A former Mexican federal police agent who survived a helicopter crash in 2015 was killed this week by the same cartel that downed the aircraft Iván Morales Corrales and his wife were shot and killed in the municipality of Temixco by a group of gunmen who intercepted their vehicle and opened fire According to El Diario de Morelos the suspects fired 15 shots at Corrales' van Witnesses told the newspaper the attackers fled immediately afterward escaping on motorcycles that were waiting for them nearby First responders and law enforcement who arrived at the scene confirmed that both victims died from multiple gunshot wounds The bodies were taken to the Forensic Medical Service (Semefo) for further investigation So far, no arrests have been made. However, sources from the Morelos Attorney General's Office cited by El Universal said one line of investigation involves a possible revenge linked to his past as a federal agent The murder of the former federal agent comes nearly 10 years after he was involved in a secret mission led by Mexico's Secretariat of Defense to capture Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) "Operación Jalisco" was launched on the southern coast of the state to capture the Jalisco Cartel leader It was based on information from federal authorities indicating that "El Mencho" was hiding near the municipality of Villa Purificación Although no details were released about the operation CJNG members were waiting for the convoy and opened fire on three helicopters carrying 18 agents Cartel members used military-grade weapons to repel the operation In a 2023 interview with Univisión Morales recalled the moment grenades struck the helicopter he was aboard "Many of the personnel with us died right then," Morales said Morales said he initially escaped the helicopter without major wounds but while he repelled the attack from CJNG members his uniform caught on fire He removed his jacket and bulletproof vest and rolled on the ground to extinguish the flames "I rolled on the ground to put myself out because this part of my clothing was still on fire." After hiding behind a rock for several minutes he was rescued and transported to Mexico's Central Military Hospital where he was placed in a medically induced coma for months Morales suffered third-degree burns over 70% of his body and underwent 15 reconstructive surgeries then-President Enrique Peña Nieto awarded him the Police Medal of Merit for his bravery and resilience According to a report by Milenio Morales was believed to be among the anonymous witnesses who testified in the U.S federal case against Rubén Oseguera González also known as "El Menchito," the son of the Jalisco Cartel boss "El Menchito," who served as second-in-command of the cartel for seven years, was extradited to the United States in February 2020. He was sentenced to life in prison and ordered to forfeit more than $6 billion in drug trafficking proceeds in March The outlet detailed that one witness was described as a Mexican federal police officer with a face disfigured by burns had escaped from a burning helicopter and taken cover under enemy fire the account closely matched details Morales had shared in previous interviews "El Menchito" ordered the helicopter to be shot down to prevent the capture of his father Morales' testimony allowed a jury to find Oseguera González guilty of trafficking cocaine and methamphetamine and of using firearms and destructive devices A former Mexican police officer, known as a symbol of the fight against drug cartels after emerging as the lone survivor of a 2015 attack on a military helicopter An SUV bumped a black truck driven by Iván Morales Corrales Gunmen hopped out and fired more than a dozen shots killing Morales and an unidentified woman in the state of Morelos drug agents and multiple Mexican media outlets It's unclear who killed the victims or why The killings in the city of Temixco – typically a peaceful place – came during the 10th anniversary week of the downing of the helicopter The cartel is one of the most militant in Mexico turning territories they control into warzones through use of rudimentary tanks “If it was CJNG, it’s a very symbolic demonstration of power,” Victoria Dittmar, an expert on Mexican cartels with InSight Crime a group that does research on organized crime “It’s now the headline on every newspaper in the country.” attacks on Mexican soldiers and police have become common in areas CJNG controls if anything it’s stronger and we’re still seeing expressions of this very direct violence against the state,” Dittmar told USA TODAY “They have been developing their arsenal with IEDs and have been attacking the Mexican army forcing them to retreat from certain areas.” Morales is survived by a 9-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl Officer recounts surviving chopper attackMorales was a police officer when cartel members gunned down the chopper he was aboard His survival made him an icon of the fight against drugs and cartel violence in Mexico and the United States Morales recounted surviving the fiery helicopter crash that left him severely burned and disfigured during an interview with the Louisville Courier Journal cocaine and heroin that saturates the streets of Kentucky The morning of the attack, Morales climbed into one of five military helicopters and headed out in the darkness to raid a CJNG compound in a rural area of the western state of Jalisco − known for its oceanside resort town of Puerto Vallarta. He and other federal police officers teamed with soldiers on a secret mission to arrest cartel boss El Mencho, As the helicopters flew over a convoy of CJNG trucks and SUVs, cartel members fired grenade launchers and armor-piercing guns − including one obtained from a U.S. resident in Oregon − and sent Morales’ helicopter careening into trees A fellow officer and several soldiers died his then-fiancé told him she was pregnant with their first child Morales knew he might die but repeatedly told the soldiers who hoisted him on a stretcher why he needed to survive: "I'm going to be a dad!" Morales suffered second-degree and third-degree burns over 70% of his body and nearly died of organ failure in a Mexico City hospital His pregnant fiancé kept a vigil beside him "Knowing I was going to be a dad motivated me a lot to fight," Morales said during the 2019 interview Morales was left disfigured and unable to return to work he said it was difficult to cope with stares and whispers from strangers his then 3-year-old son would sit in his lap and trace burn scars with his little fingers and ask what happened Morales would say he was hurt in an accident because he felt his son was too young to understand the ruthlessness of cartels He said he dreaded the thought of one day having to tell him the truth What is CJNG?The brazen show of violence in downing a military helicopter stunned law enforcement on both sides of the border and put them on notice how far CJNG's leader was willing to go to stop them now considered the world's most powerful cartel boss Justice Department authorities recently celebrated the extradition from Mexico of 29 cartel leaders known as “Tony Montana” – the name of Al Pacino’s character in Scarface – and influential CJNG figure Erick Valencia Both face charges in federal court in Washington the cartel boss remains at large and CJNG remains a powerful force “Even a key arrest is very replaceable,” said InSight expert Dittmar CJNG got its start as an offshoot of the Sinaloa Cartel specializing in producing methamphetamine They are not as rich or powerful as the rival cartel but they inspire more widespread fears “Their use of violence is more offensive,” said Dittmar taking territory and eliminating whatever group was there before.” Morales' scarred face was a reminder of government efforts He appeared at several events through the years and symbolized bravery in the daunting fight against powerful cartels Then-Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto honored Morales at a public ceremony Morales expressed optimism that El Mencho's reign would one day end Michael Loria is a breaking news reporter for USA TODAY Beth Warren covers health care for The Tennessean Community members take part in the annual re-mudding at Old San Ysidro Church as part of the first day of ¡Viva Corrales CORRALES — The first day of the ¡Viva Corrales celebration Saturday was a day of hard work at the old San Ysidro Church The annual re-mudding of the church's outer wall and general cleanup has been in the hands of the Corrales Historical Society for 51 years CHS Board President Anne Van Camp explained its value "This is our annual mudding and cleanup day for heritage for getting the whole grounds cleaned up We had quite a few people turned out today helping us re-mudding part of the wall in front of the church and we've got people doing all the gardening cleanup," she said Part of the experience is learning how to make adobe and how to preserve the old church "It used to be that people would actually come and help re-mud the whole church We've had professional companies come and do the exterior we're hoping to get the interior of the church completely re-mudded The community's involvement has been limited to a short exterior wall that defines the courtyard space in front of the church The principle of the tradition is to appreciate a historic landmark and key component of the village and I think everybody who lives here kind of feels a kind of a special place in their soul about the old church," Van Camp said "It's just one of those few things where everybody in the village has a kind of nostalgic feel for the church." While the church hosts several community events throughout the year "This is one that people really can get their hands dirty and kind of really feel like they're part of the preservation of the church," she said The tradition hasn't always been coupled with the ¡Viva Corrales but Van Camp said the event has definitely brought more people out to help is a three-weekend celebration that will include several aspects of the Corrales community Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit to four iconic Filipinas: Nora Aunor In a ceremony held at Malacañang on Sunday the President reflected on his personal memories of each of the recipients calling them “icons” whose talents came from the core of their Filipino identity and every citizen who wishes to show what it means to be a Filipino,” Marcos said He fondly recalled Gloria Romero’s portrayal of his mother in Iginuhit ng Tadhana praised Pilita Corrales’ voice that “cradled people across continents,” and remembered Nora Aunor’s unique connection with audiences Marcos said: “She gave us something beautiful and something we could call our own.” Family members accepted the awards on their behalf “What they contributed cannot be paid back But we will remember and pass it on,” Marcos said one of the country’s highest civilian honors is given to individuals who bring prestige to the Philippines through achievements in the arts © All Rights Reserved. 