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Bernalillo residents turned out in droves earlier this month to speak out against a proposed methadone clinic being built in town. (Courtesy photo)

Local Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo planners reject methadone clinic proposal

by Rodd Cayton, nm.news August 25th, 2025August 25th, 2025

Town of Bernalillo

Local Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Town Council business could be brief

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 25th, 2025August 25th, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Winter winds blowing in Corrales

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

Politics & Elections, Sandoval County

Sandoval County candidates to file Tuesday for November elections

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 25th, 2025August 25th, 2025

Castelion

General Interest, Sandoval County

Defense company eyes Sandoval County for hypersonic rocket facility

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

All but one of Rio Rancho Public Schools' middle and high schools have Evolv weapons detection systems, like this one at Independence High School, this year. (RRPS)

RRPS keeping guns away through manpower and technology

by Rodd Cayton, nm.news August 22nd, 2025August 22nd, 2025

Bernalillo Public Schools has announced a clear backpack policy for students in Grades 4 through 12.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo schools to require clear backpacks

by Rodd Cayton, nm.news August 22nd, 2025August 22nd, 2025

Pride Parade 2024 in Albuquerque along Nob Hill. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk Abq

Rio Rancho to host first Pride celebration in 2026

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

A truck crashed on Corrales Road on Feb. 25, causing a power outage and delaying the scheduled Village Council meeting. (Jesse Jones)

Corrales residents, leaders seeking lower speed limit on main drag after crashes

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

Canadian pianist Sheng Cai will open the Placitas Artists Series 2025-2026 season with a solo recital Sept. 14 at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church.

Music, Placitas

Canadian pianist opens Placitas Artists Series season with diverse classical program

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 21st, 2025August 21st, 2025

Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Mariposa Community Association to host Harvest Festival in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 21st, 2025August 21st, 2025

Mariposa Community Association to host Harvest Festival in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 21st, 2025August 21st, 2025

The Rio Rancho City Council unanimously postponed a vote on the controversial Chamisa Hills Master Plan for the second time in three months during its Aug. 14 meeting, pushing the decision to Sept. 11.

Local Gov., Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho postpones Chamisa Hills development vote for second time

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 20th, 2025August 20th, 2025

The Placitas Community Library will offer two financial education programs this fall, led by local wealth advisors Kelley and Ric Tredwin of Altalune Wealth Advisors.

Events, Placitas

Level up your money smarts at Placitas library

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 19th, 2025August 19th, 2025

The $312 million TAG solar-plus-storage project in Rio Rancho is now online. (Exus Renewables North America)

Energy Transition, Rio Rancho

$312 million solar project now online in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 19th, 2025August 19th, 2025

Corrales Architects propose ‘Planning Without Permission’ for village properties

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ August 19th, 2025August 19th, 2025

Anne Van Camp, President of Corrales Historical Society and John Schumann, President of Music in Corrales.

Music organization pledges $10,000 for historic church restoration

by Corrales Comment Staff August 18th, 2025August 18th, 2025

Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity will hold a grand opening Saturday for its new donation drop-off center in Rio Rancho, expanding the organization's reach into Sandoval County.

Events, Rio Rancho

Habitat for Humanity opens new donation center in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 18th, 2025August 18th, 2025

Politics & Elections, Sandoval County

Sandoval County residents have one week to file to run for local office

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 18th, 2025August 18th, 2025

Corrales Police Department

Courts, Justice & Safety

Corrales police warn of bail scam

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

County commissioners and staff pose as National Dog Month was proclaimed Aug. 13 in Sandoval County. (Rodd Cayton)

Local Gov., Sandoval County

Sandoval County going to the dogs

by Rodd Cayton, nm.news August 18th, 2025August 18th, 2025

Corrales police.

Corrales police report DUI crash, scam and thefts in busy week

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 18th, 2025August 18th, 2025

Work continues at the beloved Old San Ysidro Church. (Corrales Historical Society)

Old Church construction on track for September reopening

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 15th, 2025August 15th, 2025

Bernalillo PD.

Town of Bernalillo

Investigation continues in deadly Bernalillo park shooting as suspect remains at large

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 15th, 2025August 15th, 2025

Sandoval County commissioners Wednesday approved a plan intended to lessen the area’s wildfire risk.

Local Gov., Sandoval County

Sandoval County tackles wildfire risk with new protection plan

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 15th, 2025August 15th, 2025

The climbing wall is always a hit at the Mayor's Sunday is Funday, which returns for its 20th edition this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho’s 20th annual Sunday is Funday returns this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 13th, 2025August 13th, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Corrales Council to consider new commercial project

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ August 13th, 2025August 13th, 2025

Town of Bernalillo

Local Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Bottoms up for cornhole tourney

by Rodd Cayton, nm.news August 13th, 2025August 13th, 2025

Rio Rancho City Hall. (City of Rio Rancho)

Local Gov., Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho council to consider development plans at Thursday meeting

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

Corrales Village Hall

Corrales to discuss rezoning for new commercial/office district

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ August 12th, 2025August 12th, 2025

Sandoval County Commission

Local Gov., Sandoval County

529 acres in Rio Rancho Estates eyed for industrial development

by Rodd Cayton, nm.news August 12th, 2025August 12th, 2025

Representatives Catherine Cullen, Alan Martinez and Joshua Hernandez will host Early Childhood Education Day on Aug.15 at 2:30 p.m. at the Loma Colorado Library, located at 755 Loma Colorado Blvd. NE.

