Corrales Mayor Announces Road Closure, Council Farewell and Winter Notices

Mayor Jim Fahey used his December 12 Mayor's Message to flag a series of practical notices for residents as the community moves into winter and local government prepares for a change in leadership. The most immediate operational item is a prolonged closure of Siphon Road, which the mayor said will remain in place through April 2026. "Siphon Road Closed Through April, 2026." Residents and commuters who rely on that route are advised to anticipate altered travel patterns and to allow extra time for deliveries and appointments.

The December council meeting will be the town council's last gathering of the year and will also mark Mayor Fahey's final meeting. The agenda includes a presentation from the Corrales Historical Society, an update on Salce Park and a discussion on farmland conservation easements. Those topics reflect long running local priorities around heritage preservation, open space and agricultural land protection that have statewide and regional resonance.

Mayor Fahey included a public health reminder urging higher risk residents to receive influenza, COVID and RSV vaccinations, and noted recent statewide adult deaths since October 1 as a cautionary context for taking precautions. The advisory reinforces routine winter guidance and aligns local messaging with broader public health efforts to protect older adults and people with preexisting conditions.

Seasonal volunteer and charity items were highlighted for residents who want to contribute. The Friends of Corrales Library will host a jewelry fundraiser on February 7, 2026. The village Giving Tree program requires returned tags by December 19, 2025, and organizers asked people with questions to contact the Corrales Fire deputy chief. The message also pointed toward library programming, Planning and Zoning meetings and Farmland Preservation sessions scheduled in the coming weeks, and reminded the community of municipal holiday office closures.

The mayor closed his message with an appeal for neighborliness and seasonal goodwill, urging residents to look after one another as winter needs peak. For Sandoval County households the notice package combines immediate travel implications, timely public health guidance and opportunities to support local charities and civic planning during a transition in town leadership.