Government Archives - The Corrales Comment

Mayor Webb prioritizes transparency and reform in hunt for new Moriarty clerk/treasurer

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

By Connor Currier After City Clerk/Treasurer Deborah Liu resigned after alluding to government corruption, Moriarty Mayor Brandon Webb is searching for a new clerk. In an interview with NM.news, Mayor Webb says he was “saddened” after Liu turned in her resignation letter on Aug. 15. “Her resignation is sad for me, I hated to see […]

Bernalillo County will remove all five property tax payment drop boxes by Oct. 1, citing underuse and security concerns.

Bernalillo County

Drop box drama: Needles and sticky stuff lead to removal by treasurer

by City Desk ABQ 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

Mayor Tim Keller, joined by members of the Albuquerque City Council, held a press conference to announce a new Executive Order that reaffirms the City’s longstanding commitment to supporting and protecting Albuquerque’s immigrant and refugee communities. Pictured is Mayor Keller flanked by Speaker of The House Javier Martinez,left and State Senator Cindy Nava (D), on the right. Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News.

ABQ will not ‘give in to bullying:’ Keller defies federal immigration demands in letter to U.S. Attorney General

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 20th, 2025August 21st, 2025

sworn in as city clerk/treasurer with Mayor Brandon S. Webb and Municipal Judge Bobby Garcia

Moriarty clerk/treasurer resigns, cites ‘rampant corruption’

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

Bernalillo County commissioners will move forward with a proposed $225 million energy storage project that aims to support New Mexico’s transition to renewable energy.

Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County votes to approve $225 million energy storage project to get PNM grid to carbon-free power

by City Desk ABQ August 20th, 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

From red tape to rapid construction: Councilors embrace “supply-side progressivism” to remove red tape delaying housing spending

by Jesse Jones August 19th, 2025August 20th, 2025

The Bernalillo County commission will hold a public hearing on issuing taxable industrial revenue bonds for Corazon Energy Storage LLC's project, a facility that would be built on approximately 10 acres near Public Service Company of New Mexico's Pajarito substation in Albuquerque. (Corazon Energy)

Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County to consider over $400 million in economic development projects Tuesday

by nm.news August 18th, 2025August 19th, 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

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Government, Opinion

World news is focused on us

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

ABQ Transit security

City: Transit security force needs to triple to meet need, but only “incremental” hiring planned for now

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

Workers prep Cactus Road for a construction project that begins Monday. (Town of Edgewood)

Cactus Road construction to cause traffic disruptions in Edgewood next week

by 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

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

A fire alarm at the Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center on Thursday afternoon led to a complete ground stop at the Albuquerque Sunport, affecting all flights through ABQ airspace.

The $10 Million makeover: How Nov. bonds could give projects in Albuquerque’s District 6 an overhaul

by Jesse Jones August 12th, 2025August 13th, 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

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

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

Moriarty City Hall

Mayor Webb pledges reforms amidst Moriarty’s financial ‘mess’

by nm.news August 7th, 2025

Albuquerque cracks down on landlords as new cooling law faces first test

by Jesse Jones August 6th, 2025August 7th, 2025

BernCo

Bernalillo County Commission defends Constitution, challenges federal administration policies

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

Kiara, Coraline, and Scarr

Animal welfare crackdown could face final vote at Monday’s City Council meeting

by Jesse Jones August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025

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

All abuzz about noise

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ July 31st, 2025July 31st, 2025

Moriarty City Hall

Moriarty ignored repeated audit warnings before $5M budget overrun, financial chaos

by nm.news July 30th, 2025July 30th, 2025

Local Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo council approves firefighter incentive pay

by Rodd Cayton, nm.news July 29th, 2025July 29th, 2025

Edgewood Commission votes down controversial Campbell Ranch subdivision appeal

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025July 30th, 2025

Local Gov., Sandoval County

Sandoval County fire services consolidate finances

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

District 5 gets $10.4M investment in first northwest Multigenerational Center

by Jesse Jones July 24th, 2025August 1st, 2025

Moriarty could owe employees $18,000 in backpay and thousands in IRS fines

by nm.news July 24th, 2025July 24th, 2025

Edgewood. (Source: Town of Edgewood)

Edgewood eyes unified approach to infrastructure with new advisory committees

by nm.news July 24th, 2025July 25th, 2025

AFR

Firefighter union battles mayor over staffing changes

by Jesse Jones July 23rd, 2025July 24th, 2025

Corrales fire chief wants full hydrant coverage for the village

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

Albuquerque residents who find animals being sold or given away on sidewalks, in parking lots or other public spaces could soon see stricter enforcement under a proposed ordinance update scheduled for a City Council vote in August.

Albuquerque, Local Gov.

Albuquerque City Council to vote on stricter animal sales enforcement

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

Alex Uballez

Uballez criticizes Keller’s ICE policy, calls for stronger immigrant protections

by Jesse Jones July 22nd, 2025July 23rd, 2025

Mayor Tim Keller, joined by members of the Albuquerque City Council, held a press conference to announce a new Executive Order that reaffirms the City’s longstanding commitment to supporting and protecting Albuquerque’s immigrant and refugee communities. Pictured is Mayor Keller flanked by Speaker of The House Javier Martinez,left and State Senator Cindy Nava (D), on the right. Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News.

Albuquerque takes stand on immigration

by Jesse Jones 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, nm.news 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

Tenants at a Northeast Heights apartment complex went weeks without air conditioning in extreme heat, despite a city law requiring cooling in all rental properties. Management at The Retreat at Candelaria told residents there was “nothing we can do,” according to tenant John Reiser, even as indoor temperatures hit 90 degrees or more.

Tenants Lose Their Cool

by Jesse Jones July 17th, 2025July 17th, 2025

Fiber

Internet service restored after 24-hour outage leaves 15,000 Albuquerque customers offline

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

Tenants at a Northeast Heights apartment complex went weeks without air conditioning in extreme heat, despite a city law requiring cooling in all rental properties. Management at The Retreat at Candelaria told residents there was “nothing we can do,” according to tenant John Reiser, even as indoor temperatures hit 90 degrees or more.

Albuquerque renters swelter as landlord delays repairs — until inspectors show up

by Jesse Jones July 10th, 2025

The Children’s Fantasy Garden at the Botanic Garden is getting an upgrade. It was originally estimated at $5 million, but so far it’s received about $807,000. The city plans to make the area safer, more accessible and more fun for kids, with community input shaping the redesign. (CABQ)

Albuquerque’s $167 million citywide boost

by Jesse Jones July 10th, 2025August 6th, 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

From BioPark Upgrades to Medians: A look at public projects in District 1

by Jesse Jones July 8th, 2025August 6th, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Corrales Comment

Mosquitoes and growth on the table at upcoming Corrales Council meeting

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