2025 | Manila Standard | Developed by Neitiviti Studios Jackie Lou Blanco is grieving the death of her ex-husband Jackie Lou reposted a photo from her daughter Ara Davao on Instagram Stories It showed a photo of Ricky with Pilita Corrales and had the caption Honoring both her former husband and mother Ricky married Jackie Lou in 1989 but the two separated later on Jackie Lou previously said that she regrets their separation Ricky passed away after facing complications related to cancer His death was confirmed by Ara on social media on Friday evening Details of his wake will be shared by the family soon {{gallery.imageDetails.images.0.description}} Karen Vallejos Corrales ’20L was born in Cochabamba She graduated from Southwestern Adventist University in 2015 with a double major in international business and history Before attending law school at W&L Law Karen gained experience through internships with the U.S and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights She later worked as a program administrator for NovaSalud Karen clerked for the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia and worked as a summer associate with Garcia Hernández Sawhney LLP she also joined a team of W&L Law student volunteers in Tijuana to provide legal aid during the migrant and refugee crisis in the U.S.-Mexico border and later worked as a student attorney in the W&L Immigrant Rights Clinic assisting clients with a range of civil legal issues primarily in family law and disaster relief She now serves as the Executive Director of the Dream Project a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Virginia students whose immigration status presents barriers to higher education Karen was named a 2024 NOVA 40 Under 40 honoree and recently delivered a TED Talk at TEDxFoggyBottom Discuss your career path and how it led you to working at Dream Project My career path has been shaped by a strong commitment to education I wasn’t sure which specific area of law I wanted to pursue but I knew I wanted to work in a field that aligned with my passion for social justice I sought opportunities that would provide me with a broad range of experience while allowing me to serve vulnerable communities I chose to work at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) the third-largest legal aid provider in the nation where I gained exposure to numerous practice areas and developed skills in client advocacy My dedication to serving youth and advancing immigrant rights naturally led me to the Dream Project an organization I had helped found over a decade earlier Stepping into the role of Executive Director meant shifting away from direct client work but it also provided me with the opportunity to lead the organization strategically I am committed to ensuring the organization’s long-term stability while strengthening its impact What sort of legal issues do you handle on a day-to-day basis As the Executive Director of the Dream Project my role is primarily strategic and administrative yet legal issues frequently arise in key areas My legal background is instrumental in assessing risks and effectively advocating for immigrant youth I navigate legal matters related to nonprofit governance ensuring the organization adheres to federal and state regulations While many scholarship programs and immigration law support organizations exist the students we serve—and their families—are directly affected by changes in immigration and education policies They rely on our tailored guidance to understand their rights both in daily life and as college students Staying informed about shifts in education and immigration law is essential as these changes significantly impact immigrant students with varying immigration statuses What I love most about my role is the ability to make a meaningful impact on students and their families I especially enjoy the strategic and leadership aspects—whether it’s strengthening nonprofit governance or navigating complex legal and policy issues Problem-solving and ensuring the organization runs effectively to fulfill its mission is both challenging and rewarding I am inspired by the resilience and determination of the students we serve Watching them overcome obstacles and succeed knowing our work helps pave the way for their education and future What are some practices you have in your daily life to maintain wellness Staying active is my key strategy for managing stress and maintaining overall wellness I make an effort to incorporate movement into my routine through jogging I participate in multiple Bolivian folkloric dance groups attending several practices and rehearsals each week These not only help me stay fit but also strengthen my connection to my cultural heritage Prioritizing wellness is essential for sustaining my effectiveness as a professional and preventing burnout Which W&L classes and/or experiences do you think were most helpful in preparing you for this job Several classes and experiences at W&L prepared me for this role and regulatory compliance is essential for managing an organization’s legal responsibilities Agency law and fiduciary duty reinforced ethical leadership and integrity Agency law provided valuable insight into recent shifts in immigration and education law Practicums and clinics also sharpened my ability to analyze complex issues The Family Law Practicum and Immigrant Rights Clinic strengthened my advocacy and legal counseling skills—critical for leading a nonprofit supporting immigrant youth and deportation defense deepened my understanding of systemic challenges facing immigrant communities aligning directly with the Dream Project’s mission What advice do you have for prospective law students Law school was one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my life Studying law fundamentally changes the way you see the world and approach problem-solving each will provide you valuable insights and skills Embrace the opportunity to 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CORRALES — Corrales actor Lora Martinez-Cunningham is set to be one of the main speakers at the New Mexico Film & Television Conference at the Clyde Hotel in Albuquerque May 31 "I am honored and thrilled to be invited by our New Mexico film office to moderate the 'Building New Mexico’s Film & Media Workforce,'" Martinez-Cunningham said The New Mexico Film & Media Conference which is hosted by the New Mexico Film Office businesses and industry leaders to drive the future of film and TV to the state of New Mexico this conference is your gateway to success in New Mexico’s thriving film and television industry," Martinez-Cunningham said The conference will focus on strengthening New Mexico talent expanding business opportunities and navigating the evolving landscape of production in New Mexico Attendees will gain insights from expert panels industry networking sessions and discussions on workforce development Martinez-Cunningham is well-known throughout the film community as she has amassed countless IMDB credits which include roles in the movies "Flamin' Hot" (2023) "Only the Brave" (2017) and "Those who Wish me Dead" (2021) to name a few She has also shared the screen with several notable actors including Academy Award winners Denzel Washington and Benicio del Toro Martinez-Cunningham shoots professional portraits and also teaches film acting to any aspiring actors at ABQ Actors' Studio I have been doing my best to contribute to our local actor pool via teaching and headshot photography," Martinez-Cunningham said "I’ve had the honor of over a thousand New Mexico actors trusting me to share with them what I’ve learned in my 30 years in film and television." Martinez-Cunningham will be teaching a six-week "Film Acting & Audition Technique" course starting May 6 The course is available for actors with experience and people who have never acted before "The ABQ Actors’ Studio is a safe space in which actors come to work and learn and grow … to take risks to discover the art within themselves and to learn to trust their instincts and follow them," Martinez-Cunningham said "I also teach the business side of acting so that actors can successfully navigate their way through our local market and beyond." For more information on the New Mexico Film & Television Conference, visit nmfilm.com Chocolate Mousse Pie from Hannah & Nate’s Breakfast Enchiladas from Hannah & Nate's Sourdough French Toast from Hannah & Nate's  I felt it was time to try a hometown favorite I have received more than 20 submissions over the past couple of years to try Hannah & Nate’s Market Cafe My mom loves Hannah & Nate’s and raves about it I will say that I am skeptical of her opinions since she orders her steaks well done .. Hannah & Nate’s is well worth the trip: friendly service I walked through the doors and immediately felt the breeze of some good energy An employee even told me that my shirt was “pretty cool,” which is funny because I wore the same shirt around my ex-girlfriend and the only thing she said was You’re ruining Fuddruckers for everybody.” named the restaurant after their two children: Hannah and Nate I hope to name it after my two children: Gandalf and Peyton Manning I considered ordering the New Mexico “Heavenly” hash the New Mexico breakfast bagel and the sloppy “Jose.” They also had a lunch menu and I was eying the Rio Grande turkey sandwich and a Bosque grilled cheese I decided to order their signature breakfast enchiladas and sour dough