Corrales Holiday Events Bring Community Cheer, Local Economic Boost
Mayor Jim Fahey’s December 5 message outlined a slate of holiday events and community notices that affect residents today and through January and February. The announcements matter because they combine economic opportunities for local artisans and vendors, fundraising for nonprofits, volunteer recruitment for local government, and public health guidance as respiratory illnesses rise.
Mayor Jim Fahey used a December 5 message to highlight a concentrated wave of seasonal activity in Corrales that is expected to both energize local commerce and test community health practices. Major events include a Starlight Parade and St. Nick’s Night at the Recreation Center today, December 6, with parade participants able to sign up at visitcorrales.com. The village also opened the 37th Annual Juried Winter Craft Show at the Historic Old San Ysidro Church on December 5 and the show runs through December 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Organizers say 37 New Mexico artists are on site and traditional New Mexican food is available. Entry and parking are free.
Several markets and fundraisers extend the economic impact into the new year. The Corrales Growers Market will host holiday and winter markets on December 7, December 21, January 4, and February 1, providing regular sales opportunities for local farmers and makers. Today at Sandia Bar a pay what you please Christmas tree sale will support the Corrales Farmers Co Op and Healing Harmonies New Mexico, directing community spending to local nonprofits. A Wreaths Across America observance at San Ysidro Cemetery is scheduled for December 13 and a Giving Tree at Village Hall is collecting donations for local families with specified donation and delivery timelines.
The mayor asked residents to consider public service by applying to village boards and commissions and to weigh in on local planning through the Salce Park design input process and the NMDOT Active Transportation Plan survey. Those civic channels shape capital priorities and long term spending on parks and transportation, influencing where local tax dollars and grants flow in coming years.
Fahey also included a health advisory noting that respiratory illnesses are rising. Residents are urged to vaccinate, mask in crowded indoor spaces, and use air filtration to limit spread. The message listed upcoming meetings and programs including library events and Bosque advisory meetings, signaling both social offerings and governance touch points for the season. Together these items outline near term opportunities and risks for Corrales households, local businesses, and nonprofit partners.
