Sandoval County Archives - Page 4 of 6 - The Corrales Comment

Treasure Trove Antiques & Collectibles celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting July 25 at Corrales Hemporium.

Corrales Hemporium expands with new antique shop

by Kevin Hendricks July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025

James Green, center, received a donated wheelchair July 26 that his family desperately needed after encountering delays in the federal veterans' system, highlighting challenges faced by disabled veterans across the state.

Veteran receives donated wheelchair after being ‘abandoned’ by VA

by Kevin Hendricks July 28th, 2025July 29th, 2025

Bernalillo residents can celebrate both a local business milestone and the town's signature cultural event during the same weekend in August, as Camino Real Antiques marks its 29th anniversary with a sale coinciding with the 332nd annual Fiestas de San Lorenzo.

Events, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo antique shop celebrates 29 years as town prepares for historic Fiestas

by Kevin Hendricks July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025

The New Mexico Spadefoot Toad is our official state amphibian. They can be found in all 33 New Mexico counties at elevations from 3,000 to over 8,500 feet. (Image by Sarah Beckwith, National Park Service)

Community Content, Placitas

Toads, trails and transmitters: Placitas is buzzing

by Kevin Hendricks July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025

Local Gov., Sandoval County

Sandoval County fire services consolidate finances

by Kevin Hendricks July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025

The 49th annual Sandoval County Fair kicked off Monday in Cuba, bringing six days of rodeo action, 4-H competitions and cultural celebrations to residents across New Mexico's fastest-growing county.

Events, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Fair opens Monday with week of rodeo, pow-wow and community events

by Kevin Hendricks July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025

A Rio Rancho police officer went beyond the call of duty Tuesday, completing a food delivery after arresting the DoorDash driver on an outstanding warrant, demonstrating the community-focused policing approach that has helped the city achieve a 16% drop in crime over two years.

Rio Rancho police officer delivers DoorDash order after arresting driver

by Kevin Hendricks July 25th, 2025July 25th, 2025

Politics & Elections, Sandoval County

Polling places list approved, but perhaps not final

by Rodd Cayton July 24th, 2025July 24th, 2025

Sandoval County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 24 to celebrate its new dispatch center, even as the facility remains unable to independently handle approximately 85% of 911 calls from the county's estimated 42,000 non-Rio Rancho residents.

Sandoval County

Sandoval County celebrates opening of dispatch center that can’t handle most 911 calls

by Kevin Hendricks July 24th, 2025July 25th, 2025

Corrales Police Department

Courts, Justice & Safety

Pistol found in Corrales not crime-related

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

Corrales fire chief wants full hydrant coverage for the village

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ July 23rd, 2025July 25th, 2025

Intel Corp. has told state officials it’s laying off workers at the Rio Rancho plant.

Jobs, Workers & Economy, Rio Rancho

Intel to cut more than 220 Rio Rancho Jobs

by Kevin Hendricks July 22nd, 2025July 22nd, 2025

Community Content

Reel Gems – Overlooked Films Currently Streaming: Desert Bloom (1986)

by Guest commentary July 22nd, 2025July 22nd, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Dollars and Sense of a $106 million Sewer System

by Guest commentary July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025

Rio Rancho resident and five-time White House News Photographers Association award winner Richard Kozak will display decades of international photojournalism at the Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts this fall.

Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Award-winning Rio Rancho photojournalist to showcase career at Los Lunas Museum

by Kevin Hendricks July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025

Plans for property along the obsolete Corrales Interior Drain is to turn it into a park-like greenway.

Drain plan discussion pauses

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

Sandoval County Commission

Local Gov., Sandoval County

Sandoval Commission to weigh new fire districts, polling places

by Rodd Cayton July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025

Beloved miniature donkey Eeyore passed away peacefully at the age of 25. He was a familiar and cherished sight for those traveling down Corrales Road. (Katherine Daugherty)

Beloved donkey leaves a lasting hoofprint on Corrales hearts

by Guest commentary July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025

Live music Casa Vieja in Corrales sparks a call for a village noise ordinance // Roberto Rosales, nm.news

Corrales seeks public input on noise ordinance revision

by Corrales Comment Staff July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025

Corrales police chief receives VFW National Law Enforcement Award

by Corrales Comment Staff July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025

Historic Old San Ysidro Church

Life-saving support needed for heart of Corrales’ historic Old Church

by Kevin Hendricks July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025

Seniors in Bernalillo now have access to free technology training thanks to a new partnership between Teeniors, an Albuquerque-based startup, and the Martha Liebert Library.

General Interest, Town of Bernalillo

Albuquerque startup brings free tech training to Bernalillo seniors

by Kevin Hendricks July 18th, 2025July 18th, 2025

Sandoval County Undersheriff Jose "Joe" Gonzales has announced his candidacy for sheriff in the 2026 election

Politics & Elections, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Undersheriff announces bid for 2026 sheriff’s race

by Kevin Hendricks July 17th, 2025July 17th, 2025

Madyson Kettler was named Miss New Mexico last month in Alamogordo, and now advances to the Miss America Pageant, which takes place Sept. 2-7 in Orlando, Florida.

One crown, one to go

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ July 17th, 2025July 18th, 2025

Trail crew members working on the new Cabin District Interpretive Trail NPS/D. Krueger

Public Lands, Sandoval County

Valles Caldera National Preserve celebrates 25th Anniversary with three-day festival

by Kevin Hendricks July 15th, 2025July 15th, 2025

Rio Rancho Public Schools leaders are seeking ways to absorb the loss of about $780,000 in federal aid due to a pause in payments.

