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The Village of Corrales is a small, treasured oasis located within a large, fast-growing metropolitan area. The village is bordered on the east by the Rio Grande and, across the river, by the Sandia Indian Reservation. To the south is the City of Albuquerque while to the west and north is the City of Rio Rancho. The greater metropolitan area numbers well over a half million people, but Corrales, about 7300 in population, aggressively strives to retain a rural lifestyle. Prehistoric sites indicate the Corrales Valley has been occupied as early as 500 A.D. when the ancestors of the present-day Indian Pueblos derived sustenance from the fertile valley. Subsequent populations, including Hispanic, European and American families, settled here to raise grapes, apples, and livestock. Today, Corrales is distinguished by its broad green pastures and orchards, its rich historic and artistic character, and of course the sounds and scents of roosters, cows, horses and sheep. To cross the borders into Corrales is to step into another time and place where the stresses of twenty-first century life give way to the grace and pace of another era.

The Village was incorporated September 17, 1971. However, the southern portion of the incorporated area was still located in Bernalillo County. As of January 1, 2005, all of the incorporated area is located in Sandoval County. There is still a part of the adjoining areas (Skyview Acres) that uses Corrales as their address, but they are not part of the incorporated area, nor are they part of Albuquerque or Sandoval County.

In 2000, employment in the Village was approximately 1,000. Nearly 30 percent of the employment is in the services sector. About 200 jobs, 20 percent, were in the retail sector. Corrales has a number of shops and fine restaurants that draw clients from throughout the metropolitan area.

Government
A mayor and six councilors are elected for four-year staggered terms. The Village recently approved increasing the number of Councilors to six and for the Village to create Municipal Districts. On August 19, 2008 a Special Election was held to elect two new councilors. County Precinct boundaries (for national, state and county elections) have stayed the same, new Municipal District boundaries have been created for Municipal Elections. Check the new Municipal District map to verify what district you will be voting in.

Utilities
Waste water: Individual on-site systems
Source of water: Private wells ground water

Latest News in Corrales

September 2010 Air Notes

As the sun rises each day, take a moment to soak in the sunshine. Yes, it is always advisable to wear sunglasses and sunscreen, especially here in the Rio Grande Valley where sunshine and sunburn are synonymous. However, moderate amounts of sun are good for you. Our southwest sun shines bright for our environment, economy, and future.

The New Mexico Solar Energy Association is preparing to share information about solar energy’s benefits as well as how to harness its power for home, business and industrial purposes. Their annual Solar Fiesta is on September 11-12 this year. Post this Air Notes to help advertise this worthwhile event.

Put on some shades and show up!

August 2010AirShed

It seems hotter this summer despite the brief respite provided by the monsoons.  This month's newsletter shed's some light on a low-tech device that can help cool your home or business.  Roof turbines have been around for a while, they operate unobtrusively to rid your structure's attic of hot humid air; thus aiding your efforts to keep cool and saving some money too. 
 
The Air Shed also showcases the new Gail Ryba & I-40 Trail that is opening later this month.  C'mon get on a bike and take a safe ride over the river!  Kudos to the partnering organizations that made this ARRA project happen.
 
Download or share the Air Shed to learn more!

... from the Environmental Health Department, Air Quality Division.

If you are interested in past editions, please visit their web site at www.cabq.gov/airquality It's always recommend going to the main site and then searching for 'Air Notes Posters' on their search engine.

QUICK FACTS & INFO

Corrales Map
This map was developed with assistance from the Village of Corrales Planning Department, Fire Department, Police Department and Public Works Department. Feature locations are approximate.

Private roads within the Village limits are shown with no gray shading.

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