New Mexico State Police have identified fentanyl and methamphetamine as the culprits in a hazardous materials incident that killed three and sent about two dozen people to the hospital. NMSP Chief Matt Broom, speaking at a press conference, said authorities discovered two types of fentanyl at a Mountainair residence, along with the meth. He said […]
Rodd Cayton
Rodd Cayton is a senior reporter with nm.news covering local news and government as a local reporting fellow with NM Reports.
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
New Mexico honored for quantum leap
A broad public-private coalition has earned a national award for efforts to make New Mexico a major quantum technology industry hub. The Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) earlier this month presented its State and Local Economic Development Award to the State of New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories, and their partners. The honor recognizes a coordinated, two-year […]
Posted inTown of Bernalillo
Bernalillo Fire Rescue seeks to curb Baby Box mischief
The Town of Bernalillo Fire and Rescue Department is reminding the community that its Safe Haven Baby Box is an emergency resource and should not be treated like a curiosity. A recent post on the department’s Facebook page mentioned several incidents in which the door of the Baby Box was opened unnecessarily. “Please remember that […]
Posted inCorrales
Corrales reopens farmland preservation applications ahead of Thursday meeting
The Village of Corrales has reopened the application process for conservation easements. Those interested in receiving grants to keep their property for agricultural uses are encouraged to attend Thursday’s meeting of the Farmland Preservation and Agricultural Commission. Commission co-Chair Ysabela Trujillo told the Corrales Comment the meeting will include details on how the conservation easement […]
Posted in+Arts & Culture
A world of culture, right in Bernalillo
By Rodd Cayton – The Paper. “How many of you have been to Ireland?” Kate Padilla asked her audience Friday in Bernalillo. No hands went up, but Padilla and her group from Brightburn Academy brought a bit of the Emerald Isle to them. The group went through several numbers as part of Cultural Day at […]
Posted inCorrales
‘He loved serving the community:’ Corrales mourns Councilor Alsobrook II
By Rodd Cayton – Corrales Comment Corrales Village Councilor John Alsobrook II died Friday, village staff have announced. Village Administrator Melanie Romero released the following statement from his family: “He loved serving the community of Corrales and always tried to take a balanced and reasoned approach to issues before the Village Council. He didn’t mind […]
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Corrales council clears money from fire and flood control projects, starts budget process
The fiscal 2027 Village of Corrales budget is moving toward approval, after councilors cleared up a lodger’s tax shortfall and administrators clarified the reason for a special fire department account. The $20,000 lodger’s tax fund deficiency, Village Administrator Melanie Romero said, is due in part to the way that money is collected. She told councilors […]
Posted inPlacitas
Placitas resident files complaint about flood control tax overpayment
Residents of Placitas have paid almost $7 million to a local flood control district and not flood control received any benefit, Mike Neas says. Neas told the Sandoval Signpost he has filed a formal complaint with the New Mexico Finance Authority over the issue, which stems from Placitas residents’ continued taxation for Eastern Sandoval Arroyo […]
Posted inCorrales
Corrales council to start work on fiscal ‘27 spending plan
What will the Village of Corrales spend in fiscal year 2027, and what will that money buy? Village councilors will take the first step toward determining that at Tuesday’s meeting. The preliminary budget up for consideration includes $11.31 million in general fund spending, up about 5.5% from the current fiscal year. The police and fire […]
Posted inCorrales
Smarter than the average bear?
The Village of Corrales and northwest Albuquerque have had an unusual — and elusive — tourist over the last couple of days. Residents report seeing a black bear in both communities, with state and local animal control authorities a step behind in their pursuit. In his weekly message to the community, Corrales Mayor Fred Hashimoto […]