Education, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho lawmakers to host early childhood education event for local families

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 11th, 2025August 11th, 2025

Dr. David R. Johnson

Obituaries , Placitas

Placitas has lost a dear friend

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025

A free wildfire preparedness workshop aimed at helping residents protect their homes and develop emergency mindsets will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at El Zócalo Plaza in Bernalillo. (Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District)

Environment & Conservation, Town of Bernalillo

Free wildfire preparedness workshop set for Aug. 16 in Bernalillo

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025

Thousands of Sandoval County residents who struggle with unpaved roads that become impassable during storms could get relief from a $77.9 million state highway project that would create the first major north-south paved route west of Unser Boulevard.

Local Gov., Sandoval County, Sandoval Signpost

$78M road project could end muddy commutes for thousands in Sandoval County

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025

Wrestling history will be made in Rio Rancho this fall when WWE Raw broadcasts live from Rio Rancho Events Center on Monday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m., marking the first time WWE's flagship program has originated from New Mexico in the show's 31-year history.

WWE Raw to make historic New Mexico debut in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 15th, 2025

Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer Taylor welcomed four high school juniors and seniors into the third year of the county's Junior Treasurer Program on Aug. 6, marking the program's expansion from two to four participants and the addition of high school elective course credit.

Local Gov., Sandoval County

Sandoval County expands student government program, now offers high school credit

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025

Bernalillo will transform Rotary Park into a musical hub this weekend as the town hosts its annual Música y Mas festival from Saturday, Aug. 9, through Monday, Aug. 11. The free, family-friendly event serves as part of the larger Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo celebration, continuing a remarkable 331-year-old tradition that represents an integral part of Bernalillo's rich culture and history.

Arts & Culture, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo’s Música y Mas festival returns as part of Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025

from left: Animal Care Associates Karol Mata, Analyice Yarnell, and Kim Jaramillo, Animal Care Supervisor Mark Webb, and Animal Control Officer Kimberly Ashcraft. Dogs from left: Kiwi and Teddy

General Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Animal Services earns national no-kill recognition

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

The former Corrales Elementary School, now known as Corrales K-8 welcomed its first eight-grade students on Aug. 7. (APS) The campus Thursday began the 2025-2026 school year with its first-ever eighth-graders, completing a three-year transition to a K-8 school.

Corrales Elementary welcomes eighth-graders, gets a new name

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ August 7th, 2025August 15th, 2025

The Rio Rancho Police Department launched a School Zone Speed Blitz this week ahead of classes starting on Aug. 7. The enforcement campaign increases patrols during morning and afternoon hours across all city schools.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho police launch zero-tolerance school zone speed enforcement

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 6th, 2025August 6th, 2025

Art Scape Gallery co-owner Wendy FitzPatrick shows off some of her products during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 5. (Rodd Cayton)

Corrales’ Art Scape Gallery is open for business

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ August 6th, 2025August 6th, 2025

Music, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho youth choruses open doors to new singers ahead of 2025 season

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

Bernalillo PD

Courts, Justice & Safety, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo police to host National Night Out at Rotary Park a week after deadly shooting

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

Community Content

Reel Gems – Overlooked Films Currently Streaming: Sword of Trust (2019)

by Guest commentary August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

Corrales Police Department

Courts, Justice & Safety

Corrales police officers praised for crisis intervention in Albuquerque arrest

by Corrales Comment Staff August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025

Chico Suave, Corrales' current Pet Mayor, is issuing a call to all area pets to consider running in the highly anticipated 2025 Pet Mayor election. Applications are now open for the esteemed position.

Politics & Elections

10 pets vie for Corrales mayor seat as Harvest Festival election enters voting phase

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025

Heritage Day

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Preserving and protecting Corrales will take the Village

by Guest commentary August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025

A Bernalillo High School student's family received a $1.8 million jury verdict this week after proving school officials failed to prevent a violent assault despite receiving evidence of persistent bullying and threats. (Bernalillo Public Schools)

Town of Bernalillo

Jury awards Bernalillo family $1.8 million in school bullying, assault case

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 1st, 2025August 4th, 2025

RioTECH Career Technical Education High School opens as a $55 million state-of-the-art facility designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in skilled trades and technology.

Education, Rio Rancho

RioTECH unveils $50M campus for trades education

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