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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

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. The free, public presentation will feature a slideshow discussion of haunted New Mexico locations based on the book “Unforgettable Ghost Story Interviews.” Since 1991, Estrada […]

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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

Heritage Day

Corrales council to consider water loan

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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Corrales council OKs separation of powers proclamation

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

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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

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Corrales mayor race down to two

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

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

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

Apple

Politics & Elections

Pet Mayor candidates to meet voters in Corrales

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28th, 2025August 28th, 2025

Author, historian and storyteller Ronn Perea will lead the "How to Get Your Kicks on Route 66" presentation in Corrales in Sept. (CHS)

Corrales Historical Society to host Route 66 presentation

by Corrales Comment Staff August 28th, 2025August 28th, 2025

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Winter winds blowing in Corrales

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

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

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Courts, Justice & Safety

Corrales police warn of bail scam

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ 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

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Corrales Council to consider new commercial project

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

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Corrales to discuss rezoning for new commercial/office district

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

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

Community Content

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

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

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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