The fire department is well utilized. Jr. Mr. Aguilar, along with a lot of help from Sandia and Orange Grove residents, built the pits, which are famous for their size and ingenuity. The pits have a capacity of holding and cooking up to 700 lbs. Sandia has a Post Office located off of Highway 359. There is no city water or sewage provided to the community.
Most residents supply their water through water wells and have septic tanks installed for waste.
Sandia has a community center for the elderly.