Land clearing for Corrales acreage
Most Corrales clearing is about taking back land that's been overrun, while keeping the cottonwoods, ditches and open fields that make a property here worth having.
Where clearing starts on a Corrales property
A pasture gone to weeds and brush
Fields that haven't been grazed or irrigated in a few seasons fill in fast. We clear them back to open ground so you can reseed, irrigate or fence.
A tree row that's turned into a thicket
Old windbreaks along property lines are often mostly Russian olive, Siberian elm and salt cedar now. We take out the invasive growth and leave the trees you want.
A horse property being reset
Old pens, broken fencing and debris come out so you can lay out paddocks, an arena or a trailer turnaround.
The sandy west side
Higher lots climbing toward Rio Rancho are drier and sandier, with more open brush and fewer big trees. They clear faster but need a plan for blowing sand.
Clearing around trees the village wants to keep
Large cottonwoods are part of the character of Corrales, and many owners want every healthy one kept. We mark them during the walk-through and keep heavy equipment out from under them where we can, since compacted soil and torn roots hurt a tree you meant to save.
When an invasive tree is growing up against a cottonwood, we take it down in pieces instead of pushing it over. It's slower, but the tree you're keeping comes through intact.
The Village of Corrales has its own rules and permits. If you're planning a larger project, check with the village before we start.
Corrales ground, field by field
| Where on the property | What it's like | How we handle it |
|---|---|---|
| Near the bosque | Soft, moist river-bottom soil | Heavy machines on dry, firm days to avoid ruts |
| Freshly irrigated fields | Soft for a while after water runs | Work after the field dries, or between irrigations |
| Ditch edges and easements | Banks and access strips used by the ditch | Clear our side only; ditch work needs MRGCD permission |
| West, toward Rio Rancho | Sandier and drier | Limit how long ground sits bare |
Ask before anyone touches the ditch
Many lots here border an acequia or lateral run by the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. Work in a ditch, on its banks or within its easement typically needs MRGCD's permission. We clear up to that line and leave the ditch alone unless you have approval.
What a Corrales clearing quote covers
- Invasive trees cut and removed, with stumps ground or pulled if you choose
- Weeds and brush cleared from pastures and fence lines
- Old fencing, pens and junk piles hauled away
- Haul-off of everything we cut, unless you want wood or mulch left
- A New Mexico 811 locate before any stump pulling or digging
Land clearing questions in Corrales
Can you clear my pasture without tearing up the irrigation?
Yes. Show us where the water comes in, where the borders and turnouts are, and any buried pipe. We work around them and leave the field ready to irrigate.
Do I need the village's permission to clear my land?
It depends on the project. Routine clearing on your own property is different from new structures or large grading work. Check with the Village of Corrales, and we can help you work out what to ask.
Will the Russian olive come back after clearing?
Russian olive and Siberian elm resprout from stumps and roots. Grinding or pulling the stumps cuts down on that, and new sprouts are easiest to handle while they are small.
Set up a walk-through on your acreage
We walk the property with you, flag what stays and what goes, and follow up with a written quote.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (505) 578-0369.
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