Beautiful snow storm on Thursday. With wintry conditions, read on for ways to stay safe in the cold: https://www.weather.gov/media/aly/PSAs/ExtremeCold.pdf. Plus, some good ideas for winter weather driving: https://dailyupdate.transportation.org/Pages/StateDotNewsDetail.aspx?MessageId=84119. Be sure to check the Village website, during inclement weather for updates on road conditions in the Village and closures of Village departments.
Today, February 4th, is National Wear Red Day. Sponsored by the American Heart Association, wear red today to raise awareness about heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. See: https://www.goredforwomen.org.
February is Black History Month and there’s so much to learn and celebrate. This year’s theme is Black Health and Wellness. For more information: https://www.npr.org/2022/02/01/1075623826/why-is-february-black-history-month.
February also ushers in the Year of the Tiger. So, why not hope tiger traits bring us a bold, adventurous and open 2022? More detail at: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/lunar-new-year-2022-year-of-the-tiger-explained/.
The New Mexico Municipal League is devoted to the interests of cities, towns and villages across the state. NMML closely monitors state legislative efforts and advocates to protect municipalities. Check out the weekly Legislative Bulletin that NMML distributes to municipal officials during the Legislative sessions. https://nmml.org/legislative-news/legislative-bulletins/.
Early Voting continues through Friday, February 25th at the office of the Village Clerk, 4324 Corrales Road, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday, February 26th, 2022 from 10 am to 6 pm.
It’s First Sunday in Corrales again! This monthly event is brought to you by Corrales MainStreet in partnership with the "First Sunday" committee made up of local artists, existing gallery and retail owners. If you want to be part of the group, contact Angela at visitcorrales [at] gmail.com. But all of us can just head into the Village this Sunday to support our local arts and business community.
The League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico's candidate forums are scheduled for February 7th and February 10th from 6 to 9 pm through Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82160588619?pwd=czI2L2RyZDAzdDJaakJVajYzSlJhZz09. The Zoom link is the same for both evenings. The February 7th forum will begin at 6 pm with the Mayoral candidates. The Council candidates should start at about 7:15 pm. On February 10th, the forum will begin at 6 pm with the Council candidates and the Mayoral candidates should start around 7:40 pm. If you have a question you would like the moderator to ask one of the candidates, you may submit it to the League of Women Voters of Central NM here: lwvcnmforum.questions [at] gmail.com. Although not sponsored by the Village, these forums are non-partisan and give you, the voter, a chance to see and hear the candidates respond to questions.
The Village Council Meeting is next Tuesday, February 8th, at 6:30 pm via Zoom. The Agenda, meeting link, and public packet will be available on the website.
This weekend is expected to be cold and clear. Bundle up and venture outdoors. Take a bye weekend and rest up for the Super Bowl on the 13th. On Sunday, go down to the Village for First Sunday in Corrales and visit the Corrales Growers Market from 11 am - 1 pm. Whatever you choose to do, keep on staying safe and have some fun, Corrales-style.
Jo Anne Roake
Mayor of Corrales
