By Michael Hodock Karen Yank grew up in Wisconsin in “a conservative kind of community.” Her father was a sculptor, and she says he just really didn’t see gender when it came to art. It was evident to Yank that her father would just work with the best people, so gender didn’t matter. “I just […]
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Corrales wastewater bypass on the horizon
One can’t buy much with a million dollars these days, but for the Village of Corrales, that will make the lives of public works employees easier. U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury last month announced a federal appropriation of $1,092,000 to enhance Corrales’ wastewater treatment capabilities. She said at the time the money will help install wastewater […]
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Corrales council to vote on $1.6 million for fire and floods
Corrales village councilors Tuesday will decide on seeking state approval to raise $1.6 million for infrastructure improvements. Up for debate is a proposed resolution authorizing village staff to submit an application for financial assistance to the New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA). The action indicates the village’s intent to issue the last of $4 million in […]
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From one engine to two stations: The chief who transformed Corrales Fire Department
Corrales Fire Chief Anthony Martinez has been named the recipient of the VFW Public Servant Award in the firefighter category — recognition that his colleagues say is long overdue for a man who has spent 35 years quietly building one of the most improved fire departments in the state. According to village officials, Martinez joined […]
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Corrales night lights: How to keep your business shining and compliant
Editor’s note: This is the third article in a series submitted by Village of Corrales Code Enforcement Officer Dennis Edeal on lighting in the village. Handling Unique Lighting Scenarios (And Fixing What’s Already There) So far in this series, we’ve focused mainly on residential lighting—the kind most of us deal with every day. But what if you […]
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Albuquerque residents dominate Corrales DWI arrest logs
Corrales Mayor Fred Hashimoto recently told the community that a large proportion of DWI arrests in the village seemed to involve nonresident drivers. Hashimoto said Police Chief Victor Mangiacapra corroborated his understanding of the matter. An analysis of arrest logs by the Corrales Comment confirms the assumption. Comment staff found 10 DWI arrests between October […]
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Stansbury secures funding for vital water infrastructure upgrade in Corrales
The Village of Corrales will receive more than $1 million in federal funding to build a wastewater treatment system aimed at protecting local groundwater, Rep. Melanie Stansbury announced. Stansbury, D-N.M., secured $1,092,000 for the project as part of a package of Community Project appropriations that cleared Congress last month. The funding will pay for the […]
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Corrales Road to slow this weekend
Corraleños should give themselves extra time to traverse the village Saturday morning. Public Service Company of New Mexico crews will be working on a transformer at Corrales Road and Perea Road, reducing the roadway to a single lane. Drivers may need to wait for vehicles going in the opposite direction before they can proceed. The […]
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Corrales principal on leave, APS mum as investigation underway
The principal at Corrales K-8 School is on administrative leave, a district official told the Corrales Comment. Principal Alvaro Ramazzini remains on leave while an internal investigation proceeds, Albuquerque Public Schools Spokesperson Martin Salazar said. He declined to comment further, saying the issue is a personnel matter. Casey Reid-Kadlec, the principal of Inez Elementary School, […]
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MRGCD offers tips for irrigators as water deliveries approach
As the 2026 irrigation season approaches, the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) is sharing key information for irrigators. The district says five important factors will shape how the season begins and what irrigators can expect as the season progresses: Poor snowpack means light runoff Snowpack in the Rio Grande Basin remains below average; the […]