Sandoval County Archives - The Corrales Comment

Heritage House, located at 4036 Corrales Road, will host a preview event showcasing the historic property's transformation into an inn with multiple guest rooms, a café and an on-site distillery tasting room.

Historic Heritage House opens doors for first public tour in Corrales

by Corrales Comment Staff October 24th, 2025October 24th, 2025

A Victorian-era farmhouse that has stood at the heart of Corrales for generations will open to the public for the first time, offering tours of recent renovations alongside food and drink tastings. Heritage House, located at 4036 Corrales Road, will host a preview event showcasing the historic property’s transformation into an inn with multiple guest […]

A substantial portion of the village's population turned out on Oct. 21 to hear the two mayoral candidates’ visions for the future.

Politics & Elections

Corrales mayoral candidates share their visions at forum

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ October 23rd, 2025October 23rd, 2025

Hundreds of residents packed an elementary school cafeteria Tuesday night to question representatives from Castelion Corporation about a proposed hypersonic missile manufacturing facility planned for just outside of Rio Rancho.

Sandoval County

Hypersonic missile plant draws hundreds to community meeting in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news October 22nd, 2025October 23rd, 2025

Politics & Elections

Stuffing the ballot box

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ October 21st, 2025October 21st, 2025

Paranormal research investigator Hank Estrada will present "Unforgettable Ghost Story Interviews" at the Historic Old San Ysidro Church on Oct. 19 at 2 p.m., according to the Corrales Historical Society.

Paranormal investigator to present ghost stories at historic Corrales church

by Corrales Comment Staff October 17th, 2025October 17th, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: ‘Signs’ of division and a call for civility in Corrales

by Guest commentary October 17th, 2025October 17th, 2025

A “water team” assembled to help the Village of Corrales navigate its way to long-term water supplies said Tuesday evening the road ahead will be complicated.

Corrales water team working on plan to ensure future supply

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ October 16th, 2025October 16th, 2025

Politics & Elections

Corrales mayor candidates to make their cases at forum

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ October 16th, 2025October 16th, 2025

The City of Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will present its annual Fall Festival from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Campus Park, 2516 King Blvd. NE, featuring free admission and activities for all ages.

Events, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho to host annual Fall Festival Saturday at Campus Park

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news October 16th, 2025October 16th, 2025

Heritage Day

Corrales council to consider water loan

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ October 14th, 2025October 14th, 2025

The Town of Bernalillo will host its annual Fiesta de Música y Cultura on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Recreation Center.

Arts & Culture, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo to host free music and cultural festival saturday

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news October 9th, 2025October 9th, 2025

The Placitas Community Library will host author Magdalena Donahue for a presentation on her latest book, "Roadside Geology of New Mexico," at 2 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Gracie Lee Community Room.

General Interest, Placitas

Placitas library to host geology book talk by New Mexico author

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news October 7th, 2025October 7th, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Politics & Elections

Corrales to host mayoral candidate forum Oct. 21

by Corrales Comment Staff October 6th, 2025October 6th, 2025

Letter to the editor: Fahey is the proven leader Corrales needs

by Guest commentary October 6th, 2025October 10th, 2025

Letter to the editor: Why I’m supporting Dr. Fred Hashimoto for mayor

by Guest commentary October 6th, 2025October 10th, 2025

A “water team” assembled to help the Village of Corrales navigate its way to long-term water supplies said Tuesday evening the road ahead will be complicated.

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Is Corrales purchasing junior water Rights: A Boondoggle?

by Guest commentary October 6th, 2025October 6th, 2025

Pictured is the start of the Albuquerque international Balloon Fiesta in years past. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk/Abq

Corrales is Fiesta material, too

by Corrales Comment Staff October 3rd, 2025October 3rd, 2025

Historic Old San Ysidro Church

Corrales arts scene showcases fall events with book sale and gallery exhibition

by Corrales Comment Staff October 3rd, 2025October 3rd, 2025

Mosquitoes, while bothersome to humans, are an important part of the food chain for fish and other aquatic creatures in their larval stage.

UNM scientist advocates for insect conservation

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ October 2nd, 2025October 2nd, 2025

A “water team” assembled to help the Village of Corrales navigate its way to long-term water supplies said Tuesday evening the road ahead will be complicated.

Corrales to hold closed session on water rights purchase plan

by Corrales Comment Staff October 2nd, 2025October 2nd, 2025

The Mountain West Fall Fest 2025 will bring craft beer, live music and family activities to Bernalillo on Saturday, featuring local breweries and food vendors.

Food, Music, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo to host Mountain West Fall Fest this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news October 1st, 2025October 1st, 2025

Mosquitoes, while bothersome to humans, are an important part of the food chain for fish and other aquatic creatures in their larval stage.

Environment & Climate, Sandoval County

UNM scientist advocates for insect conservation

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 30th, 2025September 30th, 2025

A mini pig named Apple was sworn in Saturday as Corrales' Pet Mayor for 2025 after winning a competitive fundraising election that raised $7,000 for the village's animal services organization. (Courtesy photo)

Politics & Elections

Corrales has a new Pet Mayor after record-breaking election fundraiser

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 29th, 2025September 30th, 2025

jemez broadband

General Interest, Jemez

Jemez Pueblo begins connecting homes in $15 million broadband project

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 29th, 2025September 29th, 2025

Jason Casuga, left, CEO and chief engineer for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, and Felix Chaves, right, Governor of Sandia Pueblo shake hands Sept. 25 after signing an agreement that will allow repair work on the Corrales siphon to proceed. The MRGCD recognized the siphon had not received proper right-of-way permits from the Pueblo, which meant the district had been trespassing on Pueblo lands for nearly 100 years.

