Tomorrow, November 11th, is Veterans Day. Originally known as Armistice Day, this day is to honor our military veterans who have been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Veterans day should not be confused with Memorial Day, which honors those who died while in military service. We would like to thank all Corraleños who served our country. If you haven’t been in to see the display honoring these citizens in the lobby of our administration building, you have until December 4th to do so. Letters of thanks to active service members through “Operation Gratitude” will be accepted until December 8th – just drop off letters (not in an envelope) to the box in the lobby. If you need more information on the program, please email Deputy Clerk Skye DeVivi at sdevivi [at] corrales-nm.org. Village offices and the Corrales Library will be closed today in observance of the holiday.
Last Saturday’s fall clean-up day was a huge success (see photo below). 147 loads of trash were hauled away during the event. Public Works Director Michael Chavez sends a big shout-out of thanks to the Corralitos 4-H group, as well as to Corrales Fire Department and Planning and Zoning staff who helped out. If you missed this one, don’t worry: the Village hosts these events twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. We will be sure to announce when the next one is scheduled.
The holiday season is approaching fast. The kickoff event for holiday festivities will be the Christmas de los Caballos parade. This parade had been an annual event kicking off the food and toy drive for the Corrales Fire Department’s Giving Tree, until covid derailed it for a few years. This year is the first year post-covid, so make sure to turn out to see this all-equine parade on Sunday, November 19th at 1:00 pm. The parade runs along Corrales Road from Wagner Farms and ends at Top Form Arena, near the Rec Center. Donations of food and toys will be collected along the parade route.
Other holiday events to mark your calendar for include (more info coming soon!):
- Grower’s Market Holiday Market November 19 from 11 AM – 12 PM
- Small business Saturday, November 25– this is a New Mexico tax holiday. Various businesses in Corrales will be offering discounts and prizes.
- Holiday Tree Lighting event, November 25 at the administration complex
- The Giving Tree will go up in the lobby of the administration building by December 1
- Starlight Parade, December 2nd 5:30 pm along Corrales Road, followed by St. Nick and Bonfire at Topform Arena
- Winter Craft Show, December 1, 2 and 3 from 10 AM – 4 PM at the Old San Ysidro Church
CRIME AND SAFETY UPDATE
On 11/03 Officers responded to a roll-over crash on Tierra Encantada; Officers found a male driver out of Albuquerque who admitted to driving approximately 60MPH in a 25MPH zone and driving while intoxicated. Due to the injuries he sustained, the male was transported to the hospital and is now facing a slew of charges to include: Aggravated DWI, Reckless Driving and Damage to Property.
Sometime during the week of 10/30 - 11/04 a resident near the 3000 block of Corrales Road reported that approximately 11 of her hives Queen Bees were taken from their hives. The police are conducting a follow-up on potential suspects.
November 11th is Veterans Day; We thank all Veterans for their courage, bravery, and sacrifice in serving this Nation. THANK YOU!
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HEALTH AND SAFETY UPDATE
Covid is not going away anytime soon, and flu cases are on the rise. Make sure to get your covid booster along with your annual flu shot to stay healthy. Wash your hands often, practice social distancing when you can, wear a high-quality mask when around large groups of people indoors, and stay home if you feel sick. If you need assistance finding a covid booster, please call Deputy Fire Chief Tanya Lattin at 505-702-4182.
Did you know you can register to receive emergency notifications? The Village and Sandoval County use CodeRed, a system that allows you to register your phone numbers and email address to receive alerts for emergency situations, such as a fire or flood. Your information is kept private. To register, visit: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BFB7CC4C6C0A.
The West Bend Bank Stabilization Project will begin next week. The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) project will close Siphon Beach, so residents are asked to avoid the area during construction. The construction will take place on MRGCD property with the BOR in charge of the project. Siphon Road and the bosque adjacent to Siphon Beach parking area will be closed through December of 2023. You can view the BOR presentation on the project here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Td9lXwfzS0&t=379s.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SATURDAY: Second Saturday: New Mexico’s Spanish and Mexican Land Grants: An Enduring Legacy, 1 PM at Casa San Ysidro, 973 Old Church Road. This is a free event.
SATURDAY: The dynamic Danish-Latvian Carion Wind Quintet will perform classical and modern chamber music Saturday, November 11 at 7:30pm in the Old San Ysidro Church. Although this concert is sold out, there are usually last-minute tickets available due to no-shows. An in-person waiting list will be started at the "Will Call/Box Office" table at 6:30pm. At 7:20pm, as many tickets as there are chairs available will be sold. $30/ticket. Website: www.musicincorrales.org
TUESDAY: Join the Corrales Library staff at 5:30pm for a family science program “Pigments of Your Imagination,” presented by the Explora Science Center.
WEDNESDAY: Story time at the Corrales Library 10 AM
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The Corrales Library Book Club will next meet on Monday, November 27th from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. This month’s book is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. For more information, visit the library’s website.
Thank you to all Corraleños who turned out to vote, both during early voting and on election day this past Tuesday. All three bond questions passed: $1 million for Fire Department funding for fire station 3, $1 million for road and drainage improvements, and $2 million for farmland preservation easements and purchase of land to maintain open space. Just as a reminder, elections for our Mayor, Judge, Village Councilor and bond questions will now be held in November of odd numbered years.
Nearly 1,000 Corraleños have taken the Village survey – are you one of them? If not, you can pick up a paper copy of the survey from the Village administration lobby or the library. You can also take the survey online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGP3FR7. Every resident of the Village 16 and older can take the survey. The survey closes at 11:45 pm on November 27th. Don’t wait – take the survey today!
Do you want to receive the Mayor’s Message directly to your inbox every Friday? Email Village Clerk, Melanie Romero, at mromero [at] corrales-nm.org, or give her a call at 505-897-0502. She will add your email address to the distribution list. She is also available to answer questions about the Village survey, committee meetings and projects, or just general questions about the Village.
We are all neighbors here in the Village and we should look out for each other. Be safe, stay healthy, and look both ways when crossing the street. Don’t forget to obey the speed limit to protect other drivers, pedestrians, equestrians, and bicyclists.
Jim Fahey
Corrales Mayor
