Today is World Bicycle Day, as declared by the United Nations in 2018. According to the UN Resolution, today is the day to recognize “the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries, and that it is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean, and environmentally fit sustainable means of transport.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Bicycle_Day
This weekend is the 11th annual Corrales Garden Tour. It all started because some people in the village wondered why we didn’t have a garden tour. Then, during the organization of the group, it became apparent they would benefit being a non-profit, so they associated with Corrales MainStreet to use their non-profit status. Money generated by the tour is placed in a fund that was to be used for beautifying what was to be a pedestrian access route along Corrales Road. However, the New Mexico Department of Transportation has continued to make it difficult to proceed. https://corrales-gardentour.com/
Remember the library book sale is also this weekend, both Saturday and Sunday, 6/4 and 6/5/2022, 9 AM until 4PM. The last two hours on Sunday is the $5 bag of books sale from 2-4 PM, that is, as many books you can get in a bag for $5. \
First Sunday is this Sunday. It is a Corrales MainStreet marketing program to advertise the businesses in the village. There will be artists and vendors in locations throughout the village – just follow the signs. Shop and eat local. Don’t overlook the Growers’ Market on Sunday. https://visitcorrales.com/calendar/first-sunday-corrales-arts-in-the-village-lmzsf-5tdp6-ce9c7-t9n8g-fc9nm
The Village Council will be holding a special meeting June 8th at 6 PM. Traditionally, Council only meets once a month during the summer months, but we have some issues that need to be dealt with expeditiously and can't wait for the regularly scheduled meeting June 21st. The biggest issue we will be discussing is water for irrigation. Jason Casuga, CEO and Chief Engineer for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) will be giving a presentation on the status of water for irrigation and the Corrales siphon repairs. The meeting will be both in-person in the council chambers, or can be viewed via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83321181503?pwd=bzB4Z2dQRmFEamk5blB4VVdURklDQT09
The Village Clean Up day is June 11 from 8 AM to 12 PM. Bring your materials to 500 Jones Road. No hazardous materials, TV, monitors, refrigerators, freezers, tires, construction materials, or commercial waste will be accepted.
Please express your appreciation to our firefighters who are carefully monitoring our Bosque, watching for any fires, in addition to their other responsibilities. Thanks should also go to our incredible police force who keep us safe. Not enough is said about these two groups of professionals who continue to manage their obligations and take on others while being understaffed.
Interesting things to know about June:
June 5 is World Environment Day, a day meant to raise environmental awareness across the globe. https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/
June 14 is Flag Day. Be sure to raise the flag! https://www.history.com/news/what-is-flag-day
June 19 is Juneteenth, the day in 1865 that Union General Gordon Granger read the Emancipation Proclamation aloud in Galveston, Texas, liberating enslaved people in the state, which had been beyond control of the Union Army. https://www.juneteenth.com/
June 19 is also Father’s Day this year. https://www.almanac.com/content/when-fathers-day
June 21 is the summer solstice which heralds the start of summer and has the most hours of daylight. https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/june-solstice.html
June 21 is also National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/celebrate-canada/indigenous-peoples-day.html
June 24 brings Midsummer Day, traditionally the mid-point of the growing season. https://www.farmersalmanac.com/midsummer
Everyone should get out and about this weekend in Corrales, don’t forget your sunscreen, and stay safe and healthy.
Jim Fahey
Corrales Mayor
Coffee with a Cop day at Ex Novo, May 19th, 2022
Fire Chief Anthony Martinez gives a talk to CHAMP members about emergency preparedness, May 21st, 2022
Fire Commander Tanya Lattin read to the children at the library's story time on June 1st, 2022
Police Chief Victor Mangiacapra and Lt. Wiley at the recent DARE graduation at Corrales Elementary School. This was Lt. Wiley's 20th DARE graduation.