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The Village of Corrales is a small, treasured oasis located within a large, fast-growing metropolitan area. The village is bordered on the east by the Rio Grande and, across the river, by the Sandia Indian Reservation. To the south is the City of Albuquerque while to the west and north is the City of Rio Rancho. The greater metropolitan area numbers well over a half million people, but Corrales, about 7300 in population, aggressively strives to retain a rural lifestyle. Prehistoric sites indicate the Corrales Valley has been occupied as early as 500 A.D. when the ancestors of the present-day Indian Pueblos derived sustenance from the fertile valley. Subsequent populations, including Hispanic, European and American families, settled here to raise grapes, apples, and livestock. Today, Corrales is distinguished by its broad green pastures and orchards, its rich historic and artistic character, and of course the sounds and scents of roosters, cows, horses and sheep. To cross the borders into Corrales is to step into another time and place where the stresses of twenty-first century life give way to the grace and pace of another era.

The Village was incorporated September 17, 1971. However, the southern portion of the incorporated area was still located in Bernalillo County. As of January 1, 2005, all of the incorporated area is located in Sandoval County. There is still a part of the adjoining areas (Skyview Acres) that uses Corrales as their address, but they are not part of the incorporated area, nor are they part of Albuquerque or Sandoval County.

In 2000, employment in the Village was approximately 1,000. Nearly 30 percent of the employment is in the services sector. About 200 jobs, 20 percent, were in the retail sector. Corrales has a number of shops and fine restaurants that draw clients from throughout the metropolitan area.

Government
A mayor and six councilors are elected for four-year staggered terms. The Village recently approved increasing the number of Councilors to six and for the Village to create Municipal Districts. On August 19, 2008 a Special Election was held to elect two new councilors. County Precinct boundaries (for national, state and county elections) have stayed the same, new Municipal District boundaries have been created for Munucipal Elections. Check the new Municipal District map to verify what district you will be voting in.

Utilities
Waste water: Individual on-site systems
Source of water: Private wells ground water

Latest News in Corrales

Construction Update
            Traffic delays may occur on Corrales Road, NM 448, from 9am to 3:30pm Monday – Friday for the remainder of the year. The Village is installing a wastewater sewer collection line between Meadowlark Lane on the south and Old Church Road on the north, a distance of about 2 miles. Only 600 feet of Corrales Road will be closed down at any one time, one lane will remain open with flagmen to direct traffic during the construction. The installation will use underground drilling between pits on the east shoulder of the road with 20-plus lateral crossings to serve properties on the other side of NM 448.

All businesses including restaurants and galleries, along Corrales Road will remain open to the public during the construction period. Please use caution and obey all construction and road signs. Through traffic may choose Village road Loma Larga as an alternative north-south route. Tentative planned dates and duration of construction phases are listed below. Dates and duration of construction may change due to unforeseen circumstances:

To view the current Construction schedule and photos CLICK HERE.

February 2010 Air Notes

Have you taken a good look at our beautiful New Mexico sky and recognize how fortunate we are to enjoy GOOD air quality? It's not a given in a growing community like ours. Motor vehicles are the main source of smog and particulate air pollution in most metropolitan areas. The 2010 Air Care Challenge presents a good opportunity to rethink how you get to where you're going. Now is a good time to consider including mass transit as another way of getting to work or school. Try it! You just might find out that it's a pleasant, efficient and easy transportation alternative. Then, you can enjoy the view instead of worrying about driving. Visit www.myabqride.com for more information.

... from the Environmental Health Department, Air Quality Division.

If you are interested in past editions, please visit their web site at www.cabq.gov/airquality It's always recommend going to the main site and then searching for 'Air Notes Posters' on their search engine.

QUICK FACTS & INFO

Voters may now lookup their own voter registration information using VoterView.  A VoterView record contains helpful information such as polling place and the district races a registrant may vote in. 

To access VoterView, click here: https://voterview.state.nm.us

VoterView is provided by the New Mexico Secretary of State, if the page does not load please contact the Secretary of State website webmaster.

Corrales Map
This map was developed with
assistance from the Village of
Corrales Planning Department,
Fire Department, Police Department
and Public Works Department.
Feature locations are approximate.

The Mid-Region Council of Governments (www.mrcog-nm.gov) is beginning work on the 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and is seeking public input via a survey. This plan will provide a vision for future transportation in the central New Mexico metropolitan area. Click her for more info about the Survey.

Want to be on a volunteer committee, or commission? Download the application and submit it to the Village Office.
CLICK HERE

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The Residential Update link allows residents to supply their own information. Please take a moment to fill in the appropriate information to be notified by your local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Examples include: evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, and missing child reports.

FINAL
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