At the regular council meeting on Tuesday April 11th, Fire Chief, Anthony Martinez, introduced our three new Corrales fire fighters, Brian Fox Jr., Abigail Silver-Volner and Julian Trujillo. Members of their families were in attendance and pinned their new Corrales Fire Department badges on them. Two of the new hires were part of the YCC (Youth Conservation Corps) program as well as volunteer fire fighters with our fire department, and the third is a very familiar face because he has been working in the village for quite some time but in a different department. We are very honored to have these three new firefighters in our Village. Congratulations to all!
The Village was granted $242,047 from the Dennis Friends Foundation and an additional $25,000 from Sandoval County Commissioner, Katherine Bruch to complete the new animal services building project. This pre-fabricated kennel will provide better housing for animals who are picked up by animal services, but will not be a long-term shelter for animals.
Irrigation season is underway. Please be aware when on the acequia, farmers will be out there working on their laterals, irrigating their fields. If on a bike or walking, be aware of farm vehicles or implements being moved from one pasture to another. With such nice weather look out for other bicyclists, pedestrians, or equestrians. Remember to share the road and be polite. We are all neighbors.
A final presentation was given to the Village Council on April 11 regarding the proposed multi-use center, the ACE Building. It was a job well done by the select committee. The administration hopes to move forward on finding funding sources for the costs of design and construction. The Jones’ house has been demolished, and site clean-up is underway. The conceptual design will be set in the library if possible and in the lobby of the administration office. Comments or suggestions can be sent by email to the council, to me, or to our village clerk, Melanie Romero at: mromero [at] corrales-nm.com (). You can watch the presentation on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_5pIQB2rdtE?t=1122.
The regular season of the Corrales Growers’ Market starts on April 30, from 9 AM until 12 PM. Ride your bikes if you can or better yet, walk. Parking should also be available in the lot that is north of the post office so please don’t park on the highway.
Visit the Growers’ Market and then head over to the Recreation Center for the “Rides, Strides & Giddy-Up - Corrales Spring Recreation Fair!” at 500 Jones Road from 10am – 1pm. Learn about what the recreation center has to offer, helmet fitting, bike rodeo, FREE helmet giveaways, clean your bike, bird watching, raptor/owl demonstration, fishing in the bosque, meet horses, learn how to approach horses safely, noodle pony rodeo for kids, information on safety and emergency services from the Corrales Fire Department and much more! Come and join the fun, all are welcome to attend this FREE event!
CRIME & SAFETY UPDATE:
Wednesday 4/5/23, a resident of the 300 block of West Meadowlark reported that a rental vehicle had been taken from in front of his home, possibly by his ex-girlfriend, while he was out of town between 3/13/23 and 3/29/23.
Wednesday 4/5/23, two bicycles were reported to have been stolen from outside of a residence on the 3100 block of Corrales Road by an unknown masked male wearing black.
Wednesday 4/5/23, a 40-year-old Rio Rancho woman was stopped for speeding on Corrales Road at West Meadowlark Lane and found to be wanted on an outstanding Rio Rancho Municipal Court warrant. The suspect was placed under arrest for the warrant, found to unlawfully be in possession of 86 Fentanyl pills during the booking process and subsequently charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute.
Thursday 4/6/23, a resident of Old Schoolhouse Road reported that her vehicle windshield was struck by a rock and damaged while parked outside of her home the previous afternoon.
Thursday 4/6/23, a citizen advised police that upon moving out of a residence on the 400 block of Cabezon Road she discovered several items to be missing and believes the property was taken by a former roommate.
Friday 4/7/23, a resident of the 5700 block of Corrales Road reported that his sister broke into his home and stole property, including a firearm and a vehicle. Burglary and Auto Theft charges are subsequently pending against the 33-year-old Corrales woman.
Saturday 4/8/23, police stopped a vehicle for a tail light violation on Corrales Road near Angus Road and found the driver to be under the influence of alcohol. The 51-year-old Corrales man was subsequently booked into the Sandoval County Detention Center for DWI.
Don’t drink and drive or let someone you care about do so.
HEALTH & SAFETY UPDATE:
If you are over 65 or at high risk due to medical conditions and haven’t received a Covid booster vaccine on or after September 4th of 2022 or if you have questions about COVID symptoms, vaccines, testing or finding treatment options, please contact Fire Commander Tanya Lattin at 505-702-4182.
As a reminder, FREE Covid home test kits are still available at Village Hall, Corrales Fire Station, and the Corrales Library. As always, remember to wear a mask indoors (especially in crowds), social distance, wash your hands frequently and please stay home if you are feeling sick.
CDC is looking at updated vaccine guidance, we hope new information will be released next week.
The wildfire season is upon us and the Spring winds this time of year do not help! We have some information on ways to protect your home.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE:
Sunday, April 16th – “The 1712 Albuquerque-Bernalillo Presidio Soldiers and the Manila Galleons” speaker series presented by: Linda Tigges at the Historic Old San Ysidro Church at 2pm. This event is FREE to the public.
Tuesday, April 18th – Last day to file your taxes!
Saturday, April 22nd – “ARCA’s Annual Geranium Celebration” at 181 East La Entrada Lane from 9-11am. Please RSVP no later than 4/14 to MCody [at] ARCASpirit.org () if you plan to attend.
Saturday, April 22nd – “John Jogensen Bluegrass Band” at the Old San Ysidro Church at 7:30pm. This concert is SOLD OUT but there may be last-minute tickets available at the door. Please arrive by 6:30pm to be put on the waiting list. We will sell as many tickets as there are seats available.
Saturday April 22nd - Corrales Police Department is partnering with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration for the 2023 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Citizens are encouraged to drop off unwanted prescription medications for safe disposal at the Corrales Police Department at 4324 Corrales Road from 10am – 2pm. For more information concerning National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, please visit: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/index.html
Tuesday, April 25th – Regular Village Council Meeting @ 6:30pm.
Registration for all Summer activities at Parks & Recreation, including swimming lessons will open May 1st @ 8:00am. Please visit for more information.
The “Corrales Art Studio Tour” will be May 6th and 7th this year and there will be 93 artists that will showcase their artwork throughout the Village. It is a fun weekend activity and the perfect opportunity to connect with Corrales artists. For more information please visit: https://corralessocietyofartists.org/studio-tour/
It is Business Registration & Licensing season in the administration office. If you have a commercial business, home occupation business, short-term rental, FOOD TRUCK or are doing any business of any kind, you must obtain a business license with the Village of Corrales. Please contact Deputy Clerk, Skye Devivi at: sdevivi [at] corrales-nm.org () or by phone at: 505-897-0502 ext. 213 and she will help you through the process.
If you know someone who would like to receive the weekly mayor’s message electronically, please email the Village Clerk, Melanie Romero at mromero [at] corrales-nm.org or by phone at: 505-897-0502 ext. 208.
Get out and enjoy the nice weather in our beautiful community!
Jim Fahey
Corrales Mayor
