A months-long fight over transparency erupted at Albuquerque City Hall last fall after nine Inspector General fraud investigations were completed. Of those investigations, the public has only seen two final reports; four remain unreleased and one was formally rejected. The controversy began in April when the Albuquerque Accountability in Government Oversight Committee deferred six reports, […]
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Albuquerque council to revisit rental protections ordinance
City Councilor Nichole Rogers said Thursday she plans to keep pushing a rental practices ordinance after the Albuquerque City Council deferred the measure, citing concerns that state tenant protections lack local enforcement. At a press conference, Rogers said the delay exposed a gap in the enforcement of New Mexico Senate Bill 267, which took effect […]
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Metro crime-fighting tools highlighted as federal funding package clears Congress
A package of federal appropriations bills that cleared both houses of Congress this week contains hundreds of millions of dollars for New Mexico, with a heavy emphasis on public safety in the Albuquerque metropolitan area. U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján issued news releases Friday detailing the legislation, which now heads to President […]
Posted inCorrales, Corrales Comment
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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Bernalillo County seeks $72.9 million for capital projects in 2026 session
Bernalillo County is requesting $72.9 million in capital outlay funding for the 2026 legislative session to address public safety, housing, infrastructure and other countywide priorities. The funding request combines major capital projects with investments tailored to each of the county’s five commission districts, officials said. County commissioners are seeking $5 million to expand the Mesa […]
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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 […]
Posted inCorrales, Corrales Comment
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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Women’s Chorus Gets Fired Up
For the New Mexico Women’s Chorus, music has always been about more than harmony. Since its founding three decades ago, the ensemble has centered social justice as both its mission and its method. Singers from across the community come together to use their collective voice as a form of expression and action. That purpose takes […]
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DWI cases rebound in Bernalillo County court after APD corruption scandal
DWI cases filed in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court reached a multiyear high in 2025 and APD arrests are on the rise following a decades-long corruption scandal that has decimated its specialized DWI unit, a City Desk investigation found. The court recorded 2,404 total DWI filings in 2025, consisting of 2,360 misdemeanor and 44 felony cases, […]