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Village administration is at the center of a controversy after proposed changes to the comprehensive plan — a 10-year blueprint for the village’s future — triggered community backlash. Tensions flared when the administration unveiled an alternate version of the comprehensive plan at the Nov. 20 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Reporter Jesse Jones lets readers know what changed with the plan and what the next steps are.
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Controversy Erupts in Corrales Over Proposed Changes to Comprehensive Plan
By Jesse Jones
The Village of Corrales is at the heart of a heated debate after the administration proposed changes to the comprehensive plan — a 10-year blueprint for the village’s future — that triggered community backlash. Tensions flared when the administration unveiled an alternate version of the comprehensive plan at the Nov. […]
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Corrales Gets National Acclaim for Eco-friendly Vibes
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Pay What you Please Tree Sale Raises Money
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Christmas in Corrales
The Village of Corrales continued its holiday celebration last weekend with the Star Light Parade. Dozens lined Corrales Road for the popular parade which was hosted by the Village of Corrales and Corrales MainStreet. After the parade, the village hosted its annual St. Nick’s night which featured cookies, cider and a visit from St. Nick. […]
Stansbury Announces Run for House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Position
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury officially announced Dec. 9 she will run for the congressional House Natural Resources (NHRC) ranking member seat. Stansbury, a Democrat who represents New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, was endorsed last week by the former NHRC Ranking Member Raúl Grijalva, D-Arizona, who announced in October his plans to step down following a […]
New Mexico’s acequias outline 2025 legislative priorities
Community ditches need tens of millions in infrastructure funding, representatives say
By Austin Fisher/Source NM After unprecedented disasters, local governments in charge of centuries-old community ditches in New Mexico are asking state lawmakers for tens of millions of dollars more than usual to maintain and rebuild acequias. The New Mexico Acequia Commission and the New Mexico Acequia Association outlined their joint legislative priorities for the upcoming […]