French toast The breakfast enchiladas came with three stacked enchiladas stuffed with cheddar cheese and onion topped with red or green chile (I ordered Christmas) It is also served with a side of hash browns and tortilla I especially loved the taste and flair of both types of chile I got four slices topped with powdered sugar and custardy on the inside and had a crispy exterior The sourdough bread gave it a little bit of tanginess and this treat was the perfect start to the morning I ate all of the food in 12 minutes and 36 seconds which was a house-made chocolate mousse piled high in crust topped with an espresso chocolate sauce and whipped topping I also considered their warmed chocolate chunk brownie and their cranberry bread pudding So I gave my dessert to a lady and a young boy They also have another location in Albuquerque in Riverside Plaza off of Montano Hannah & Nate’s is located at 4512 Corrales Road The Corrales Growers market ensued as Viva Corrales was celebrated around them April 27 Cyclists lined up to learn road safety as part of the Viva Corrales celebration April 27 Horses For Healing had a therapy pony with them at the Health and Wellness event as part of Viva Corrales April 27 The annual Sandoval Master Gardeners plant sale took place at the Corrales Growers Market as part of Viva Corrales April 27 Amber Word provided sound baths as pictured above at the Health and Wellness part of the Viva Corrales celebration April 27 CORRALES — The third annual ¡Viva Corrales continued April 27 after its first day involved the re-mudding of Old San Ysidro Church the Saturday before Sunday was a complex event involving many aspects important to Corrales Corrales Main Street Executive Director Angela Gutierrez who had a booth at the Health and Wellness fair talked about the importance of ¡Viva Corrales There was some concern because of the forecast for extreme winds in much of central New Mexico but that's not something we could control," Gutierrez said She said that she was glad to see the good turnout despite the promise of strong winds "Definitely glad to just see a lot of community members and people out exploring and getting to see the equestrians and Growers Market This obviously is a big offering to have a Health and Wellness event We're just happy to offer this to the community and hopefully a lot of our organizations get some extra awareness Because we have so many organizations and things happening we decided to spread it over a four-weekend series just to try to be able to give everybody a time slot that made sense for their organization and most of these events existed before ¡Viva Corrales kind of just brought it all together under one promotion umbrella," she said A large part of the first weekend was the Health and Wellness Fair in the recreation center business consultant and trainer at WESST Rio Rancho organized the event with Presbyterian Medical Services as a sponsor It is the second year in a row the event has been put on "It's probably double the number of people that we had last year "Health and wellness is just an important thing for everybody I think that we tend to put that on the back burner it's hard to take that time to learn about what options are out there for you," she said She added that the event puts all needs in one place so people don't have to spend as much time searching Mental health was a common theme at the event Executive Director Caitlin Erickson talked about the importance of that kind of health help Part of that was giving people the chance to meet one of their therapy ponies The "fluffy" miniature horse was popular with both kids and adults trauma-informed and evidence-based clinical equine psychotherapy and complementary services that support healing from pervasive trauma To provide services to all who suffer from complex trauma regardless of age to provide a gold standard of care to both our clients and our equine partners And to actively advocate for and provide a permanent home to elder/vulnerable horses so that they may have a new purpose in their elder years," the Horses For Healing website states The Health and Wellness event also had quite a few senior care-centered booths Some were geared toward helping seniors and their families with end-of-life services Death Doula Professionals was at the event to talk about easing the process Owner Brooke Nutting said she got a lot of interest from community members The nonmedical end-of-life guide helps holistically answer end-of-life questions While death can be a sad and distressing time Nutting said it can also be a sacred and natural time which the death doula can help with Another popular stop at the event was a sound bath demonstration by Amber Word dark room while Word hand beat a singing bowl She and an assistant had people inebriated with peace by the time they left the event The Health and Wellness event provided people a brief respite from the heat and rising winds Another important part of the event-filled day was the equestrian pedestrian and bicycle safety event also known as the Rides Gutierrez said this was especially important because of recent Corrales issues with road safety we've had some really scary incidents," she said A way the village is mitigating ignorance to road rules is by hosting a series of videos on safety awareness Gutierrez says this is because there are so many different modalities in Corrales Strides and Giddy Ups spokesperson Chris Allen noticed an uptick in outdoor walkers and riders after COVID-19 The community has been put on notice to slow down since then The Corrales Grower's Market and the annual Sandoval Master Growers plant sale also drew a crowd with plenty to choose from a communitywide celebration in the village The weekend will start with the annual remudding of the Historic Old Church from 9 a.m The event is put on by the Corrales Historical Society and has been practiced for at least 100 years Strides and Giddyup will give a number of demonstrations to safely enjoy walking and riding paths and what to do if people encounter horses Corrales Equestrian Advisory Commission and 4-H will be hosting equestrian activities and education at Top Form Arena This will include a petting zoo and other family-friendly activities and projects The local growers will also begin their regular season along with Sandoval County's Master Gardeners Events will take place at the Corrales Rec Center and Top Form Arena alongside the New Gym Sunday's part of the event will also focus on health with the Health & Wellness Event from 9 a.m president of the Rio Rancho Women's Business Center and Presbyterian Medical Services are hosting the event Osuski said this is the second year in a row the event has been put on as part of the ¡Viva Corrales "Corrales MainStreet and village of Corrales have come together to create this healing experience that will connect attendees with health and wellness products and services in and around the Corrales area," she said Vendors will be on site to introduce their various modalities through mini services will occur at set times throughout the day The first one will be a Sound Bath at 9:30 a.m She will have three more sound baths throughout the day at 11:30 a.m. There will also be Yoga in the Park with Tiffany Duong and Joy Gurule at 10:30 a.m there will be a drum circle with Ancestors Drum at 2 p.m There are two more weekends of activities tied to this event CORRALES — Corrales will see the return of the annual Garden Tour from 9 a.m The tradition has been a part of the village for decades "Discover the beauty and innovation of sustainable growing in the Southwest Stroll through Corrales properties that showcase eco-friendly practices and creative solutions for thriving in our unique environment," Corrales MainStreet states on its website the tour will offer chances to learn about and possibly adopt a system that will help New Mexican gardeners deal with drought Sandoval County Master Gardener Sam Thompson is heading the event and said the tour will show public examples of those practices The gardens included on the tour will include low-water use wildlife habitats control runoff and examples of plant life that can survive on little water there will be a discussion on sustainability from 2-4 p.m The schedule for the tour along with the addresses of it have not yet been made available. For more information on tickets, see visitcorrales.com New Mexico Concrete Prints’ Jesse Nieto stands in front of the state’s first 3-D printed house The process looks to be a possible solution to the housing shortage successfully the first home in the state of New Mexico created by 3-D printing “It becomes real when you walk in it and see it with your own eyes,” said Jesse Nieto who is the mixologist and public relations person for New Mexico Concrete Prints The house printed by New Mexico Concrete Prints is roughly 530 square feet and has one bedroom The concrete mix used to print the house is rated at 6,000 pounds per square inch and can withstand winds up to 450 miles per hour It’s kind of hard to imagine a house being printed but here is how Jesse explains it: “Basically and it prints layer by layer just the same way as any traditional 3-D printer would.” The successful printing of the house looks to be a solution to help with the housing shortage in New Mexico “This is could be a way to help mitigate that problem,” Jesse said New Mexico’s General Construction Bureau chief stating that the process had been approved as an acceptable building practice and the home’s designs have “been reviewed and approved for compliance with all applicable codes and regulations including electrical plumbing and structural standards.” “We commend you on the innovative approach taken with the construction of this home and appreciate your commitment to sustainable building practices We anticipate that we will see the positive impact that 3-D printing technology can have on the housing industry.” The house took 17 hours to print and required the hard work of a lot of people around the clock “We really want to thank Martin Romero for helping us get through this process,” said Pete Nieto This is not a normal construction practice No one has ever seen this or done this before … It’s the first one in New Mexico.” the