CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a heated discussion for some homeowners in Corrales over a possible rule that would change their properties. This comes as the village council considers an ordinance that would prioritize open rural land over developments.
Corrales village council heard from residents over a proposed change on Tuesday evening. The change would reduce how much room a home could take up on a person’s private property with the goal of preserving the rural landscape of Corrales.
Several people in favor of it say it’s necessary to keep large luxury homes away. “We are a place that prioritizes long-term public interest, open landscapes, agricultural conditions, dark skies, and modest building footprints,” said Carmen Martinez-Tittmann, Corrales resident.
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But not everyone supports the idea. “Every single ordinance you guys write is taking away my property rights. It’s called private property, you don’t own it,” said Bob Eichhorst, Corrales resident…