| Corrales, NM | Population: 7334 |
| First settled more than 300 years ago! | Elevation: 4800 |
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| Picturesque Corrales is full of Old-World charm! |
| Located on the west bank of the Rio Grande, just north of Albuquerque is the village of Corrales, known for its centuries-old cottonwoods, artists, agriculture, picturesque adobe homes, and horses galore. Corrales residents love the quiet, peaceful atmosphere, with a single main road through town, with various "horse crossing" signs, and one sign warning:"Drive slow, see or village:drive fast, see our judge." |
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 | Corrales has its share of businesses, Corrales mayor Gary Kanin once characterized Corrales as a "town of home occupations" In fact, of 500 business licenses in Corrales, 80% are for home businesses. A majority of the rest are quaint and charming restaurants and small shops, and occasional fresh produce stands and markets, orchards, and nurseries hark back to the village's more agricultural past. Corrales has a number of new developments of note, including the town's first swimming pool, part of the initial development of a 14 acre property which is being developed by the Parks and Recreation Department into a community park containing a livestock arena, soccer fields, and a community center. A museum of Spanish culture is housed in a home that dates back to the 1600's. |
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| Despite the population growth fueled by Corrales' charm, the village has remained determinedly rural in many ways. The village council enacted "Right to Farm" legislation to insure that suburban-minded newcomers could not object to agricultural sounds and smells. There are still horse businesses, orchards, nurseries, and hayfields. Residents love the "Farmer's Market" held weekly, and one of my favorite, old-time mainstays is the ever popular Wagner's farm market. |  |
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