[Neighbors] Tiny Treasure Boxes

[Lisa Lopez]

Does anyone have the contact details for the family that initially put the
treasure boxes up?

On Fri, Sep 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM Sherry Barrett <sherrybarrett at icloud.com>
wrote:

> Lisa - see the message below that it was not PNM, but rather the family
> that took them down.
>
>
> On Sep 4, 2026, at 7:31 AM, Lisa Lopez via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
> neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>
> There was 2 very close to my house are are also gone - Marquette and
> Montclaire.  Both GONE.  It would have been nice if PNM would have at least
> given 48 hour notice.  I would be willing to have one in my yard.
>
> On Fri, Sep 4, 2026 at 7:27 AM Dominic Pettine via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
> neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone! The family actually took the boxes down themselves because
>> they felt they were wearing out and couldn’t be fixed. I chatted with them
>> today, and they said they’d love to put new ones up if anyone wants to
>> donate some small wooden display cabinets. They also wanted to share that
>> PNM has always been super supportive.
>>
>> Dominic
>>
>> On Sep 3, 2026, at 7:42 PM, Sherry Barrett via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
>> neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>>
>> The one on NE Aliso was put up and maintained by a little girl in the
>> neighborhood who also said she would hire out as a detective.  So sweet.
>> I’m sorry they are taking them down.  Was it because they were on light
>> poles?
>>
>>
>> On Sep 2, 2026, at 4:47 PM, Mary H Smith via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
>> neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>>
>> One on Aliso NE had a key ring exchange. They were fun to see.
>>
>> On Sep 1, 2026, at 9:31 PM, Tandi Hufnagel via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
>> neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Jane,
>>
>> They were little decorated boxes placed around the neighborhood that
>> functioned like the Little Free Libraries, but instead of books, they were
>> filled with little trinkets, toys, or handmade treasures. It was always a
>> fun surprise for the kids to find them on walks and exchange things.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Tandi
>>
>> On Tue, Sep 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM Jane Zwisohn <janezubia at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> What were the tiny treasure boxes?
>>>
>>> On Tue, Sep 1, 2026 at 5:08 PM Tandi Hufnagel via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
>>> neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi neighbors,
>>>> It looks like the city or PNM removed all the sweet Tiny Treasure Boxes
>>>> that were scattered around College Addition neighborhood.  We are sad to
>>>> see them gone - our kids love them, and even 3D printed up creatures to add
>>>> to the boxes. The Treasure Boxes encouraged the kids to get out and walk,
>>>> and were always a fun surprise!
>>>>
>>>> I don't know who are the folks that put them up - but we'd like to
>>>> offer to help create and install more, this time in front yards like the
>>>> Little Libraries.  If they are on private property they wouldn't be taken
>>>> down again.  We have a perfect spot in our front yard for a box too!  We
>>>> can help with installation, we have all the tools, and plenty of wood and
>>>> metal posts, and can set them securely.
>>>>
>>>> If you are the amazing neighbors who created the boxes please reach out
>>>> and we can see about making more.  You can email or call/text,
>>>> tandiwe76 at gmail.com 505-615-1149 <(505)%20615-1149>
>>>>
>>>> Tandi Hufnagel
>>>> Hermosa NE
>>>>
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