MOST DOG-POOPED FILLED STREETS" list in Paa-Ko.  Several other streets are right up there, too.  You can't walk 20 steps without seeing numerous piles of dog poop, but this might just put Chaco at the top of the list. 

Numerous poop bags have been piling up behind a Roger Cox FOR SALE sign on a vacant lot just east of 13 Chaco Loop.  And, yes,  there just happens to be a picture.  Click on READ MORE and go to DOCUMENTS to see it.

This is ugly and disgusting and gross for our community.  The same can be said for leaving poop on the ground after your dog defecates that others have to maneuver around.  Please be a considerate neighbor and a responsible dog owner.  Everyone needs to do their part to keep Paa-Ko clean.  

It is the law that you pick up after your dog (dogs cannot do it themselves), then take the bag home and deposit in your garbage can.  And, YES, this rule applies to all dog owners without exception.  Several culprits names have been brought up, so, if this is you, please go clean up this mess and dispose of it properly.

If your dog poops, and no one is watching, you still need to pick it up!   THERE IS NO PAA-KO POOP FAIRY!!

A note from resident Lynn Buhaug:


"Just to let people know.  I was driving down Kiva Place this morning and there was a very large King Snake laying across the road.  I made a point not to run over it.  If you see these snakes, feel very fortunate.   They have large white and black bands down their body.  They are called the King Snake because they eat so many other snakes.   Their favorite is the Rattle Snake.  You can google a video and as they say in the the Video feel fortunate if you have one on your land and by all means treat it with kindness."