dream to print a house started “five to six years ago” as Pete began serious research into the matter as it could benefit New Mexico Pete waited another three years to get approved to purchase a Mudbots Concrete Printer; Mudbots is a company located in Toole This was done so that the company could operate its own printer “We wanted to control the print from a construction standpoint since we have been in the industry for so long Mudbots are the experts in technology and we’re the experts in construction so naturally this works,” Pete said the training of the crew gave them pit crew-like speed when replacing parts and kept the print going who were involved with the project include Pete Nieto Shawn Nieto and Anthony Gomez operated the printer as they are “certified pilots of the printer.” Other individuals from different businesses involved were Richard Pfeiffer from QPEC; Andy Cordova from CSI; Tim Hooper and Dennis Rush from Buildology; Will Johnson from WJ Electric; Ben Sego from Sego Insulation; James Williams from Triple 7; and Ed Fay and Micheal Suaceda from Fay’s Painting Mi Casita Home Decor offers a wide variety of items Owner Gloria Rodriguez cuts celebratory ribbon as she joins the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce Mi Casita owner Gloria Rodriguez stands out front after cutting ribbon CORRALES — A home decor store is officially open in Corrales with a focus on unique products located near Indigo House and Inhabit Galerie off Corrales Road “Today is really almost a year ago that Francisco and I sat at Ex Novo and had a couple of beers I decided I was going to open this business I was off to Mexico at a huge artisan fair and I started my journey meeting the artists which is a huge concept for me and the store,” owner Gloria Rodriguez said She said she is proud as a Mexican-American woman to have those artisan brands available in her store hand-crafted items designed to add charm and soul to your living space,” the store’s website states It adds that each artisan pours their corazón The store carries both traditional and contemporary Mexican home décor The collection includes a variety of categories “Mexico’s artisan communities draw on local resources and time-honored techniques to create pieces that reflect both tradition and innovation and therefore making their craft unique to their location,” Rodriguez states on her website Each piece is hand-crafted and not mass produced especially when artisans live in remote areas with limited access to shipping resources homes and outdoor patios to purchase directly from the makers ensuring that customers receive “exclusive finds — and the stories behind them.” “Mi Casita is a place where community comes together to celebrate the beauty of Mexican artesanía and culture,” she said Rodriguez will host cultural events monthly to celebrate the artists “The way I set up the the Mi Casita is to honor the artists from Mexico you’re also supporting the families that are making all of these beautiful products I wanted it to be kind of like a museum where you not only go in and buy things For information on Mi Casita, visit micasitahomedecor.com CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE TDN FOR FREE! 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Copy Article Link Editor / News Stories:editor@thetdn.com Advertising:advertising@thetdn.com Customer Service:customerservice@thetdn.com Click Here to sign up for a free subscription — The Albuquerque Public Schools board is set to decide on approving nearly $43 million for a new school in Corrales the APS board will decide whether $42,850,000 will go toward a new school for students in kindergarten through eighth grade It would replace the existing Corrales Elementary School The proposal includes a new two-story classroom building a sports hall and new playground equipment The meeting is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday. Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KOB via our online formor call 505-243-4411 Trainer Jose Corrales has certainly lived up to his words he fell in love with the sport at age 7 and pursued a career as a jockey becoming a successful rider in his home country before moving to the United States He was shut out of riding opportunities and shooed away from the shedrows a top apprentice rider with training success in his future It was Ward who convinced Corrales to shift his tack to Washington state the five-furlong Playfair Race Course seemed like the smallest track he’d ever seen He set a track record for most wins in a season and then ended up breaking his own record later on Corrales received a contract to ride in Macau and became a champion jockey there Corrales has moved on to training horses – but his passion for riding lives on in his mentorship of young jockeys “When I was in Panama and not getting chances I was sent to train with someone who was tough don’t waste my time and don’t waste yours.’ And I carry that with me.” He was just starting out himself when he began to apply the lessons he’d learned to help others succeed – and succeed who captured the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Apprentice Jockey in 1985 New York’s leading apprentice rider in 1980 won more than 2,000 races under his uncle’s tutelage and is now a trainer as well whose death of a drug overdose further solidified Corrales’ desire to not only create good young riders but also to keep them away from the wrong people was a perennial champion jockey in Macau before that circuit closed in 2024 Corrales says – just like any other athlete I can get riders who have been in trouble with drugs or other things Corrales said he prefers riders come “from scratch,” without any riding experience to speak of where people marveled at his strength despite his short stature So Corrales started with the basics – mucking stalls and so on – before eventually putting the young man in a saddle.  Flash forward to spring 2023 – less than a year after his first win as a jockey – when Rodriguez took home the leading rider title for Turfway’s January through March meet the man who’d helped Corrales get a foothold as a rider all those years ago His most recent mentee is 17-year-old Yedsit Hazlewood, a new apprentice on the Laurel circuit who earned his first career win on April 4 – aboard He’d win three more on the weekend and is now four-for-21 through April 8 Corrales has said he believes Hazlewood can be like “one of the Ortiz brothers” – jockeys Irad and Jose being among the nation’s best Other trainers are starting to say similar things because I never will forget the people who kicked me out and wouldn’t give me the chance.” Emily White is a writer and longtime racing fan living in Wilmington Every sport is a business but in this one everyone has a symbiotic relationship with all the people in the game Yet it’s amazing how few seem to realize that 🙂 Good point COMMENTdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "aeeecdea72f0c35982469532512310ec" );document.getElementById("hd0d9363dc").setAttribute( "id" Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress Join our mailing list to get our latest news delivered to your inbox each week we never sell our lists or share your info with outside parties CORRALES — A new art gallery in Corrales had its grand opening last week located just on the other side of Corrales Road from Sandia Bar “We were offered the space December 1st and wanted to open before Christmas It seemed an impossible task with the extensive renovation involved and we officially opened to the public today,” she said at the opening “Our Galerie shop features artisans from all over New Mexico; it’s not just local artists I’m a very strong believer in support local and buy local,” she said called “Ladies and Gentleman,” ready for gallery-goers She said she wanted her first collection of artworks to have its time “The installation of the current show was done by artist Jiri Prihoda He has decades of museum installation and exhibition design He has even hung works by Klimt and Picasso I love all the exhibitions he’s designed and completely trust his work and aesthetic The artists here are very happy with how the show turned out,” she said it says there is an expectation that certain people make up an audience The goal of the gallery and this first collection is to express inclusivity not just with the art but also with the audience “I strongly believe that art should never be elitist and should be accessible to everyone,” Ravalli said That mindset comes from Ravalli’s experiences and travels She’s had a part in gallery work for more than 35 years with some of her successful work taking place in Prague “This is my second gallery project; the first was in Prague and was a large center for contemporary art called Futura I’ve worked with many internationally renowned artists to artists who are putting together their very first show and I’m enjoying the freedom that comes with that,” she said Silvana Corrales Cantelmi came to Case Western Reserve University to pursue biomedical engineering, ultimately planning to study gene editing. But their first SAGES course with Timothy Wutrich in the Department of Classics changed their plans Now a fourth-year student majoring in classics, world literature and French, Cantelmi has leveraged their interest in Greek tragedies to inspire their creative writing—a venture for which they were recently published by Blue Marble Review “Firebug,” brings to life two characters Cantelmi had been developing for some time Cantelmi leaned into those themes when writing about Elijah and Silas—each of whom have something to hide “Firebug” is New Jersey native Cantelmi’s first published work but they are adamant it will not be their last Set to graduate with their bachelor’s degree this spring Cantelmi plans to attend graduate school to earn a Master of Fine Arts—and continue their characters’ stories I’ve taken a different version of the characters and put them in a book project,” Cantelmi said “While I’ve written a manuscript-length story before to be the two protagonists in my debut novel I hope you love the characters as much as I do Read “Firebug,” then learn more about Cantelmi’s writing and experiences at CWRU below I specifically remember writing a short story in fourth grade for our creative writing unit and I remember taking it so seriously for such a young kid I distinctly remember a piece I wrote for a practice state exam I had written a story set during The Dust Bowl in the 1930s in America I think it was at that point that I decided I was serious about writing.  