It’s Friday the 13th. More than 60 million people worldwide have a phobia of Friday the 13th to varying degrees. The fear of Friday the 13th is officially called friggatriskaidekaphobia. You can read more about why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky here: https://www.almanac.com/why-friday-13th-unlucky-origin-friday-13th.
While not all of us may have a fear of Friday the 13th, the fear of fire is very real for us, as they seem to be burning everywhere here in New Mexico right now. We must stay vigilant and careful with our outdoor spaces, both public and private. The air is dry, the ground is dry, and most of our plants and trees are stressed. Keep the space around your home as clean as you can. Village clean-up day is scheduled for June 11, 2022, so you’ll be able to bring your green waste to the public works department for disposal. Don’t burn leaves, trash, or grass, as burning is still banned in the county. The winds are forecast to be here for a few more days https://weather.com/weather/monthly/l/8c00ac701cc2c62fc2af3e9f57530f516ee41412391c49117de3c44baa1038d6
The on-going fires around the state are a good reminder to learn about the Ready, Set, Go! Program, and you can download the guide. The Ready phase should be implemented now, before a major event is threatening our area: make plans for an evacuation, identify needed items such as important papers, jewelry, computers, check book, ATM cards, credit cards, trust agreements, etc. that can be gathered and packed in an hour. Think of the things that can’t be replaced. The Set phase is when an emergency such as a fire is occurring, and evacuation could be called at any time. The Go phase is when it is time to evacuate. Remember, there are no set evacuation routes designated for the village. Evacuation routes are determined at the time of an emergency based on the specifics of the situation. Register for Code Red to be alerted by phone, text, or email in the event of an emergency. You can find more information on how to prepare for a fire emergency on the Village website.
Water is a precious resource, and we all need to make sure we are utilizing it effectively. You can find some great tips for watering plants here: https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/top-watering-myths/7688.html. We will have more information regarding water for irrigation in the coming weeks from the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District.
The warmer weather means more people are out walking throughout the Village with their pets. Please remember we do have a leash law. Our Village ordinances state: “small pets such as dogs may be walked in the parks and recreation facilities, but they must be leashed at all times and the owner is responsible for any necessary clean up.” There are doggie waste stations in many popular locations around the Village, so please make sure to take advantage of those while walking pets.
There may have been an uptick in coyote activity in the Village because of the drought, lack of water, and perhaps, less prey. The village has a Coyote Management Plan on the website that gives some helpful hints if you cross paths with a coyote. Animal Services is proactive with coyote management as well. They recently destroyed a coyote den here in the village to encourage the critters to move to another area.
Early voting for the June primary is going on now at the office of the County Clerk: Sandoval County Administrative Building D 1500 Idalia Rd., Bernalillo, NM 87004. You can vote at that location weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm. You can vote in Corrales beginning Saturday, May 21st through June 4th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday – Saturday at the Corrales Community Center. All Polling Locations are closed in Observance of Memorial Day Monday, May 30, 2022. You can request an absentee ballot for the primary election by following this link to the Secretary of State’s office: https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx. If you have questions about your voter registration, such as what district you are in, you can go to the voter information portal online at https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx. Voting is the duty of every citizen in order to maintain the democracy we cherish.
At Tuesday night's regular Council meeting, the Village Council voted to create a new Performing Arts Committee to investigate the possibilities of building a multi-use facility for events such as concerts and plays, that could also house a commercial kitchen, classrooms, and possibly space for artists. You can see the early conceptual design at the Village Hall lobby. This is not a definite plan, just an idea of what is possible. Drop by to see what may be in store for future Corraleños.
On a lighter side, lots of fun events are happening in the Village in the coming weeks:
You can come see some of the items that will be going into the Village time capsule, along with other wonderful treasures at Heritage on Display, 10 am to 4 pm on May 14th at the Historic Old San Ysidro Church. Admission is free https://visitcorrales.com/calendar/heritage-on-display-corrales-historical-society-archives-opens-its-treasure-chest-of-corrales-history-and-heritage
Ex Novo Brewing Company will be hosting LagerHosen, a lager-exclusive beer festival, on May 14th from 12 – 7:30 pm that will feature 25 breweries from across the nation. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Fiesta San Ysidro is May 14th and 15th at the San Ysidro Catholic Church, 5015 Corrales Road. Admission is free. Saturday, May 14th at 6 pm – Knights of Columbus will sponsor Bingo for the whole family, and Sunday, May 15th from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fiesta Events will include Outdoor Mass at the Historic San Ysidro Church on Old Church Road, great Fiesta food, music, a Sweets-walk and arts/crafts vendors. There is also an online silent auction: sanysidroparish.org
May 17th & 18th , Corrales Arts Center will host the Central NM Church Tour, a driving adventure to visit 23 Central NM Churches, tickets are $85 per participant and do not include meals and lodging https://www.corralesartscenter.org/
Coffee with a Cop is back! Come get to know your local officers May 19th from 9 am to 11 am at Ex Novo Brewery, 4895 Corrales Road
Check out the Treasures Sale Fundraiser by The Corrales Historical Society on May 21st. Proceeds will help preserve the Historic Old San Ysidro Church. Your clutter could be someone else’s treasure. Drop off for donations will be May 19th and 20th from 10 am to 4 pm.
C.H.A.M.P. will host its membership meeting May 21st from 5 - 7 pm at Top Form Arena. Fire Chief Anthony Martinez will speak about emergency evaluation preparedness. You must be a C.H.A.M.P. member to attend. Memberships can be purchased at the event or online: https://www.champ-nm.com/
Corrales Library Author Series for May is “Cloak & Dagger – Sisters in Crime” on May 31st. Visit the website for more information.
The Friends of Corrales Library Spring Book Sale will be June 4 and 5 from 9 am to 4 pm each day in La Entrada Park (next to the Library) Thousands of adults' and kids' books, CDs, DVDs and other items will be available for $1 to $2 each. On Sunday, the famous $5 "bag sale" will take place from 2 pm to 4 pm. Bring your own shopping bag or purchase one from the volunteers, and fill the bag for just $5. All proceeds from the sale go to support the Library's programs, subscriptions, DVD purchases and other needs. Cash (small bills appreciated) or card accepted.
The Corrales Garden Tour 2022 will be June 5th, 2022 from 9 am to 4 pm. You’ll be able to visit six different gardens throughout the Village. You can get tickets and more information at: corrales-gardentour.com/
Jim Fahey
Corrales Mayor
