Ridge Park Homeowners Organizing for Action (HOA) exists to ensure that homeowners have a voice in the governance and financial decisions that shape our community. Our mission is to promote accountability, financial responsibility, long-term maintenance planning, and affordability to protect both the financial well-being of homeowners and the future of Ridge Park.

Why We Exist

Ridge Park was established in 1984 to provide moderately priced, affordable housing in Los Alamos, New Mexico, a town where housing prices had surged following the Manhattan Project. Our community was built on the principle that homeownership should be accessible, well-maintained, and financially sustainable.

However, years of deferred maintenance and financial mismanagement have left us facing significant repair needs and depleated reserves. Instead of a measured, long-term approach, past leadership has often relied on last-minute, high-cost assessments that put sudden financial strain on homeowners. These unexpected financial burdens threaten the affordability that Ridge Park was designed to provide.

Our Vision: A Responsible, Affordable Long-Term Plan

• Preserving Affordability – Homeownership in Ridge Park should remain financially accessible for current and future residents. We must balance necessary repairs with cost-conscious solutions that don’t force excessive financial burdens on homeowners.
  
• Financial Decisions Must Be Justified and Rule-Based – All financial decisions should be clear, justified, and in accordance with our governing documents. Homeowners deserve full transparency and the confidence that their money is being spent responsibly.
  
• Acknowledging the Problem – Ridge Park needs critical repairs, but reactionary spending and unexpected assessments are not the solution. We need a strategic, affordable approach that balances maintenance needs with financial stability.
  
• Phased Repairs Over Time – Instead of overwhelming homeowners with massive, immediate assessments, we should prioritize and phase out maintenance projects in a way that spreads costs over time, making them more manageable for all homeowners.
  
• A Predictable, Affordable Budget – Homeowners deserve a clear, long-term financial plan that outlines expected repairs and funding strategies, rather than relying on abrupt and unpredictable assessments.
  
• Accountability in Spending – Every dollar spent should be justified, tracked, and explained so that homeowners understand where their money is going and why.

What We Stand For

• Affordability – Protecting Ridge Park’s moderate pricing by preventing unnecessary costs and ensuring financially responsible decision-making.
  
• Accountability – Ensuring the HOA Board follows the rules and represents homeowners fairly and transparently.
  
• Financial Responsibility – Preventing unnecessary financial burdens by developing a sustainable, long-term financial plan that avoids drastic assessments.
  
• Transparency – Making financial reports, meeting minutes, and decision-making processes accessible to all homeowners.
  
• A Rules-Based Approach to Spending – Ensuring that financial decisions align with our governing documents and that homeowners have a say in major expenditures.
  
• Proactive Planning – Creating and implementing a clear, phased maintenance plan to address Ridge Park’s repair needs without placing unnecessary strain on homeowners.
  
• Community Engagement – Encouraging homeowners to stay informed, participate in discussions, and have a real voice in Ridge Park’s future.

Get Involved

This is our community, and we must work together to ensure it is managed fairly, responsibly, and with homeowner input. Whether you agree or disagree with us, your feedback is important—we welcome open conversations to find the best path forward for all homeowners.

📩 Contact Us – brendan@ridgeparkhoa.com

📢 Stay Informed – Attend meetings, read updates, and engage in discussions. Please sign up for our

🗳 Hold Leadership Accountable – Ask questions, challenge decisions, and demand fairness.

Together, we can ensure Ridge Park is governed with integrity, transparency, long-term vision, and affordability in mind—protecting both our homes and our financial well-being while staying true to the vision of our community.