Today's photo comes to us courtesy of Corrales resident Janet Blair, who said "A friend and I were hiking north of Dixon Road in the Bosque Preserve when this critter casually sauntered across the trail, about 50 feet away. Clearly, the Corrales coyote population is quite at home with us humans." This is a good time to remind everyone of the Village's Coyote Management Plan, which can be found on the Village Website by searching for "Coyote Plan" or at this lin.
It is really HOT! Remember to drink plenty of water, don't stay in the sun too long (if avoidable), and stay inside during the hottest part of the day. We may see some relief next week, but don't be too optimistic. Prepare for the worst. The state has issued a state-wide heat advisory:
SANTA FE -- With many New Mexico counties this week experiencing at-or-near record high temperatures, the Department of Health (DOH) again reminds anyone living or visiting New Mexico of the dangers and symptoms of heat-related illnesses.
Statewide, there have been 94 heat-related visits to hospital emergency rooms statewide from July 1 to 18.
Temperatures are forecasted to approach or exceed 100 degrees in most communities. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for a large portion of the state to include the Albuquerque metro area, Farmington and northwest New Mexico, Doña Ana, and Otero counties, and the entire eastern third of the state from Union County all the way south or Lea County. These high temperatures are expected to last in most areas through at least this Friday.
These are exactly the weather conditions where heat-related illnesses are possible, and can get serious, even deadly, very quickly if not recognized. Here is what to look for:
Heat cramps are muscle pain or spasms accompanied by heavy sweating, especially during intense exercise. What to do: Stop any physical activity and get to a cool place. Drink water or a sports drink and wait for the cramps to go away before starting activity again. Get medical help right away if the cramps last longer than an hour, if you are on a low-sodium diet, or if you have heart problems.
Heat exhaustion appears with heavy sweating, cold, clammy skin, a fast, weak pulse, nausea or vomiting, muscle cramps, tiredness or weakness, dizziness, headache, and fainting. What to do: move to a cool place, loosen clothing, cool down with damp cloths, or take a cool bath and sip water. If you are throwing up, if symptoms last longer than an hour or worsen, get medical help right away.
Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness and happens when the body loses its ability to sweat. Body temperatures will climb (103 degrees or higher), skin will be hot, red and dry or damp. Pulse will be fast and strong and can be accompanied by a headache, nausea, dizziness, confusion and passing out. It is important to recognize head stroke in others, as they may not realize the danger that they are in because of confusion. What to do: heat stroke is a medical emergency, so call 911 right away. Try to lower the person's body temperature with cool, wet cloths, or a cool bath. Do not give them anything to drink.
Consider checking on neighbors - especially those elderly - as they can be especially prone to heat-related illnesses. The DOH urges New Mexicans to never leave children, pets, or anyone in a parked car, even for a few minutes. Not only is it law in many cases, but the health risks rapidly become highly dangerous.
Visit https://nmtracking.doh.nm.gov/health/climate/HeatIllness.html online for more details about heat-related illness.
The Sandoval County Master Gardeners started planting the new Storybook Garden next to the library yesterday. They had help from lots of children to plant lettuce, chard, carrots, broccoli, snow peas, and kale. The Storybook Garden is replacing the Children’s Garden, and will be a place for kids to learn more about plants and different types of healthy foods. The seeds planted this week will be ready to harvest this fall. Still to come in the garden next spring will be fruit trees and grapes. The Village would like to give a big thank you to the Master Gardeners for their work on the project, and for the work they do maintaining the gardens at the administration complex as well.
The Sandoval County Historical Society is looking for names, photos, pictures, military branch and info on Veterans that served during the Civil, WW1, WW2, Korean, and Vietnam eras that may have been left out of the initial tribute that was dedicated on May 28, 2016. In order to qualify, the veteran must have enlisted from Sandoval County, resided in Sandoval County, or relocated to Sandoval County. For more information, please contact Al Valdez at 505-550-1833.
The swimming pool at the Rec Center will be closing August 7th, 2022. They've had a pretty great year, despite the scarcity of lifeguards available and some closures due to lightening. Get out and visit the pool before school starts and they close for the season.
The grower's market is open Wednesday and Sunday from 9 AM until 12 noon. Please support our local farmers.
The Corrales Public Works Department finished up road maintenance on Loma Larga from Carey Road to Todo Los Santos this week. They applied a fog seal and new striping to the road. Thank you to Director Michael Chavez and his crew for maintaining our roads, along with all the other jobs they do for the Village.
Jim Fahey
Corrales Mayor
Loma Larga (from Carey Rd to Todos Los Santos) fog seal and striping project was completed this week