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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

The Corrales Historical Society will kick off its 2026 Speaker Series with a two-hour interactive dance event featuring traditional New Mexican Hispanic ballroom dances. “Bailes de Salón” will take place Jan. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Historic Old San Ysidro Church, 966 Old Church Road. The free event is open to the […]