Having grown up in a trilingual and tricultural household I have been around languages my whole life My maternal grandparents are Honduran and my paternal grandparents Italian while my parents spoke both their respective native languages and English either by myself or with help in the classroom I wouldn’t be who I am today without all the languages running around in my head.  I would love to be a full-time author and dabble in the publishing industry I want to be a part of helping others voice their stories I hope that my studies will help me in being able to recognize the power in each story I come across.  “Firebug” is about the chance encounter between an arsonist and a man carrying a bag full of something that isn’t so nice and have studied many Greek tragedies to sate that curiosity I like to tell narratives that are off-putting and even macabre These two characters have been rolling around in my head for so long that I can’t quite remember a time before they existed and I believe that my interest in such a genre has shaped the way that I write I find myself drawing upon the classics when I am low on inspiration even if it’s just to spark some vocabulary I can’t quite think of.  I am the elementary and intermediate French tutor, as well as the elementary Italian tutor. I am on the executive board for the Polyglot Gathering Club, and the current president of Atlantis Interested in participating in a research study Looking for an upcoming event in your department Subscribe to The Daily Items that appear in the Community Postings section are submitted by visitors Posts are reviewed to ensure they are appropriate for our audience but typically are not edited by University Marketing and Communications Case Western Reserve University is committed to academic freedom and promoting diversity of thought The views of those who speak on our campus do not necessarily reflect the views of the university administration or any other segment of the university community A large area of Corrales and parts of Rio Rancho experienced electricity outages Nov UPDATE 5:00 p.m.- PNM has released a statement that they will not be able to address all power outages today "Crews are working as safely and quickly as possible to restore power to all customers impacted by an outage Some customers may experience prolonged outages due to ongoing weather conditions and the large number of outages," it reads Thousands of people don't have electricity in Corrales and parts of Rio Rancho all of Corrales is experiencing a severe outage from its Rio Rancho entrance to its Albuquerque exit as of 11 a.m The outage map indicates the issue will be resolved by about noon The map indicates that near 5,000 people were impacted PNM issued a statement saying the outages are due to the winter storm A truck took out part of the Village sign and the gazebo outside Village Hall Feb CORRALES - The Corrales Village Council meeting was canceled Feb 25 due to a vehicle crash outside the Village Hall a driver suffered a medical emergency that caused him to veer off the road at a high rate of speed crashing into two power poles at Corrales Road and E driving through the fence and trees in front of Village Hall before crashing through the Village Administration sign and ending up in the gazebo behind the courthouse," it reads in a news release on Corrales's website The driver was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries "No other vehicles or persons were involved in the incident The accident shut down Corrales Road from Ella to Coronado from the time of the accident until early morning on 2/26/25 while PNM replaced the damaged poles PNM and Comcast are in the area this morning Crews from Corrales Public Works and Parks and Recreation are cleaning up damage to Village property," it further reads The council meeting for that day was postponed and will now be held on March 4 at 6:30 PM with the same agenda A mock up of the school from the design team CORRALES -- The Albuquerque Public Schools plan for a Kindergarten through 8th grade school in Corrales was received with mixed reaction by village council at the Dec CORRALES — The Albuquerque Public Schools plan for a K-8 school in Corrales was received with mixed reaction by village council at the Dec Dean Cowdrey with Roma Architecture presented the item “This project is very exciting for us because there’s this connection to Corrales,” Cowdrey said this has been kind of an exciting project for us to be a part of.” Cowdrey and his team are tasked with converting the current elementary school into a K-8 school The project will add 56,000 square feet to the existing campus the new campus will be around 100,000 square feet we formed a design committee with members from the school community couple students and we worked with them for really almost a year now,” he said The purpose of that committee was to establish goals for the construction including reflecting the community’s values having the architecture that would “inspire learning” and having a design thoughtful of the existing context Cowdrey referenced the unique traditions and architecture of the village we wanted the design to allow the kids to be safe and worry-free,” he said but APS staff say the number will most likely be around 400 The original buildings that make up the current elementary school were built between 1958-68 with the newest part of the elementary campus constructed in 1999 The new campus will include renovations to the elementary school and new construction with an administration building a building for kindergarten through second grade a two-level building for classrooms and teachers’ lounges a split building for the cafeteria and stage area and a sports hall The design currently has three entrances to the school having the elementary school students and middle school students all in one place will alleviate traffic that currently occurs with the separate schools Their goal is also to preserve the surrounding ecosystem Councilors had concerns about how high the buildings will be compared to the rest of the village the tallest building is the recreation center which will be the tallest building of the project Another concern was regarding the long driveway for parent drop-off Councilors were reassured that an emergency exit was added to the design there is a gate for school members to use as an exit off campus APS will also work with local emergency services to ensure parents are notified properly and situations are handled professionally Another reassurance was that neighboring homes wouldn’t be disturbed The design includes a privacy fence around the school and lights that do not cross property lines The other concern was the timeline for the project and how the contractor intends to move forward Cowdrey’s team explained the process will be broken up into phases in order to have minimal impact on the learning environment Students would be moved to one side of the building while the other undergoes construction The project is estimated to start in March if all goes smoothly with the rest of the process and is set take a little less than two years to complete Home » Archive » Top News » Corrales Mike Maker and John Stewart's Resolute Racing were the leading jockey Corrales was the leading rider at the Holiday Meet from 2020 through 2022 and the Winter/Spring Meet in 2021-2022 Runners sent out by the Mike Maker barn won seven races one better than Larry Rivelli and three clear of Steve Asmussen John Ennis and Brendan Walsh on four victories Resolute won its first owner's title as part of a six-way tie for the top Also finishing with two wins were Two Hearts Farm and the partnership of Down the Stretch Racing The Holiday Meet delivered strong returns for horseplayers with the average 50-cent Pick 5 paying a remarkable $32,219 showcasing the sizable wagering pools available on a nightly basis the average $2 win mutuel returned an impressive $18.37 The Winter/Spring meet at Turfway begins on New Year's Day with a special 1 p.m Racing continues Thursday through Saturday beginning at 5:55 p.m Copy Article Link Casa San Ysidro / The Gutiérrez Minge House will join with the Village of Corrales for a free event to celebrate the fall harvest Casa San Ysidro houses a collection of rare artifacts in a historic adobe home and multi-acre setting Enjoy entertainment and the famous heritage art show Check out Acoma Pueblo Enchantment Dancers performing traditional and contemporary dances of Acoma and Hopi pueblo; The North Valley Tune Tanglers – playing tunes from old Appalachia to New Mexico Lara Manzanares – award winning Northern New Mexican singer-songwriter; Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild; Santero Charlie Carrillo; San Felipe Potter Rosalie Chavez; seed-focused activities with Rio Grande Return; and much more and explore the creativity of our heritage during the fall season,” said Mayor Tim Keller “Casa San Ysidro is a special place filled with fascinating history and beautiful artifacts in a historic adobe home.” Learn about living traditions of New Mexico including retablos 10 a.m.