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Cat lovers can stop doomscrolling and start scrolling for a cause, this time on a much bigger screen. The 2026 CatVideoFest lands at the Guild Cinema on Sunday, Nov. 15, and part of every ticket helps a Corrales nonprofit rescue cats and find them homes.

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Cat VideoFest claws its way to the Guild to help Corrales rescue find cats forever homes

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor October 26th, 2026

By Kevin Hendricks — Cat lovers can stop doomscrolling and start scrolling for a cause, this time on a much bigger screen. The 2026 CatVideoFest lands at the Guild Cinema on Sunday, Nov. 15, and part of every ticket helps a Corrales nonprofit rescue cats and find them homes. The Guild screens the 74-minute compilation […]

Several organizations rank Corrales among the safest places to live in New Mexico and village leaders are seeking to increase that status by making sure emergency responders can get to residents as quickly as possible.

Corrales, Corrales Comment, Local Government

Addressing addressing in Corrales: Consultant briefs Village Council on house number fixes

by Rodd Cayton October 6th, 2026

Corrales, Corrales Comment, Environment, Conservation & Climate

Smarter than the average bear?

by Pat Davis May 8th, 2026

MRGCD staff inspect the Corrales Main Drain

Bernalillo County, Corrales Comment, Environment, Conservation & Climate, Local Government, NM.news, Sandoval County, Sandoval Signpost

Rio Grande water levels “no longer sufficient” to meet irrigator and river needs, says MRGCD

by Jesse Jones March 30th, 2026

Casa San Ysidro in Corrales is home to one of the most comprehensive collections of New Mexican art and furnishings in existence.

Hands-on history returns: Casa San Ysidro announces full 2026 season of art, culture and festivals

by Corrales Comment Staff March 30th, 2026March 30th, 2026

The Village of Corrales. (Kevin Hendricks)

Corrales parking problem: The search for a solution hits another roadblock

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ March 25th, 2026March 25th, 2026

The principal at Corrales K-8 School is on administrative leave, a district official told the Corrales Comment.

Corrales Comment

Corrales principal who was on leave resigns from APS

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ March 24th, 2026March 24th, 2026

Bosque attacks lead to more Corrales police patrols

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ March 23rd, 2026March 23rd, 2026

Village officials are warning residents about a sophisticated email scam targeting people who have recently submitted planning and zoning applications.

Corrales Comment

Corrales Council to revisit parking rules

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ March 17th, 2026March 17th, 2026

The Village of Corrales is constructing a dedicated pressurized water main along the Interior Drain to bolster Bosque fire suppression capabilities, a project officials say addresses growing concerns about the reliability of traditional water sources used by firefighters.

Corrales Comment

A new lifeline for the Bosque: Corrales moves beyond ditches for fire suppression

by Corrales Comment Staff March 16th, 2026March 16th, 2026

Residents will have a chance to hear directly from their state legislators when New Mexico Sen. Cindy Nava and Rep. Kathleen Cates host a post-session town hall Saturday afternoon in Corrales.

Corrales Comment

State lawmakers to hold post-session town hall in Corrales Saturday

by Corrales Comment Staff March 13th, 2026March 13th, 2026

Karen Yank, Growing Strength, Central New Mexico Community College

Beyond the boys’ club: Female and LGBTQ welders rewrite the rules of metal art

by Corrales Comment Staff March 13th, 2026March 9th, 2026

Corrales Comment

Corrales wastewater bypass on the horizon

by Corrales Comment Staff March 10th, 2026March 10th, 2026

Local Government

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

by Corrales Comment Staff March 9th, 2026March 9th, 2026

From one engine to two stations: The chief who transformed Corrales Fire Department

by Corrales Comment Staff March 6th, 2026March 6th, 2026

The outdoor patio at Ex Novo in Corrales. (Courtesy photo)

Corrales night lights: How to keep your business shining and compliant

by Corrales Comment Staff March 5th, 2026March 5th, 2026

An analysis of arrest logs by the Corrales Comment confirms the assumption. Comment staff found 10 DWI arrests between October and the end of December, and found just a single Corraleño who was charged.

Albuquerque residents dominate Corrales DWI arrest logs

by Corrales Comment Staff March 5th, 2026March 5th, 2026

Stansbury town hall

Stansbury secures funding for vital water infrastructure upgrade in Corrales

by Corrales Comment Staff March 2nd, 2026March 2nd, 2026

Corrales Village Hall

Corrales Road to slow this weekend

by Corrales Comment Staff February 27th, 2026February 27th, 2026

The principal at Corrales K-8 School is on administrative leave, a district official told the Corrales Comment.

Corrales principal on leave, APS mum as investigation underway

by Corrales Comment Staff February 27th, 2026February 26th, 2026

Rio Grande

Corrales Comment

MRGCD offers tips for irrigators as water deliveries approach

by Corrales Comment Staff February 27th, 2026February 27th, 2026

Corrales' siphon

Corrales Comment

‘Abysmal’ water forecast shadows Corrales river projects

by Corrales Comment Staff February 25th, 2026March 10th, 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.

Water works updates planned for Corrales

by Corrales Comment Staff February 23rd, 2026February 23rd, 2026

Village of Corrales Mayor Fred Hashimoto is alerting residents that this growing season could prove particularly challenging for farmers and others who rely on irrigation water from the Rio Grande, with both climate conditions and two major infrastructure projects potentially affecting water availability this spring and summer.

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Corrales faces uncertain irrigation season amid major river projects

by Corrales Comment Staff February 20th, 2026March 3rd, 2026

Corrales Teas & Chocolates will close its doors at its original village location March 8 and reopen March 13 at a new Albuquerque address, the owner announced, after learning the building it occupies is slated for demolition.