Congress & Federal Gov., Rio Rancho

Hundreds of Rio Rancho students hit by federal funding delay

by Kevin Hendricks July 15th, 2025July 15th, 2025

Corrales

Op-ed: Why I came home to Corrales

by Guest commentary July 14th, 2025July 14th, 2025

Leaf & Luna by Joanie Wood

Arts & Culture, Placitas

Local artists transform whimsical phrase into art at Placitas Library

by Kevin Hendricks July 14th, 2025July 14th, 2025

The Public Safety Emergency Communications Center of Sandoval County

Courts, Justice & Safety

Sandoval County dispatch center opens but Rio Rancho challenges its readiness

by Rodd Cayton and Kevin Hendricks July 11th, 2025July 14th, 2025

Tamaya Mist Spa & Salon at Hyatt Regency Tamaya has a new membership program and seasonal offers. (Hyatt Tamaya)

General Interest, Sandoval County

Tamaya Mist Spa launches new membership program with local discounts for Sandoval County residents

by Kevin Hendricks July 10th, 2025July 10th, 2025

Diana Sherman will present "A Path Towards Community: Museum Collections Management in a New Era" on Sunday, July 27, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Martha Liebert Public Library. (Town of Bernalillo)

Arts & Culture, Town of Bernalillo

New era for museum collections: Collaboration with native communities in Bernalillo

by Kevin Hendricks July 10th, 2025July 10th, 2025

RRPD

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho, Sandoval Signpost

Man shot at Rio Rancho’s Rainbow Park; two arrested

by Kevin Hendricks July 10th, 2025July 10th, 2025

Lovelace Medical Group is expanding its healthcare footprint in the Albuquerque metro area with a new hybrid urgent and primary care facility in Bernalillo, scheduled to open in mid-December.

Healthcare, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo

Lovelace to open new hybrid healthcare facility in Bernalillo

by Kevin Hendricks July 9th, 2025July 9th, 2025

Dr. Paul Sandoval, an epidemiologist with Roadrunner Health, told village councilors in Corrales Tuesday that the mosquito has been in the area for nearly two years and is proving difficult to evict.

Corrales Comment

A familiar pest

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ July 9th, 2025July 9th, 2025

Kristy LaMariana has opened up a grief spa in Corrales. The theme of the Corrales Grief Spa is, “Customized care for grief, loss and life’s transitions.” (Courtesy photo)

Corrales Comment

Corrales Grief Spa offers customized care for loss and life transitions

by Corrales Comment Staff July 8th, 2025July 8th, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Corrales Comment

Mosquitoes and growth on the table at upcoming Corrales Council meeting

by Kevin Hendricks July 8th, 2025July 8th, 2025

The Placitas Community Library is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Trinity atomic explosion, a pivotal moment in human history that occurred on July 16, 1945, just 133 miles south of Placitas.

Events, Placitas, Sandoval Signpost

Placitas Library to commemorate 80th anniversary of Trinity explosion

by Kevin Hendricks July 8th, 2025July 8th, 2025

Sandoval Signpost

New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Rio Rancho, Sandoval Signpost

Veterans workshop to offer benefit assistance, legislative Q&A in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks July 8th, 2025July 8th, 2025

Corrales Comment

Reel Gems – Overlooked Films Currently Streaming: Something Wild (1986)

by Guest commentary July 8th, 2025July 8th, 2025

Corrales Police Department

Pistol found near Corrales residence

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ July 7th, 2025July 7th, 2025

Live music Casa Vieja in Corrales sparks a call for a village noise ordinance // Roberto Rosales, nm.news

Corrales Comment

A debate on decibels

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ July 7th, 2025July 7th, 2025

Corrales MainStreet is bringing the beach to the bosque with its annual “Starry Night” fundraiser, themed Margaritaville this year. The event will take place on Saturday, August 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Trees of Corrales.

Corrales MainStreet’s ‘Starry Night: Margaritaville’ set for Aug. 23

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

the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News

Splish, splash, Corrales has a blast: A ‘wet’ and ‘dry’ 4th of July celebration

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

The Rail Runner Loop includes a stretch of well-groomed unpaved trail in the Rio Rancho Bosque.

General Interest, Sandoval County

How to explore Sandoval County by bike and train

by Guest Commentary July 3rd, 2025July 3rd, 2025

Sen. Jay Block and Rep. Joshua Hernandez cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of their in-district legislative office in Rio Rancho. (Rodd Cayton)

New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, NM Political Report, Rio Rancho

State legislators Block and Hernandez open new office in Rio Rancho, tout greater accessibility

by Rodd Cayton July 2nd, 2025July 2nd, 2025

View from the Porch by Karl Hoffman.

Nearly 50 years of art: Hofmann duo featured at Wild Hearts Gallery

by Kevin Hendricks July 2nd, 2025July 2nd, 2025

Chirs Bagley

Local Gov., Sandoval County, Sandoval Signpost

New Sandoval County fire leader takes oath

by Rodd Cayton June 26th, 2025June 26th, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Corrales sewer network proposal draws fire

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ June 25th, 2025June 26th, 2025

Rio Rancho City Hall. (City of Rio Rancho)

Rio Rancho City Council to discuss MAC expansion, Community Development Block Grant plan at June 26 Meeting

by Kevin Hendricks June 25th, 2025June 25th, 2025

As the Fourth of July approaches, the City of Rio Rancho reminds residents of its comprehensive regulations and safety guidelines designed to prevent fires and ensure public well-being.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho, Sandoval Signpost

Rio Rancho enforces strict firework regulations for public safety

by Kevin Hendricks June 25th, 2025June 25th, 2025