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Posted inLocal Government, Rio Rancho

Here’s why your water rates are going up, and what $63.4 million buys

by Kevin Hendricks March 16th, 2026

Rio Rancho water customers will see modest but steady rate increases over the next five years — and in exchange, the city is promising safer drinking water, fewer main breaks, better fire protection and a long-term drought buffer. The Governing Body made that trade official on March 12 by approving a $63.4 million water and […]

Posted inLocal Government, Rio Rancho

From pipes to premiums: How Rio Rancho’s $63M water investment impacts you

by Kevin Hendricks March 11th, 2026March 11th, 2026
Posted inLocal Government

Corrales council to vote on $1.6 million for fire and floods

by Corrales Comment Staff March 9th, 2026March 9th, 2026
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo Town Council to get legislative update, take up budget adjustments

by Kevin Hendricks March 6th, 2026March 6th, 2026
Posted inLocal Government, Rio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho council vote shapes future growth with new neighborhood, property restrictions

by Kevin Hendricks February 27th, 2026
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety

Lawsuit alleges Bernalillo teacher abused student, district ignored prior warnings

by Kevin Hendricks February 27th, 2026February 27th, 2026
Corrales' siphon
Posted inCorrales Comment

‘Abysmal’ water forecast shadows Corrales river projects

by Corrales Comment Staff February 25th, 2026March 10th, 2026
Posted inLocal Government, Rio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho council to consider zoning changes, master plan adoption

by Kevin Hendricks February 25th, 2026
A 100-acre section of the Corrales Bosque will be closed to the public for nearly a month starting this week as crews work to remove invasive species and reduce fire hazards.
Posted inCorrales

Water works updates planned for Corrales

by Corrales Comment Staff February 23rd, 2026February 23rd, 2026
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo Town Council to consider zoning changes, drainage projects 

by Kevin Hendricks February 23rd, 2026
Posted inLocal Government, Rio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho

Why is a mayoral candidate suing the City of Rio Rancho?

by Kevin Hendricks February 23rd, 2026February 23rd, 2026
Posted inLocal Government, Rio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho

High demand sparks growth: Broadmoor Senior Center’s Phase 2 nears completion

by Kevin Hendricks February 20th, 2026
Posted inLocal Government, Placitas

Placitas goes digital: Community lands free pro web development for  ‘one-stop-shop’ community website

by Kevin Hendricks February 19th, 2026February 19th, 2026
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County breaks ground on new $8.7M Animal Resource Center

by Kevin Hendricks February 19th, 2026
The Village of Corrales. (Kevin Hendricks)
Posted inCorrales

Corrales mayor cheers death of zoning bill

by Corrales Comment Staff February 13th, 2026February 13th, 2026
The farmland preservation commission placed the Indigenous Food Hub, 6400 Corrales Road, at the top of the list. It’s a working farm and hosts educational opportunities for youth, commissioners wrote. 
Posted inCorrales

Corrales moves forward with farmland preservation funding despite dispute

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ February 13th, 2026February 13th, 2026
Posted inLocal Government, Rio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho moves forward with $63.4M water plan

by Kevin Hendricks February 13th, 2026
The Village of Corrales. (Kevin Hendricks)
Posted inCorrales

Corrales council pumps the brakes on parking crackdown

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ February 12th, 2026February 12th, 2026
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Government services disrupted by internet outage

by Kevin Hendricks February 11th, 2026February 11th, 2026
Posted inLocal Government, Rio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho Governing Body to review clean FY2025 audit, consider $63M water bonds

by Kevin Hendricks February 11th, 2026February 11th, 2026
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Commission to address DWI programs, bond rates, hospital update

by Kevin Hendricks February 10th, 2026February 10th, 2026
Posted inLocal Government, Town of Bernalillo

Improved ISO rating fuels public safety in Bernalillo with new fire position

by Kevin Hendricks February 10th, 2026
Mayor Fred Hashimoto, in his weekly message to the community, noted that the village’s “water team” is readying a 40-year water development plan, required by the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer (OSE).
Posted inCorrales Comment, Local Government

Corrales seeks to square away its water future

by Corrales Comment Staff February 6th, 2026February 6th, 2026
Posted inTown of Bernalillo

Bernalillo Town Council to consider adding firefighter position

by Kevin Hendricks February 6th, 2026February 7th, 2026
Posted inCorrales Comment, Local Government

Your yard after dark: Landscape and accent lighting done right

by Guest commentary February 6th, 2026February 4th, 2026
Village officials are warning residents about a sophisticated email scam targeting people who have recently submitted planning and zoning applications.
Posted inCorrales

Corrales officials warn residents of email scam targeting planning and zoning applicants

by Corrales Comment Staff February 6th, 2026February 7th, 2026
The owners of a Corrales property considered a public nuisance and potential health and safety hazard have been granted a reprieve by the Village Council, which appears to be pleased by recent remediation efforts.
Posted inCorrales, Corrales Comment, Local Government

‘Trashy yard’ owners granted reprieve

by Corrales Comment Staff January 28th, 2026February 5th, 2026

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