If you're looking to buy a home in the Albuquerque area that combines the feel of the country with the conveniences of the big city, take a look at what the Village of Corrales has to offer.

Located along the Rio Grande river, nature lovers appreciate the beauty of the area, enhanced by the Rio Grande Bosque, a greenbelt to the east of the village, where many native plants and animals reside. This village of some 8,300 residents has something to offer everyone.

This fertile area has been supporting populations of people since around 500 A.D., when the ancestors of the present-day Indian Pueblos made their living off the land. Even though the population of the area has grown over the past few decades, residents do their best to retain the rural feel of the area.

You don't have to go far to find great places to shop and eat in Corrales. You'll find fine shops and galleries selling locally made products, such as