-Noon: Acoma Pueblo Enchantment Dancers Noon-2 p.m.: The North Valley Tune Tanglers Noon-2 p.m.: Acoma Pueblo Enchantment Dancers The Pueblo of Acoma Enchantment Dancers are from the Pueblo of Acoma which sits atop a 360-foot sandstone mesa approximately 60 miles west of Albuquerque It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States (along with Hopi pueblos) They perform traditional and contemporary dances of Acoma and Hopi pueblo the is directed by second generation Johnathan Keyope who teaches third generation family and extended family members Johnathan and the group believe in sharing and educating their culture and to ensure the survival of the Acoma Keresan language and traditions celebrates an upcoming and successful hunt As a social dance it is shared to bring peace and unity among the people throughout Mother Earth Rio Grande Return will offer hands-on seed-focused activities to deepen our relationship with native plants and their ecological and cultural importance Build a pinch pot from clay for wild seeds help clean wild seeds for use in habitat restoration and learn about ongoing opportunities to help [email protected] [email protected] The 311 Community Contact Center is a centralized call center for the City of Albuquerque The 311 service is a single telephone number for all non-emergency City of Albuquerque inquiries and services The official website for the City of Albuquerque a familiar citizen participant in Select Board meetings Corrales has filed nomination papers to seek one of the three open board seats in the March town election “This Select Board seat requires actively researching team work collaboration and interpreting information being presented but also listening,” Corrales said in a media release Corrales added that she “listens with intent It’s the most valuable skill I possessed during my lifetime and likely because I sat on board meetings taking dictation; fully attentive clearing distractions (internal or external) The candidate said she sold her home in Connecticut and moved to Vermont following the September 11 “This state offered me the opportunity to feel safe welcomed and closer to nature,” as well as a good place to raise her son “working for investment banking firms; Smith Barney Furman Selz ING and CIBC World Markets as an administrative assistant She said that work “required expert certification; numerous software financial accounting and Series 7 General Securities Representative qualification,” including an underwriting Municipal Bonds course at New York University “sacrifice was required and very clear instead While her son attended Monument Elementary in Bennington she said she obtained a degree at Southern Vermont College “acquiring my bachelor of science in business management.” Corrales said she later left Vermont temporarily to allow her son to complete his high school education in Chapel Hill she said she worked in real estate and was an employee recruiter Corrales said she also has worked as an essential worker in health care in New York City “Helping dying patients also gave courage to face uncomfortable situations and subject matters.” She said she volunteered to work in the city during the COVID-19 pandemic “My conscience did not permit me to stand still and watch from afar; I wanted to help,” she said although “family members begged me to not go Corrales said of the reasons she wants to run for the Select Board ordinances and much more; the role of citizenship is crucial while I was enriched having European culture nurtured and motivated his children to help community I want to achieve the goal of embracing reform.” “candidates should have zero alliances or relationships foundations or being a town employee including family members and friends working for such “It's not easy because Select Board members are criticized misquoted or attacked by the very people that they're trying to help,” she said Jim Therrien can be reached at therrienjim76@gmail.com or by phone at 413-281-2646 Get the latest headlines every morning in TheBeat We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Project heads and community leaders broke ground March 26 for the Tortugas Arroyo Improvements Project on Don Julio Road in Corrales CORRALES — The Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority broke ground March 26 on a project geared toward keeping the Rio Grande clean was done by SSCAFCA working in tandem with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and Compass Engineering SSCAFCA’s Executive Engineer Dave Gatterman who took hold of a shovel at the ground breaking “We are working on the Tortugas Arroyo Improvement project which is essentially a water quality project where we’re taking water that comes off of the industrial park and we’re mounting it through a water quality treatment system,” he said He said while there isn’t a threat right now there is potential for future industrial activity to create more water quality issues “So we’re trying to deal with that up front and we’ve been working in partnership with the Corps of Engineers now for a very long time to kind of get this project up and moving,” Gatterman said He was joined by contractors and community leaders to celebrate the ground breaking including Compass Engineering Project Manager Shane Meihaus USACE ABQ District Deputy District Engineer Jacob Pauley SSCAFCA board of directors secretary/treasurer Ron Abramshe According to a contract agreement for the project urban stormwater runoff is the largest contributor to pollutants in the nation’s waters The Tortugas Arroyo project is designed to protect the Rio Grande from pollutants running off a Rio Rancho industrial park It will remove floatable debris and sediment from the upstream industrial park Sediment reduction will not only prevent urban runoff pollutants in sediment from reaching the river but will also allow for better downstream hydraulics by limiting sediment accumulation Miller has been present for many similar projects with SSCAFCA “I think we really cracked the code and set the path for a continued partnership and many successful projects,” he said He added that he was very excited about what the project will do for the river “Anything we can do to prevent contaminants from making their way to the river is something we can all get behind,” Miller said Cates said she was impressed with the project “I’m very impressed and so happy to see Sandoval grab these opportunities Just all the opportunities small and large just to access our very limited water source that we need,” she said Coronel stated that it was an interesting and exciting project whenever we can put in something that we know is going to benefit water quality and benefit in the water as a resource,” he said He added that getting water to go a way it doesn’t normally is for good reason the project will be quick with an approximate end date in July LEFT: Restaurant Forty Nine Forty’s Smoked Picanha Peruvian purple potato piloncillo and whiskey reduction The dining area at Restaurant Forty Nine Forty in Corrales The bar at Restaurant Forty Nine Forty in Corrales owner of Restaurant Forty Nine Forty in Corrales the head chef at Restaurant Forty Nine Forty prepares for work at the restaurant in Corrales on Nov A pair of dry-aged sirloin caps is prepared for a dish at Restaurant Forty Nine Forty in Corrales on Nov The 4940 Wedge Salad at Restaurant Forty Nine Forty in Corrales Patrons enjoy the dining area of Restaurant Forty Nine Forty in Corrales on Nov and Restaurant Forty Nine Forty has found a niche deep in the heart of Corrales Walk inside and you are greeted with a quaint market filled with specialty items that you will not find in commercial retailers Owner Erin Williams moved to Corrales more than 20 years ago from Southern California “I wanted him to have a real rural experience in some place that he could on his way to work see cattle and sheep and things like horses,” she explained “I thought that was a really unique opportunity for him and to kind of have more of a kind of a country lifestyle but be able to kind of get down to the end of Alameda road and be (at) a mall and conveniences (like) that.” Williams has always been a “foodie” and traveled all over the world in her previous career “My favorite things to do were to go to local markets and groceries and small locally owned and family owned restaurants and try to stay away from the big “So that’s where I kind of developed a love for food and all kinds of food whether it’s something I get at a restaurant or something that I can get and take home it was always kind of a hidden passion for me.” She and her mother worked together for almost 21 years until her mother decided to retire Williams continued the business for about three years but the pandemic took its toll Williams’ parents relocated to Corrales about 10 years ago and live next door to Williams Her parents have vineyards on their property and Williams decided to take care of the vines while reconnecting with herself It led to Williams thinking about a concept that would become Fancies Bakery She said the idea behind Fancies was a place for the community to gather Fancies offers specialty food from around the world as well as baked goods grab and go items and coffee from Candlestick Coffee Roasters that is also located in Corrales Williams met her business partner Scott Norman who had planned to open a “cool Mexican taco place” like the one he frequented while living in San Diego it soon became clear that a taco business was not the right direction to follow in Corrales This would lead to Williams and Norman opening Restaurant Forty Nine Forty in March 2023 “We aligned ourselves with chefs that helped us develop a more high-end experience,” Williams said “We really thought it would take off based on the demographics in the market here in Corrales and that’s when we came up with Forty Nine Forty.” Williams wanted to create a space that felt sophisticated and chic and like nothing that could be found in Albuquerque and Santa Fe She wanted to create an experience similar to one you would find in New York City “There’s been a lot of thought put in every single element to pull it all together to give you an experience that is unmatched.” Restaurant Forty Nine Forty features a seasonal menu that changes four times a year Williams collaborates with head chef Isai Salinas and his team to create an approachable menu with items that people are familiar “I think some of the techniques that we’re using are a little bit more unique,” Williams said “We do have a dry age program for our rib-eyes And the rib-eye is probably our most popular entrees It’s a 21-day dry-aged (rib-eye) and there are not a lot of folks that are doing that here locally.” Another highly popular request is the Roasted Sea Bass “We’re doing it with a forbidden black rice a beet and carrot puree and blood orange salsa with almonds,” she added It features a Peruvian purple potato piloncillo and whiskey reduction sauce Handmade tortillas also come with the menu item “That’s really yummy and smoky and good,” Williams said “It’s made with the trim of our dried rib-eye along with the ground sirloin,” Williams said so it’s a big burger (with) green chile and (white cheddar) cheese onions and pickles on a homemade brioche bun.” Restaurant Forty Nine Forty also offers items for guests with dietary restrictions or preferences “We spent a lot of time trying to develop a lot of gluten-free and vegetarian options,” Williams explained We heard what the public had to say about that and we listened our menu is full of a lot of really good dietary options for our folks.” 