Which will come first: the end of the world or completion of Corrales’ sewer project?

Both are predicted for 2012, but a certain skepticism may be warranted. It might be argued that for the Mayan civilization, whose ancient calendar is said to run out this year, the world pretty much ended centuries ago.

A site development plan for the old Corrales Chevron station, now re-named the Fueling Corrales Phillips 66 station, will be presented to the Corrales Planning and Zoning Commission January 18.

The station’s new manager, Micah Garcia, has modifications in mind, including more user-friendly driveway restrictions to replace the unpopular bollards installed all along the frontage by the highway department last year.

Will the venerable cottonwood tree beside the Old Church that’s depicted on the Village of Corrales’ official seal be cut down? 

A decision to remove the designated Landmark Tree near the Old Church may be made at the January 10 Village Council meeting. Councillors delayed a decision on whether to cut it down as recommended by the Corrales Historical Society at their December 13 session, opting to hear directly from a master arborist who has examined the tree.

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Probably no Corrales resident has more earnestly taken Intel up on its invitation to learn about the microchip maker on the mesa than Roberta King.

If the Village Council adopts regulations proposed by the Planning and Zoning Commission early next year, rules will change for a property owner or developer who wants to demolish a building in Corrales’ commercial area.

Following a work-study session December 7, the P&Z commission voted unanimously to recommend new regulations for demolition permit applications. The council is expected to discuss the recommendations at its December 13 meeting.