Corrales Comment

04/13/2026

State Rep. Kathleen Cates, representing Corrales and parts of Rio Rancho and ABQ, is a longtime disabilities advocate.

During the short 30-day session, she led efforts to update state disability laws - and she says she's not done. See what's next in The Corrales Comment.

By State Representative Kathleen Cates — In 2023, New Mexico unanimously passed HB 131, becoming the first state in the country to mandate private insurers to cover prosthetics and orthotics. Since then, 11 other states have filed similar laws. State Rep. Kathleen Cates was first elected in 2022 t...

01/29/2026

ICYMI... ‘Trashy yard’ owners granted reprieve
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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. Councilors voted Tuesday evening to give Jose Silva and Horst Welbat until March 31 to...

01/29/2026

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. Councilors voted Tuesday evening to give Jose Silva and Horst Welbat until March 31 to clean up their property at 744 […]
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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. Councilors voted Tuesday evening to give Jose Silva and Horst Welbat until March 31 to...

01/23/2026

ICYMI... Corrales council seeks amity on Rio Rancho camera issue
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That was the theme at the Jan. 20 Village Council meeting, when the board voted to direct staff to meet with Rio Rancho officials regarding city traffic cameras that are actually in Corrales. Councilor John Alsobrook II asked that the item be placed on the agenda, citing conversations with residents...

01/22/2026

That was the theme at the Jan. 20 Village Council meeting, when the board voted to direct staff to meet with Rio Rancho officials regarding city traffic cameras that are actually in Corrales. Councilor John Alsobrook II asked that the item be placed on the agenda, citing conversations with residents concerning a traffic monitoring camera […]
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That was the theme at the Jan. 20 Village Council meeting, when the board voted to direct staff to meet with Rio Rancho officials regarding city traffic cameras that are actually in Corrales. Councilor John Alsobrook II asked that the item be placed on the agenda, citing conversations with residents...

01/21/2026

ICYMI... Corrales Council to weigh rezoning, traffic cameras in first regular session of 2026
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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. A primary order of business is Resolution 26-01, which seeks to adopt new ...

11/05/2025

Corrales picks Fred instead.
Village picks new direction for city hall

https://corralescomment.com/2025/11/04/corrales-picks-fred-instead/

01/15/2025

NEW: Secret Service arrests Albuquerque man who admits buying gun, making threatening posts against Trump, Musk and others ahead of inauguration

By Nicole Maxwell An Albuquerque man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly threatening President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk and others on social media. As first reported by Court Watch, federal court records show Tyler Miles Leveque, 37, is accused of threatening to kill Trump, Musk and other unname...

07/29/2024

It's one of the most controversial topics we've covered and received the most emails about. Does the Village of Corrales need an Arts & Culture District? Corrales MainStreet

Have something to say? We know you do! Submit your letters to the editor at [email protected] Submitted by Fred Hashimoto, former Corrales Village Councilor I like Corrales art. We have Corrale…

07/19/2024

Senator Martin Heinrich says Biden should step aside. Do you agree?

New Mexico’s senior senator has joined the chorus of Democrats calling for Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race in favor of “a candidate who can - Politics and Elections

07/12/2024

Extreme drought and low river levels may shut down the Corrales pumps Monday, July 15.

Extreme drought and low rainfall may cause the Corrales Pumps may shut down Monday, July 15.  According to a public notice sent to all Corrales residents July 12, the Middle Rio Grande Conserv…