The day of reckoning for problem parkers in Corrales has been pushed back once again. Village councilors were unable Tuesday to craft changes to the ordinance that would meet their objective: keeping commercial customers’ vehicles from parking in residential areas. They will take up the matter again at their June 9 meeting. The council has […]
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Corrales principal who was on leave resigns from APS
The principal at Corrales K-8 School will not be returning. Alvaro Ramazzini, who had been placed on administrative leave, resigned March 19 from Albuquerque Public Schools, according to a letter sent to district families. APS still hasn’t given a reason for Ramazzini’s leave or resignation. “We appreciate the contributions he made to the Corrales K-8 […]
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Corrales fire officials warn of early fire season risk as heat dome settles over region
Corrales fire officials are urging residents to act now as an unusual heat dome pushes the village into fire conditions typically not seen until June — two months ahead of schedule. The Corrales Fire Department is asking residents to clear dead vegetation from their properties and build defensible space around their homes before conditions worsen. […]
Posted inCorrales, Food & Drink
Corrales Teas & Chocolates opens at new Albuquerque location after forced relocation
Corrales Teas & Chocolates has opened at its new North Valley location after being forced out of its longtime Corrales home by a planned building demolition. The shop, which operated in the village since 2020, is now open at 5939 4th St. NW in Albuquerque — the former site of an Annapurna’s restaurant — after […]
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A new lifeline for the Bosque: Corrales moves beyond ditches for fire suppression
The Village of Corrales is constructing a dedicated pressurized water main along the Interior Drain to bolster Bosque fire suppression capabilities, a project officials say addresses growing concerns about the reliability of traditional water sources used by firefighters. The “red line” project — named for its color-coding on village infrastructure maps — will run south […]
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State lawmakers to hold post-session town hall in Corrales Saturday
Residents will have a chance to hear directly from their state legislators when New Mexico Sen. Cindy Nava and Rep. Kathleen Cates host a post-session town hall Saturday afternoon in Corrales. The event is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. at Village Council Chambers, 4324 Corrales Road. A Zoom link is also available for remote […]
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Beyond the boys’ club: Female and LGBTQ welders rewrite the rules of metal art
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 […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Corrales, Corrales Comment
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 […]