Arts & Community
Coverage of arts, community and the amazing people of Corrales
Corrales Village Council rejects Arts and Culture District plan
By Kevin Hendricks A controversial proposal to establish an Arts and Culture District (ACD) in Corrales was voted down by the Village Council on March 25. The 4-2 decision came after months of debate and public opposition to the plan, which was spearheaded by Corrales MainStreet. The ACD Economic Development Plan, which had been in…
Reel Gems: Overlooked Films Currently Streaming: In the Summers (2024)
Shot entirely in Las Cruces, In the Summers is Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio’s feature directorial debut, an impressively nuanced if melancholy drama that explores the relationship between two sisters and their volatile father over a period of roughly fifteen years. Each of its four chapters takes place during summers when the two sisters leave their mother…
Art Beyond the Canvas
By Jesse Jones The newest art gallery in Corrales, INHABIT Galerie, hosted an interactive performance that pushed artistic boundaries on Feb. 22. Diné interdisciplinary artist Cami’ Leonard led the audience in a short processionary walk, creating a collaborative and interactive experience that blurred the line between artist and observer. “It’s just not me performing in…
Goats Take Over Corrales
The Galloping Goats project unites local businesses and artists to raise money for Corrales MainStreet. The project, led by the Corrales Society of Artists, is a public art initiative where local businesses decorate metal goats crafted by local artists and display them throughout the village. The goats will be showcased in Corrales until Oct. 11,…
Considering Operational Costs of Multi-Use Facility
Ken Duckert was a member of the Arts, Community and Education (ACE) Committee, the first ad hoc committee appointed by the mayor to look into a proposed multi-use facility in Corrales. He has served as president and cast director for the Corrales Society of Artists and is a supporter of efforts for a New Mexico…
Songs and Stories of New Mexican Music Comes to the Old Church
Soak in the sounds of authentic New Mexican music when Lone Piñon visits the Old San Ysidro Church in Corrales for a free event at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21. It would be all music from the four musicians that make up the group. Members of Lone Piñon will take time to tell the…
‘The Mountaintop’ opens at Adobe Theater Jan. 19
Commemorating civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., the Adobe Theater will stage the play “The Mountaintop†from Jan. 19 through Feb. 11. Written by award winning playwright and television creator/producer Katori Hall, “The Mountintop “is a fictional, edgy, controversial, throught-provoking play which takes place in the motel room of Martin Luther King Jr. on…
Dates Set for Multi-Use Facility Public Forums
In its last meeting of the year, the Multi-Purpose Facility Committee planned its schedule between now and when it is supposed to present recommendations to the Village Council on March 12. But the committee may not be ready by then. A motion was approved to wait until after two public forums are held in January…
Festival of the Nativities is this Weekend
Come see more than 100 special nativities – also called crèches – from all over the world will be on display this weekend at the Old …
Facility Committee Hears from the Public
Irony was not lost when the ad hoc committee tasked with studying the prospect of the Village building a multi-use that …
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Community
Corrales Historical Society Dedicates Plaque to Historic Perea House
By Comment Staff The Corrales Historical Society (CHS) held a dedication ceremony on March 8 at the Abenicio and Adelaida Perea House at 854 West La Entrada. The house, dating back to the latter half of the 19th century, was honored with a historic plaque. The Perea family, prominent in New Mexico’s history, owned the…
Corrales Council Considers AI to Help With Record Requests
By Jesse Jones The Corrales Village Council held a brief meeting on March 4, rescheduled from Feb. 25 due to a power outage caused by a high-speed crash on Corrales Road. The councilors heard a presentation on using artificial intelligence-driven software to streamline the categorization and retrieval of public records, along with a discussion of…
A History of Delays in the Corrales Siphon Project
By Jesse Jones The Corrales Siphon project, crucial for water delivery in the Middle Rio Grande Valley, has faced delays and legal hurdles with ongoing negotiations between the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD), Sandia Pueblo and the Bureau of Indian Affairs holding up progress. At the March 4 Village Council meeting, Jason Casuga, Chief…
‘Miracle’ on Corrales Road: Police Chief Gives Update on High-Speed CrashÂ
By Kevin Hendricks A traffic accident shut down Corrales Road on Feb. 25 from La Entrada to the Village Hall complex, leaving over 300 properties without power. The crash disrupted traffic and essential services, pushing the Village Council meeting back a week. At the rescheduled meeting on March 4, Corrales Police Chief Victor Mangiacapra gave…
Corrales Officials Urge Action as NM Faces Flu and Measles Outbreaks
By Jesse Jones At recent Corrales Village Council meetings, Deputy Fire Chief Tanya Lattin warned New Mexico is facing its worst flu season since 2009, mirroring national trends. A measles outbreak was declared in Lea County, raising concerns among health officials. Lattin urged Corraleños to take precautions against both highly contagious illnesses. Mayor James Fahey,…
Corrales Ranked as One of New Mexico’s Best Retirement TownsÂ
By Comment Staff Worldatlas.com recently ranked the Village of Corrales as one of the seven best places to retire in New Mexico. According to the report, retirees have discovered New Mexico is an enchanting location to spend their golden years. It boasts a mild climate, 300-plus days of annual sunshine, low living costs, deep cultural…
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