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Corrales Village Hall

Winter winds blowing in Corrales

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

Local Gov., Pueblos

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

by nm.news August 22nd, 2025September 25th, 2025

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

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

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

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

Local Gov., Pueblos

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

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., Westside

Rio Rancho postpones Chamisa Hills development vote for second time

by Kevin Hendricks August 20th, 2025August 20th, 2025

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

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 to consider over $400 million in economic development projects Tuesday

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

Local Gov., Westside

Sandoval County going to the dogs

by Rodd Cayton 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

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

Local Gov., Westside

Sandoval County tackles wildfire risk with new protection plan

by Kevin Hendricks 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 August 13th, 2025August 13th, 2025

Rio Rancho City Hall. (City of Rio Rancho)

Local Gov., Westside

Rio Rancho council to consider development plans at Thursday meeting

by Kevin Hendricks August 12th, 2025August 12th, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Housing & Homelessness, Local Gov.

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

Sandoval County Commission

Local Gov., Westside

529 acres in Rio Rancho Estates eyed for industrial development

by Rodd Cayton 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 Signpost, Westside

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

by Kevin Hendricks 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., Westside

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

by Kevin Hendricks August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025

Moriarty City Hall

Local Gov., Pueblos

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

by nm.news August 7th, 2025September 25th, 2025

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

BernCo

Bernalillo County Commission defends Constitution, challenges federal administration policies

Kiara, Coraline, and Scarr

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

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

Local Gov., Pueblos

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 July 29th, 2025July 29th, 2025

Edgewood Commission votes down controversial Campbell Ranch subdivision appeal

by Kevin Hendricks July 28th, 2025July 30th, 2025

Local Gov., Westside

Sandoval County fire services consolidate finances

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

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

Local Gov., Pueblos

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

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

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 City Council to vote on stricter animal sales enforcement

Alex Uballez

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

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

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

Housing & Homelessness, Local Gov.

Drain plan discussion pauses

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

Sandoval County Commission

Local Gov., Westside

Sandoval Commission to weigh new fire districts, polling places

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

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

Housing & Homelessness, Local Gov.

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

Fiber

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

by Kevin Hendricks 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

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

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

Corrales Village Hall

Corrales Comment

Mosquitoes and growth on the table at upcoming Corrales Council meeting

by Kevin Hendricks 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

Pictured are the Route 66 Flats, a new affordable housing apartment complex being built in Albuquerque’s westside near 98th.

Albuquerque’s new opt-in zoning plan aims to ease housing crunch