Corrales, NM

About Corrales

• • Musician Michael Martin Murphey, known for "Wildfire", resides in Corrales.
• • The unique Corrales Bosque Gallery showcases local artists and their diverse works.
• • Farming and ranching along the Rio Grande established Corrales' early importance.
• • Corrales boasts a vibrant fiber arts community, producing award-winning textiles.
• • The Rio Grande flood of 1941 significantly reshaped Corrales' landscape.
• • "Corrales" means corrals in Spanish, referencing livestock pens, established in 1710.
• • With over 8,000 residents, Corrales is smaller than nearby Rio Rancho.
• • At 5,023 feet, the elevation ensures stunning views of the Sandia Mountains.
• • Many residents commute to Albuquerque for work in diverse professional fields.
• • A peaceful, rural atmosphere pervades, evoking a sense of tranquility and escape.
• • The New Mexico United soccer team plays in nearby Albuquerque.
• • The University of New Mexico Lobos basketball team is a regional sports powerhouse.

Songs About Corrales