Corrales siphon work to begin in January after Sandia Pueblo agreement

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 26th, 2025October 2nd, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Corrales phone system down Friday

by Corrales Comment Staff September 25th, 2025September 25th, 2025

Heritage Day

Corrales councilors support water study grant

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 25th, 2025October 2nd, 2025

The Corrales Historical Society will present its 37th Annual Juried Old Church Fine Arts Show from Oct. 4-12 at the Historic Old San Ysidro Church, featuring work from 76 New Mexico artists across multiple mediums.

Art and history converge at Corrales Old Church Fine Arts Show

by Corrales Comment Staff September 25th, 2025September 25th, 2025

The Corrales Harvest Festival returns this weekend, with the entire village participating in one way or another.

It’s time to hit the hay … ride

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 25th, 2025September 25th, 2025

Community Content

Reel Gems – Overlooked Films Currently Streaming: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

by Guest commentary September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

Rebuilding Together Sandoval County has received a $60,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to provide free home modifications for low-income residents with disabilities, the organization announced Tuesday.

General Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County nonprofit receives $60k grant for home accessibility modifications

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

Corrales siphon. (Source: Village of Corrales)

Sandia Pueblo, MRGCD set to sign Corrales siphon agreement

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 23rd, 2025September 23rd, 2025

Sandoval Signpost

Placitas Artists Series receives $240,000 grant for community plaza project

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 22nd, 2025September 22nd, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Corrales Council is down to earth with talks on farmers, bugs on the agenda

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 22nd, 2025September 22nd, 2025

Miss New Mexico Madyson Kettler designed this footwear for the Sept. 5th Show Us Your Shoes Parade, part of the Miss America pageant finals. She says the shoes represent both her journey and her state. She wore the pointe shoes in a production of the New Mexico Ballet Company.

Journey of a lifetime

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 18th, 2025September 18th, 2025

Corrales police.

Albuquerque drivers arrested on DUI-related offenses in Corrales

by Corrales Comment Staff September 17th, 2025September 17th, 2025

Some Corrales residents say they have reached a breaking point with what they consider a nuisance property at 744 Old Church Road. During the Corraleños Forum at the Sept. 9 Village Council meeting, several residents spoke out on the property, which they say has gotten out of control and now presents a safety hazard.

Corraleños speak out on problem lot

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 16th, 2025September 17th, 2025

The Corrales Historical Society will present its "Heart of Corrales Fiesta" during the village's Harvest Festival weekend, offering families interactive demonstrations and activities celebrating the area's agricultural heritage.

Corrales to celebrate agricultural roots at annual harvest festival

by Corrales Comment Staff September 16th, 2025September 16th, 2025

The Corrales K-8 Parent Teacher Association is seeking community sponsors for its annual Jog-a-Thon fundraiser scheduled for Sept.19, with a goal of raising $32,000 to support school programs and activities.

Corrales K-8 PTA seeks community sponsors for annual Jog-a-Thon fundraiser

by Corrales Comment Staff September 15th, 2025September 15th, 2025

The interior restoration of Corrales' historic Old San Ysidro Church has been completed, with crews now moving equipment and furnishings back into the 156-year-old adobe building, Mayor James Fahey announced. (Corrales Historical Society)

Community rallies to save historic Corrales church

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 12th, 2025September 12th, 2025

Some Town of Bernalillo leaders are asking state authorities to put the brakes on a road project they say would be detrimental to their community. (NMDOT)

Local Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Sandoval County manager says Westside bypass critical for the area

by Rodd Cayton, nm.news September 11th, 2025September 11th, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Corrales council OKs separation of powers proclamation

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 10th, 2025September 10th, 2025

THE BLOCK, a Rio Rancho food hall, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

THE BLOCK to celebrate first anniversary with day-long festival

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 10th, 2025September 10th, 2025

Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a former Sandoval County Sheriff's Office detective was sentenced Friday to six years in prison after pleading no contest to charges related to child sexual exploitation material. (NMDOJ)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County

Former Sandoval County detective sentenced to 6 years for child exploitation crimes

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 9th, 2025September 9th, 2025

Sandoval County officials launched a vending machine Friday that provides free Narcan and gun locks to residents and visitors at the county's Health Commons facility.

Healthcare, Sandoval County

Sandoval County launches free Narcan, gun lock vending machine

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 9th, 2025September 9th, 2025

Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education member Sarah Boses announced her candidacy Monday for the New Mexico House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 50.

Politics & Elections, Sandoval County, Santa Fe County

Santa Fe School Board member announces run for state House

by NM Political Report September 8th, 2025September 8th, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Corrales council to consider pushback on feds

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 8th, 2025September 8th, 2025

Madyson Kettler, Miss New Mexico, takes a break in El Paso International Airport before flying to Orlando, Florida for the Miss America pageant finals. Kettler is a professional dancer with the New Mexico Ballet Company and a graduate of Rio Rancho High School.

The Road to Florida

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 4th, 2025September 4th, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Corrales mayor race down to two

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 2nd, 2025September 2nd, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Local design professionals ‘planning without permission’ for Corrales’ future

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ August 28th, 2025August 28th, 2025