This past Tuesday night, the Village Council approved a purchase agreement for the front 3 acres of the Gonzales property adjacent to the Wells Fargo Bank. Several people have been key in getting this agreement in place, including former Mayor Jo Anne Roake, Allen Gonzales, Village Administrator Ron Curry, and more local residents than we can name here. Many ideas have been floated as to how the land could be utilized best for the community. Those discussions will continue, and I would suggest Corraleños pass on their thoughts and ideas to their respective councilor. If you are unsure who your council member is, you can check the voting districts map on the Village website at this link.
It appears the heat may be abating, and the rains may be coming. One can hope. Many government entities are working to come up with both short term and long term plans to address our water woes so that irrigation can continue into the future. However, the way water is distributed and used may have to change. Stay tuned. We are still in a drought and have a potential issue with fire in the village. Be alert and be safe.
Covid is still with us and is trying to surge. See the graphic at the bottom of the message for tips on preventing Covid.
- Get vaccinated and boosted
- Get tested if you have symptoms
- Get early treatment
- Wear a mask
- Wash your hands
- Social distance
- Avoid large gatherings
Follow the state recommendations here: https://cv.nmhealth.org/
The Corrales Police Department is sponsoring Cops and Crayons school supply and backpack drive now through August 7th. The drive is in need of backpacks especially. Donations can be dropped off at the Corrales Police Department. If you have any questions, please contact Detective Sergeant Julie Rogers at jrogers [at] corrals-nm.org.
The Corrales Police had a meeting with Albuquerque Police Department, Albuquerque Public Schools Police and other Metro area law enforcement agencies this week to discuss and plan for active shooter/school emergency response protocols. The safety of our children is a high priority for our officers.
You’ll soon be seeing an increase for your solid-waste service. Road Runner Waste has announced a cost increase will become effective August 1, 2022, due to increased costs, including increased landfill fees and fuel costs. If you have any questions, you can reach out to their local customer service team at 505-867-9000.
Staff from Corrales-based business Ideum were part of the opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum in New York City this week. Ideum designed and fabricated the Dynamic Interactive physical model of Ebbets Field, which is one of the cornerstone exhibits of the museum. This is just one of the exhibits Ideum has helped create for museums and other centers of learning across the U.S. (including a digital map explorer at Colonial Williamsburg and interactive exhibits at the Roswell UFO Museum). You can read more about their exhibits on their website: https://www.ideum.com/news.
Mark your calendar for Corrales MainStreet’s premier annual fundraiser event – Starry Night presents “Balloon Glow Under a Starry Night” August 20 at 5:30 pm. Abrazo Homes, Trees of Corrales, Road Runner Waste Services, Stewart Title of Albuquerque, RBC Financial Services and Facility Build are all proud sponsors of this event. A Special thank you to presenting sponsor PNM/AVANGRID and Platinum sponsor NM Gas Company as well as all other sponsors and volunteers. Tickets can be purchased at www.visitcorrales.com.
Community Feedback Alert!! Hanselmann’s Pottery is graciously posting the drawings for the “Village Complex Improvement Project.” These drawings showcase the updates to the administration complex at 4324 Corrales Road, which will include new signs and parking areas. Please go look and give suggestions and likes from July 29th through August 7th.
The Corrales Public Works Staff visited the Corrales Library Story Time this week and brought along some of their fun equipment for the children to check out. Children’s Librarian Brynn Cole read Construction by Sally Sutton, Super Truck by Stephen Savage, and Mighty Mighty Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker before the kids had a chance to check out the real life construction vehicles.
Jim Fahey
Corrales Mayor
Public Works employee Julian Trujillo shows a girl how to toot the horn on the back hoe during the library's story time this week.
Public Works employee Danny Lovato shows helps a young boy into the truck during the library's story time this week.
Follow a layered approach to preventing Covid 19.