October is a beautiful month. But this October has been unseasonably hot, dry and sometimes windy. Please be cautious and practice fire safety.
Corrales has an arsonist in the Bosque. Numerous fires have been started in the last week. The Corrales Fire Department has successfully responded to each one, helped by neighboring first responder organizations. The Corrales Police Department is out in force, searching for those responsible, again reinforced by officers from Sandoval and Bernalillo Counties. The volunteer Corrales Bosque Patrol is doing extra duty. Do not put yourself in danger but do be alert. Carry your phone and dial 911 right away if you see something suspicious. Give your location as specifically as possible. Thanks to all striving to keep our community safe.
Hats off to a local hero. Corrales resident and Red Cross volunteer Linda Crowden is in Baton Rouge distributing food and supplies for those devastated by recent hurricanes. Linda said she “really wanted to be out in the field [] and has the “background and [] experience to do my best for us.” Thank you to Linda for her efforts.
Linda Crowder inspired me to start a Corrales Local Hero Program. Let’s recognize those among us who do their best to help others, here in town, in New Mexico, the nation and even the world. Please nominate your Local Hero and we’ll recognize that person at our Village Council Meetings. Contact Aaron Gjullin at agjullin [at] corrales-nm.org.
Community groups are working hard to bring some fun into our lives. Buy art at the annual juried show at https://www.corralesoldchurchshow.com. Decorate pumpkins and vote for Pet Mayor and more at https://www.corralesharvestfestival.com. Listen to a local author, write poetry or borrow a book or DVD at corraleslibrary.org. Visit a local pumpkin patch, walk our trails or watch for a hot air balloon. Support our local businesses by participating in Main Street’s Starry Daze Business Booster Bingo. Details at visitcorrales.com.
COVID-19 is out of control in our state, with 672 cases reported yesterday. The Governor calls it a “raging wildfire” and it threatens to overwhelm our medical resources. Unless it is work, self-care or necessary errands, STAY HOME. If you must go out, practice MAD 1) wear a mask 2) Avoid groups of more than 5 and 3) Distance from each other. Plus, just 15-20 seconds of hand washing and sanitizing eliminates a virus that can otherwise live on skin for 9 hours. Corrales now stands at 41 cases, still good considering how many cases there are in Sandoval and Bernalillo Counties. But know this. If you go out to a restaurant or bar or attend a rally or gathering WITHOUT TAKING COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS, you may bring disease and even death right back to our doorstep. Your every action is vital to the health of Corrales. We must work together 100% to crush COVID.
VOTING! Early voting begins here in Corrales tomorrow at the Community Center and continues until October 31. You can still get an absentee ballot or register to vote in person. Lots of options. Just vote…
A reminder. Please do not remove or deface political signs. If your kids are in on the TikTok contest, stop them. Thanks.
Corrales Growers’ Market is Sunday from 9-12. Chile is roasting and pumpkins are in the fields. The leaves are changing color (quickly). Why not take some time to take them in? Whatever you do, please enjoy yourselves (safely), Corrales-style.
Jo Anne Roake
Mayor of Corrales