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Corrales, NM, is truly a Green Scene!

08-11-08
Laura Warden
Laura Warden: Real Estate Agent in Albuquerque, NM
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Corrales, New Mexico, is really a "green scene" in so many ways!

This historic little village (around 7500 population) is located on the west bank of the Rio Grande, and has been an agricultural community from its founding in 1712! Known for its centuries-old cottonwoods, artists, agriculture, picturesque adobe homes, and horses galore, Corrales is small enough for residents to walk or bike around town, or better yet, ride horses right into the village center! 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."

With its plentiful irrigated land, Corrales fields are truly lush and green, but that's not the only way in which Corrales is "green."

  • Corrales growersAs I mentioned in an earlier post, Corrales boasts a wonderful local farm market, Wagner's Farm, where residents can purchase truly local and fresh-picked produce.
  • La Finca de Nuestras Madres, located at 78 Quirks Lane, in Corrales, is a small shop offering organic produce, honey, cider, jams, & pickles
  • The Corrales Growers Market is held every Sunday throughout the growing season, and provides another wonderful opportunity to purchase just-picked produce, often organic, from local growers. Local honey, jams, and baked goods are also available at the Growers Market, which is located at 4100 Corrales Road.
  • raspberriesIf you're from anywhere back east, you may miss the "U-Pick" orchards and berries that are so common there. But you don't have to! Right in Corrales is Heidi's Raspberry Farm, growing certified organic raspberries that are available at the Corrales Growers Market, and from July to Ocatober, are available "U-pick" at the farm at 600 Lindero del Drenaje (Andrew's Lane) in Corrales, NM. Wouldn't this be agreat experience for the kids or grandkids?
  • Want to plant your own organic garden, or maybe do some xeriscaping with native plants? Jericho Nursery has a branch in Corrales, at the Village Mercantile, to help you do just that. And, of course, if you find yourself in need of some all-natural, organic fertilizer (i.e. manure!), there are loads of Corrales horse properties whose owners would be please to provide all you want!
  • Corrales chiliHere's a double-whammy for anyone with a social conscience! ARCA, a non-profit organization that provides residential and vocational services to people with developmental disabilities, has a great venture in Corrales: ARCA Organics! ARCA Organics is is a greenhouse operation, located at 181 La Entrada in Corrales, that organically grows wheatgrass and supplies it to businesses in Albuquerque. And they employ individuals with developmental disabilities in the various steps of growing, preparing, packaging and distributing. And right next door is the La Paloma Greenhouses, La Paloma Greenhouses, which provide vocational experiences for adults with developmental disabilities. La Paloma grows more than 28,000 plants and flowers each year, including a world-class poinsettia crop. Wouldn't that be a great local resource come Christmas time?

 If you live in or near Corrales, you really owe it to yourself to check out some of the great, green opportunities this picturesque little village offers!
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It's Back! Rio Rancho Journal Ride to the Future III

06-06-08
Rio Rancho Real Estate | Tego Venturi
Rio Rancho Real Estate | Tego Venturi: Real Estate Agent in Rio Rancho, NM
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From: www.Rio-Rancho-Land.com

I have participated in this tour in years past and have enjoyed it immensely. If you have any interest whatsoever in the future and direction of Rio Rancho you should try to attend. This will be a good chance to see the vision of the new Mayor and city manager. Hope to see you there - Tego

Click here for the details... The Official Site of Rio Rancho, NM: "On Friday, June 20th the Rio Rancho Journal and City of Rio Rancho will be conducting a guided bus tour of the city. This event is free, but space is limited." Rio Rancho NM Real Estate

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Placitas Road on Hold, For Now...

06-01-08
Rio Rancho Real Estate | Tego Venturi
Rio Rancho Real Estate | Tego Venturi: Real Estate Agent in Rio Rancho, NM
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This road would be great for North Rio Rancho residents that need to travel to the East mountains. Also, it will be a way for people that live in the East mountains to travel to Rio Rancho and the Northern Albuquerque area (say... to come to an event at the Santa Ana star center). I Hope the County and the BLM get it figured out quickly.

Here is the story... ABQjournal West_News: Brakes Put on Placitas Road: "Sandoval County staff will postpone any plans for a new road to serve the Placitas area until, at the earliest, the Bureau of Land Management completes its land-use planning for the area, according to Sandoval County spokesman Gayland Bryant." Rio Rancho Real Estate

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Rio Rancho Mayor sets positive tone at State of the city address

05-25-08
Rio Rancho Real Estate | Tego Venturi
Rio Rancho Real Estate | Tego Venturi: Real Estate Agent in Rio Rancho, NM
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We are thrilled to see how the new mayor of Rio Rancho has really hit the ground running. Over the past few years there has been quite a bit of turmoil in the city management and it's nice to see Mayor Swisstack pushing to get things going again. I feel that in the past year the city has been in a lull but with the new administration in place things should really start picking up with the many projects that need to get done. It's going to be difficult for the city to put together cohesive master plans because of the antiquated planting. But so far I give the mayor kudos for setting positive tone and really trying to move the city forward. Tego

Here's a summary from the Observer article... The Observer Online: "Mayor Tom Swisstack gives credit to the people of Rio Rancho for its growth. “It’s really because of people like you,” Swisstack told the 400 or so gathered at the NAIOP ‘State of the City’ address on Monday, “that has made Rio Rancho the fastest growing city in New Mexico.” To say that Swisstack is determined to put Rio Rancho on the map would be an understatement. He is not happy with Rio Rancho being the third largest and fastest growing city in New Mexico with 10,000 residents. Swisstack’s goal, according to his address on Monday, is for Rio Rancho to be the second largest city in New Mexico and to be aggressive in establishing economic diversity within city limits, not being content to use services available in west Albuquerque."

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http://www.rio-rancho-land.com/

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Future College Campuses for Rio Rancho

05-14-08
Tracy Venturi - Albuquerque Real Estate
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Rio Rancho will soon have two higher educaion schools to call it own. Central New Mexico (CNM) Community College and the University of New Mexico (UNM) West will occupy sites near the new Rio Rancho City Centre. CNM has a 40 acre site and plans to be open for students in the spring of 2010. UNM already has 200 acres of Rio Rancho Real Estate and has started the design process amd is finalizing the funding. Visit the City of Rio Rancho site for more details... http://www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/index.asp?nid=898

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