Staff report Star Wars fans of all ages gathered at Rio Rancho’s Loma Colorado Main Library for “Star Wars Fest 2025: Rise of a Thousand Vaders,” which offered a dive into the Star Wars universe. The free event on April 26 allowed attendees to meet characters from the 501st and Rebel Legions, test their skills […]
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The Comment is expanding to deliver free to every household starting next month
From the publisher By Pat Davis, publisher The Corrales Comment is truly something special. More than 2,000 communities across America have lost their local newspaper in the past decade or so, but the Comment is bucking the trend because it is rooted in a community that knows how special it is and is fiercely protective […]
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‘The kind of housing we need:’ Multi-family housing development is in the works
By Hannah Grover A new multi-family housing development may be coming to Edgewood as developers work to make housing more accessible to a wider range of people. The property owner — Tanner Sprinkle — plans on building town homes on the parcels. The development could house around 46 people, according to Sprinkle, who provided that […]
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Edgewood reschedules Easter Egg hunt
By Hannah Grover A mid-April snowstorm put a damper on Easter celebrations in the East Mountains, but the Town of Edgewood says the Easter Egg hunt has been rescheduled. While the Bunny Hop Run/Walk still took place as planned on April 19, the Easter Egg hunt was postponed due to the weather conditions. “Normally, it […]
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Mandy’s Farm celebrates 25th anniversary with goat races at annual Derby Watch Party
Staff report Mandy’s Farm is set to host its annual Derby Watch Party on May 3 from 2-6 p.m. at its original residential location in Albuquerque’s South Valley. This year’s event will be even more special as the organization celebrates its 25th anniversary. The Derby Day event, a beloved community tradition, draws hundreds of guests […]
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Roadwork begins on Meadowlark in Corrales
Staff report Roadwork began on Meadowlark west of Loma Larga in Corrales on April 21. According to an announcement from the village, lanes will be closed to through traffic during the construction period. However, residents will still have access to their homes. The road closure is expected to last approximately four weeks. Authorities advise drivers […]
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Explore Corrales through art
By Jesse Jones Corrales is about to open its doors and studios for one of the state’s most anticipated art events, the Corrales Art Studio Tour. Now in its 27th year, the Corrales Art Studio Tour (CAST) returns May 3–4 with 84 artists at 35 studio stops, showing work for 50 Corrales elementary students and […]
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Cooling systems now required in all ABQ rentals
By Rodd Cayton Renters in Albuquerque could find themselves a little more comfortable this summer. A new city ordinance requires all rental properties to have cooling systems. According to a city news release, the city council updated to the Uniform Housing Code e to protect renters from dangerous heat, as summers get hotter and last […]
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Estancia High School athlete Olavio Hernandez wins National Spirit of Sport Award
Staff report The New Mexico Activities Association recently announced that Estancia High School student-athlete Olavio Hernandez is the National High School Spirit of Sport Section 6 Award Winner. This award recognizes individuals who have overcome adversity. According to a press release from the NMAA, Olavio Hernandez faced a significant challenge when his lower leg was […]
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Upcoming Events at Tijeras Senior Center
Staff report The Tijeras Senior Center is hosting several events in May. A Rummage Sale will be held on Friday, May 2, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A Senior Health and Information Fair is scheduled for Monday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The senior center will be giving out free groceries for low-income […]