Corrales Passes Historic Building Preservation Rule

From KOAT-TV.com -  CORRALES, N.M. -- Historical buildings in Corrales are now protected and can't be knocked down or demolished without the city's approval, officials said Sunday.  The ordinance just received the OK from city officials, but they said it caused some concern with village business owners.  Previously, anyone wanting to demolish a building just paid a fee and knocked down the structure, but Councilor Sayre Gerhart said she wants to preserve the historic character of the village and buildings with historical qualities.  The ordinance will not allow demolition of a building more than 50 years old without a review process.  "It doesn't mean that every building that is 50 years or older will be or should be saved, but it does provide a process," Gerhart said.  The ordinance stirred up concerns before the vote as business owners with buildings more than 300 years old said they're worried they wouldn't be able to make improvements. Read more

Corrales Passes Historic Building Preservation Rule