That was the theme at the Jan. 20 Village Council meeting, when the board voted to direct staff to meet with Rio Rancho officials regarding city traffic cameras that are actually in Corrales. Councilor John Alsobrook II asked that the item be placed on the agenda, citing conversations with residents concerning a traffic monitoring camera […]
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MESD Early Childhood students get up close with NMDOT
Most kids love big trucks and students (and their miniature horse) at the Moriarty-Edgewood School District’s Early Childhood Center got up close and personal with one of the biggest last week when drivers from the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s District 5 patrol dropped in last week. NMDOT workers shared gift bags with students and […]
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Corrales Council to weigh rezoning, traffic cameras in first regular session of 2026
The Corrales Village Council will kick off its regular 2026 session this Tuesday with an agenda that touches on everything from administrative “housekeeping” to a potential jurisdictional dispute over traffic enforcement. A primary order of business is Resolution 26-01, which seeks to adopt new governing body rules of procedure. While often seen as a routine […]
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Corrales filmmakers examine UNM health program in documentary
A documentary made by two Corrales residents examining an innovative University of New Mexico program that addresses social factors affecting community health will air on NM PBS on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. “HEROS for Health” follows community-based organizers working to improve housing, nutrition, income, education and transportation for rural and underserved families across […]
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Corrales library to host award-winning local authors for Lifelong Learning series
The Corrales Community Library will highlight three prolific local voices this month as part of its Lifelong Learning Program’s Author Series. Jasmine Tritten, Jim Tritten and Wanda W. Jerome are scheduled to present their recent works at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. The event, sponsored by the Friends of the Corrales Library, offers a deep […]
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Light right: Why Corrales loves the dark
Editor’s note: This is the first article in a series submitted by Village of Corrales Code Enforcement Officer Dennis Edeal on lighting in the village. Understanding our village lighting rules (and why they’re actually pretty great) When was the last time you stood in your driveway on a clear night and looked up? Really looked […]
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The future with Fred
Fred Hashimoto’s mayoralty of Corrales is starting to take shape. Hashimoto, who was sworn in Jan. 2, told the Corrales Comment he has been preparing for the job by meeting with various local organizations and with councilors and others in village government. “I’ve spent the last two months meeting with a lot of people,” he […]
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Cartoon: Duke Rodriguez enters the race for Gov
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Garden Masters to host free composting workshop in Corrales
Local gardeners can learn the secrets of turning waste into “black gold” at a free workshop, “Gardening With the Masters: Composting,” on Saturday, Jan. 10. Kristi Vasquez, a Sandoval Extension Master Gardener and Bernalillo County Extension Master Composter, will lead the session. The presentation covers composting basics, including identifying beneficial organisms and troubleshooting common issues. […]
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Corrales lot coverage rules remain unchanged as council explores new options
Lot coverage rules for the Village of Corrales won’t be changing anytime soon. Village councilors, at their Jan. 6 meeting, said they will seek more information before deciding whether to amend the village’s lot coverage limits, which address how much space property owners can fill on their land. The meeting comes after the adoption last […]