Corrales Comment

Corrales Teas & Chocolates to relocate to Albuquerque after building demolition

by Corrales Comment Staff February 20th, 2026February 20th, 2026

A new exhibition opening this month at INHABIT Galerie challenges the traditionally male-dominated world of metalwork with contemporary pieces by seven women and LGBTQ+ artists.

Women, LGBTQ+ artists reshape metal art at Corrales exhibition

by Corrales Comment Staff February 6th, 2026February 7th, 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).

Corrales Comment, Local Government

Corrales seeks to square away its water future

by Corrales Comment Staff February 6th, 2026February 6th, 2026

Corrales 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.

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

by Corrales Comment Staff February 6th, 2026February 7th, 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.

Corrales Comment, Environment, Conservation & Climate

Corrales Bosque to close for month-long fuels reduction project

by Corrales Comment Staff February 4th, 2026February 5th, 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.

Corrales, Corrales Comment, Local Government

‘Trashy yard’ owners granted reprieve

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

A traffic monitoring camera at upper West Meadowlark Lane is inside the boundary of Corrales, but is operated and controlled by the City of Rio Rancho. (Kevin Hendricks)

Corrales Comment

Corrales council seeks amity on Rio Rancho camera issue

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ January 22nd, 2026February 8th, 2026

Corrales Comment

National security urgency meets local alarm as Project Ranger breaks ground

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor January 21st, 2026January 26th, 2026

The Corrales Village Council will kick off its regular 2026 session this Tuesday with an agenda that touches on everything from administrative "housekeeping" to a potential jurisdictional dispute over traffic enforcement.

Corrales, Corrales Comment

Corrales Council to weigh rezoning, traffic cameras in first regular session of 2026

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ January 20th, 2026January 26th, 2026

Corrales Comment

In late winter, plant specialty greens for tasty, nutritious spring salads

by nm.news January 17th, 2026January 26th, 2026

A documentary made by two Corrales residents examining an innovative University of New Mexico program that addresses social factors affecting community health will air on NM PBS on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.

Corrales, Corrales Comment

Corrales filmmakers examine UNM health program in documentary

by Corrales Comment Staff January 16th, 2026January 26th, 2026

The Corrales Community Library will highlight three prolific local voices this month as part of its Lifelong Learning Program’s Author Series.

Corrales, Corrales Comment

Corrales library to host award-winning local authors for Lifelong Learning series

by Corrales Comment Staff January 16th, 2026January 26th, 2026

Fred Hashimoto was sworn in as Corrales mayor on Jan. 2. (Courtesy photo)

Corrales Comment

The future with Fred

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ January 15th, 2026January 26th, 2026

Corrales, Corrales Comment

Light right: Why Corrales loves the dark

by Guest commentary January 15th, 2026January 26th, 2026

Corrales Comment

Bregman: A call to action for Gov, Legislature this session

by Guest Commentary in NMPR January 14th, 2026January 26th, 2026

Diane Denish | nm.news

Corrales Comment

Hope is a resolution worth keeping

by Guest Commentary in NMPR January 13th, 2026January 26th, 2026

Corrales, Corrales Comment

Garden Masters to host free composting workshop in Corrales

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor January 9th, 2026January 26th, 2026

Lot coverage rules for the Village of Corrales won’t be changing anytime soon. Village councilors, at their Jan. 6 meeting, said they will seek more information before deciding whether to amend the village’s lot coverage limits, which address how much space property owners can fill on their land.

Corrales, Corrales Comment

Corrales lot coverage rules remain unchanged as council explores new options

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ January 9th, 2026January 26th, 2026

Lucy Salazar, a dancer and instructor from Agua Fria, will present a brief history of the dances and their cultural significance before leading participants through dance demonstrations and instruction. Live music will be provided by Tios Mios, a group specializing in traditional New Mexican music.

Corrales, Corrales Comment

Traditional Hispanic dances take center stage in Corrales

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor January 9th, 2026January 26th, 2026

Corrales Comment

Family of injured newborn sues Presbyterian

by Josh Lee, nm.news January 5th, 2026January 26th, 2026

A local veteran has filed a new federal lawsuit in New Mexico against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, alleging that a prescription error at a VA pharmacy caused permanent internal injuries. (Tony Webster at WIkimedia Commons)

Corrales Comment

New Mexico vet files lawsuit over alleged VA pharmacy error

by Josh Lee, nm.news January 5th, 2026January 26th, 2026

Congress has redefined what counts as “hemp” and effectively banned hemp-derived intoxicants in a move that could have big effects for New Mexico’s hemp sector. (Elsa Olafsson at Wikimedia Commons)

Corrales Comment

Federal THCA ban could change hemp farming in New Mexico

by Josh Lee, nm.news January 5th, 2026January 26th, 2026

R4 Creating students test out their robot. (Courtesy photo)

Corrales Comment

R4Creating enjoying new space, planning new programs

by Rodd Cayton January 5th, 2026January 26th, 2026

Hundreds of residents packed an elementary school cafeteria Tuesday night to question representatives from Castelion Corporation about a proposed hypersonic missile manufacturing facility planned for just outside of Rio Rancho.

Corrales Comment

Letter to the editor: Sandoval County Clarifies Project Ranger Zoning Process

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor January 5th, 2026January 26th, 2026

"Sounds of the Season" will feature the Rio Rancho Youth Chorus and the Children's Chorus of Rio Rancho performing holiday classics, folk tunes and contemporary pieces. Both performances will begin at 3 p.m. at the church, located at 2903 Cabezon Blvd.

Corrales Comment

Rio Rancho arts organization seeks singers, actors for new season

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor January 5th, 2026January 26th, 2026