Fourth of July Parade and Family Fun Day. Old fashioned parade with llamas, kazoo band, horses, old cars, costumed pets, etc. starts at 10 a.m. (505) 350-3955 www.corrales-mainstreet.org

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 has approved increasing the number of Councilors to six. On August 19, 2008 a Special Election was held to elect two new councilors. County Precinct boundaries have stayed the same, only the new Municipal District boundaries have been created. Check the new Municipal District maps 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

The warm days of summer are almost here.  Don't leave your Earth Day outlook behind.  Channel it to your vehicle. 

Have you ever noticed the bright little set of lights on your dash; the instrument cluster?  They usually go on when you start the engine, but on occasion one stays on.  This light is a special indicator called the Check Engine Light.  It is a function of the vehicle's On-Board Diagnostic system that is required for vehicles newer than 1996.  The Check Engine Light acts as a red flag to tell you when something goes wrong with the emissions and/or performance system of your vehicle.  Like your heart-beat and respiration rate, the Check Engine Light tells you that your car or truck needs attention.  Don't ignore it; it won't go out until you assess the problem.  Sometimes it’s simple and inexpensive, but it can get worse and more costly the longer your vehicle operates in this condition.

This summer is sure to be a hot one, meaning that we have more reason to be concerned about ground-level ozone or smog.  Air pollution that is generated from vehicles, especially sick cars, impacts our health and environment.  So make sure your vehicle is in tip-top condition.  You’ll get better fuel economy and save money.  Collectively, we’ll enjoy better air quality and your Earth Day attitude will be with you all year. 

May 2009 Air Notes

June Air Shed Newsletter

... 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

Corrales Volunteers

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To adopt a pet visit

CARMA

Corrales Trails Master Plan

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

CodeRED® Residential Data Collection

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.
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FINAL
Environmental Information Document (EID Report)
CLICK HERE

Fur and Feathers 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.

4324 Corrales Road, Corrales, New Mexico
phone: 505-897-0502 fax: 505-897-7217

If you find an error, bad link, or missing file please contact the Village Clerk by email with the specific problem and specific web page. If you wish to have a reciprocal link to your web site please contact the Village Clerk. Thank you for your patience.
jreyes@corrales-nm.org

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