505-554-3850; fanciescorrales.com/forty-nine-forty Branded Content & Special Sections Editor Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content it provides narrative coverage of local trends going beyond the headlines to keep you informed Rozanna M. Martinez is the arts and entertainment editor of the Albuquerque Journal. You can reach her at rmartinez@abqjournal.com Stay informed with the latest top headlines from your trusted local source the Albuquerque Journal—delivered to your inbox every day Stay in the loop with the top stories of the week delivered straight to your inbox every Saturday Sign up to see what’s trending and get the latest on the stories that matter most to our readers Get breaking news and important alerts sent straight to your inbox as they happen Stay up-to-date with the latest sports headlines and highlights from the Albuquerque Journal Get the latest on local happenings delivered straight to your inbox Heartstrings Theatre brings Disney's "Frozen Jr." to the African American Performing Arts Center Dec Heartstrings Theatre Company will be performing their musical play Disney's Frozen Jr at the African American Performing Arts Center Dec "It felt like a really good blend of Winter and Christmas fun entertainment during this time," said director Somer Sloan who is also the founder of Heartstrings Theatre and its artistic director Disney's "Frozen Jr." will have three shows: 6:30 p.m "We have put in a lot of work with an awesome tech crew people who are working on the mics; we are so grateful to have them the wonderful people who bring us food and the costume people; we are so grateful for all of them," said Parker Clayton Heartstrings Theatre Company is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing inclusive theatre opportunities for children rehearsal was conducted at Corrales Elementary School and being able to make new friends," said Eliza Poffenberger who is playing a townsperson and is a big fan of the movie "Frozen." The production is in partnership with the African American Performing Arts Center (AAPAC) “We are overjoyed to bring 'Frozen Jr.' to the African American Performing Arts Center,” said Kim Rothwell board president of Heartstrings Theatre Company “This partnership allows us to amplify our shared mission of celebrating diversity and creativity while ensuring every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of theatre.” This musical adaption of the beloved Disney classic tells the story of sisters Elsa and Anna and the obstacles they must overcome to save the kingdom of Arendelle The production features a cast of local children and teens and is quite the holiday event for all ages Tickets can be purchased at simpletix.com/e/heartstrings-theatre-production-of-disneys-tickets-194204 For more information, visit heartstringstheatre.com I have many family members from all different ages and I guarantee you they are all going to love it," said Logan Milligan shared the sad news on Facebook on Saturday not only with her songs but also with her kindness and generosity She will be remembered for her contributions to the entertainment industry but most of all for her love of life and family," she said "Please join us with your prayers and kind thoughts as we celebrate her beautiful life," she added Further details regarding memorial services will be shared soon Corrales first rose to fame in Australia with her hit "Come Closer to Me." When she returned to the Philippines first starring in "Your Evening with Pilita," a number of other shows One of her latest work was a special participation in "Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers." Her other hit songs include "Kapantay Ay Langit," "Usahay," and "Ang Pipit." 10 night as Mary and Joseph take their place by the baby Jesus A donkey glows in the light of the luminarias as people follow Mary and Joseph back into the church Jace Lopez as Joseph and Ava Cadena as Mary perform in Las Posadas Dec People had the option to participate in the short precession with a donkey Mary and Joseph leading Corrales into the holiday season That’s what Las Posadas signaled for the village the evening of Dec Las Posadas has been part of the Christmas season and is a religious festival celebrated in Mexico and Latin America to commemorate the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem The name Las Posadas translates to “The Inns” in Spanish but Corrales’ celebration occurs earlier and is a one-night-only performance “We’re so glad that you’re able to join us We’re excited to present Las Posadas for the second year in a row We had presented them for 14 years between 1999 and 201 and we’re so glad that we brought them back,” Corrales Historical Society Board President Ken Martinez said Martinez was proud that the program was bilingual All songs sung during the short precession were sung in Spanish as were most of the songs at the end of the performance People had the choice to follow this year’s Mary (Ava Cadena) and Joseph (Jace Lopez,) through a miniature path made of luminarias outside the Old San Ysidro Church The music was sung by choir members from the San Ysidro parish they led the group in singing famed carols such as “Silent Night” and “Joy to the World.” The holiday season celebration will continue in the village in the coming days the church will host the Festival of the Nativities Jaune Quick-To-See Smith (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation Montana) Installation view of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: Memory Map (Whitney Museum of American Art Friends and creative collaborators remember famed Native visual artist and curator Quick-to-See Smith Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, a prolific visual artist and curator based in Corrales and the first artist to curate an exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington 24 after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer Her death was confirmed by Garth Greenan Gallery in New York City Smith, also the first Native American artist to have a retrospective show at the Whitney Museum of American Art who was 40 — and a 14-year-old Métis-Cree mother an enrolled Salish citizen of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation Her mother gave birth to Smith’s sister and left the family soon after Smith didn’t see her mother again until she was 25 where they lived in a one-room cabin with two other families “We would roll in our blankets at night against the walls to keep the adults from stepping on us,” Smith said in a 2023 oral history interview with Rebecca Trautmann for the Archives of American Art at Smithsonian Institution … I just remember being hungry all the time … having a runny nose all the time She became enamored with art in primary school “Indian kids have a thing about smelling something and then tasting it “[Jaune] had such a hard life,” said Joshua Orsburn who served as the printer in 2024 in Smith’s printmaking workshop in Corrales Smith offered Orsburn the position after the young printmaker an admirer of Smith’s work and a graduate of the Tamarind Institute in Albuquerque had reached out to her while going through a rough patch and struggling financially “It’s amazing to me that it never turned her to be jaded,” Orsburn said of the difficulties Smith faced in her youth “All it did was make her open up her heart even more and keep a lookout for those who needed her It’s almost like she had a sixth sense for helping people because she was always there when I needed her.” Smith learned printmaking at Tamarind while studying for her Master of Fine Arts at the University of New Mexico in the late 1970s “I saw Jaune’s work somewhere at an exhibition these [paintings] would make really beautiful prints,’ ” said Marjorie “Marge” Devon who was then the director at the Tamarind Institute “I immediately found out more about her and discovered that she lived in Albuquerque and called her and asked her if I could visit her studio She was so lovely and so welcoming and so excited to try something new She was always somebody who was receptive to a new way of expressing herself Smith’s first-ever lithograph prints were of the sandhill cranes she had seen the day she came to Tamarind “She thought about how she had seen them flying from where her reservation was in Montana,” said Devon “So that migration was a theme that she wanted to explore.” Smith completed 18 residencies over four decades at Tamarind she would be so open and interested in ideas and approaches that a new person would have,” said Valpuri Remling Tamarind’s current master printer who collaborated with Smith “Having that kind of open mind after all those years and that seniority and so much more experience it just tells you everything about the kind of person she was.” “[Jaune] was absolutely riveting as a person,” Carroll said She looked at me just straight up and said ‘I don’t show any.’ She changed a good deal of the arc of what we were up to.” the gallery features works by such Indigenous artists as Douglas Miles (San Carlos Apache/Akimel O’odham) Virgil Ortiz (Cochiti Pueblo) and Jeffrey Gibson (Mississippi Choctaw/Cherokee) Although the gallery does not represent Smith it has several artworks by her in its collection “She wasn’t afraid to tell people and point them in the direction of what they needed to see and learn,” said Laura Phipps the associate curator at the Whitney Museum of Art who curated Memory Map Phipps traveled with the artist throughout the Northwest “There were some shows we went to see [there] that were big group shows,” Phipps said “[At] one big group show of young Native artists from the region Jaune [wrote] down every name [and] she was telling us I think I might know their uncle.’ … And I am certain she reached out to every artist that she didn’t know already in that show because that was how she learned and how she cared.” I would like to show more Indigenous artists I just don’t know any,’ ” said Diana Gaston ‘These are the artists that you should be paying attention to These are the artist that you should know.’ Her entire career she was always collecting information on other artists and looking for opportunities to further their careers.” including the Academy of Arts and Letters Purchase Award New York in 1987; the Women’s Caucus for the Arts Lifetime Achievement in 1997; the Governor’s Outstanding New Mexico Woman’s Award and New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts both in 2005; and a Living Artist of Distinction Award from the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in 2012 Smith was elected to the National Academy of Art in New York Smith held an Associate of Arts from Olympic College a bachelor’s in art education from Framingham State College and an master’s in visual arts from the University of New Mexico as well as four honorary doctorates from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design In a video produced by the Whitney Museum of American Art in 2023 It’s that maybe it [the exhibition] will start to crack this whole issue of Native Americans being invisible.” she was always thinking of other people,” Orsburn said she spent every day in the studio because she wanted to make sure that when the day came had work to rely on and had things from her career that were going to keep elevating them Smith’s family members were not available for comment. 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Photographer Dennis Chamberlain has organized a book that has a minimum amount of words and a maximum amount of images. The book is titled “Eighteen Years in the Village: A Photographic Tour of Corrales, New Mexico.” Chamberlain has been living in the village for that long. Photographer Dennis Chamberlain has organized a book that has a minimum amount of words and a maximum amount of images. The book is titled “Eighteen Years in the Village: A Photographic Tour of Corrales, New Mexico.” Chamberlain has been living in the village for that long. And through the lenses of his digital Nikon cameras, Chamberlain finds beauty in a multitude of subjects — people, animals, buildings, balloons, waterways, trees and mountains. Some of the photos are of the natural landscape of Corrales, such as “An Early Spring Snow” on West Valverde Road, “The Corrales Bosque in the Fall,” and the tall, overhanging tree limbs of “Mariquita Road” with a Porsche in the far background. Some of the beauties are Chamberlain’s portraits of people. Among them are Corrales artists B.C. Nowlin, Chris Turri, Juan Wijngaard, Barbara Clark and Sherry Gross, and jazz trumpeter Bobby Shew. Chamberlain finds beauty in human-made structures, such as the high-ceilinged Sala Grande of Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez-Minge House, the long pergola at the Casa Perea Art Space and the Old San Ysidro Church in a snowstorm. He encounters beauty in the animal kingdom — a coyote in the Corrales bosque, and several images of sandhill cranes, which are seasonal residents of the village during their migratory months. There’s a handful of photographs of horses with humans on or alongside them. One shows Harry Touloumis, a horse shoer, standing next to a horse. Chamberlain writes that Touloumis, nicknamed “Wild Horse Harry,” is a village icon. On another page, Andrew Roybal is on horseback in the 2023 Corrales July Fourth Parade. In the early part of the book are a batch of photographs of hot air balloons — aloft, landing in Corrales — during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. In fact, the front cover has a cropped version of a photograph from inside the book called “Balloon Fiesta Morning” that Chamberlain had taken from above Sagebrush Drive in Corrales in 2008. Perhaps the most imposing and breathtaking images are reserved for the Sandias, sans balloons, that he shot from Corrales. One of those is a dramatic photograph of the muscular, deep orange-red Sandias over pages 2 and 3. It is appropriately titled “The Watermelon Mountain.” Sandia is Spanish for watermelon. Two other captivating mountain photos are “The Sandia Towers in the Clouds” on a morning in January 2021 and “First Snow,” which displays the Sandias after a chilling snowfall that blanketed the mountain in mid-December 2010. Chamberlain said in a phone interview that after about five years of taking pictures of people in Corrales, he expanded his interest to other subjects. He is president of the Corrales Arts Center, and for 10 years was the New Mexico Councilor of the Professional Photographers of America. Chamberlain moved to Corrales from Dallas, where he had worked as a certified public accountant for about four decades. “I had considered myself a fairly decent amateur photographer. I became serious about photography in 2000 in large part because of the digital age,” he said. Chamberlain was raised in Rochester, New York. He said his first camera was a medium-format hand-me-down from his father, Philip M. Chamberlain. His father was the manager of the Eastman Kodak Processing Lab in Dallas at the time that developed the famous Abraham Zapruder film of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Dennis Chamberlain will sign copies of his book “Eighteen Years in the Village: A Photographic Tour of Corrales” from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 29, in a booth at the Corrales Harvest Festival. He will also discuss and sign copies of the book at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Corrales Community Library, 84 West La Entrada. The book can also be ordered on the website corralesartscenter.org. All proceeds from the sale of Chamberlain’s book will go to the Corrales Arts Center. 1. Celebrate the season with the city of Rio Rancho’s Fall Festival from 2-8 p.m. Saturday at the Rio Rancho Events Center. The day will featu… Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. 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It was like walking into a bodega in Jerez - the air alive with the scent of yeast The occasion was the unveiling of Viña Corrales – some very special single vineyard (or nearly single vineyard as I’ll explain later) sherries from Peter Sisseck the great Dane behind Pingus in Ribera de Duero He’s been a lover of sherry since he visited the region in the ‘90s The problem was the wines seldom lived up to the experience of drinking a fino in a bar in Jerez or straight out of the barrel in Sanlúcar de Barrameda The reason was that the heavy charcoal filtering used to make lighter wines stable and pale also robbed them of character and meant that they deteriorated quickly the importance of the vineyard had been lost “All the oenologists said: we don’t make wine from vineyards Yeast and cellar are more important,” Sisseck explained But in the past Jerez vineyards like Macharnudo or Miraflores would have been as well-known as Montrachet “Now we are learning the importance of vineyard,” he said A similar process is going on in Champagne with grower producers "Vineyards like Macharnudo or Miraflores would have been as well-known as Montrachet." Sisseck finally took the plunge in 2017 creating Bodega San Francisco Javier in conjunction with Carlos del Rio González-Gordon from the González Byass family They began by acquiring a solera of sherry started in the 1960s by Ángel Zamorano Corrales at Calle San Francisco Javier Not everyone was entirely positive: when they first took it over there were mutterings in the industry that they were in Sisseck’s words “destroying this beautiful thing.” They acquired eight hectares of vines in pago Balbaína and two hectares in pago Macharnudo The former is closer to the sea and at higher elevation leading to fresher more elegant wines whereas Macharnudo produces wines with more body According to Sisseck the acquired solera had a Balbaína character though it didn’t only contain wines from a single pago Since 2017 they have been making wines and adding them to new criaderas (layers of barrels) added to the existing solera Sisseck plans to use natural yeasts as far as possible though “the first vintage we struggled with ferment” so they had to use a cultured product The wines are made only from the free run juice while the press wines are sold off to other bodegas They add a little SO2 before fermentation to “knock out the bacteria” but then no more is added New regulations from the Consejo Regulador which came into force this year mean that lighter styles of sherry like fino and manzanilla no longer had to be fortified if they reach a natural 15% ABV Sisseck described fortification as “the elephant in the room” when I brought it up He explained that “if alcohol is too low it leaves the field open to bacteria.” Hence the larger producers are “nervous about low alcohol because a bacteria taking hold in a big cellar would be a disaster.” With fewer barrels to keep an eye on he thinks they can make sherry safely at 14-14.5% with no danger of spoilage He has not been impressed with some of the new wave table wines coming out of the region labeled as Vino de Pasto: “They can be boring,” he said ”They’re throwing out the baby with the bathwater Palomino is a boring grape.” So his wines are traditional finos but with an increasing emphasis on terroir as the solera develops The first release of Viña Corrales was in 2020 Whole world went through period of alcoholism,” he joked in his deadpan Danish manner According to Sisseck the best time to take out of the Balbaína solera is in the springtime “If we don’t take enough out the wine gets old and heavy We were taking out 6% annually but I think sweet spot is closer to 7%.” the flor died back and Sisseck worried that he had lost the solera “I said ‘I had everything under control’ but I was worried.” The 2022 release is noticeably darker than other wines To all intents and purposes these are vintage wines with the character of the solera changing according to the seasons and as it becomes more predominantly Balbaína Currently they have 250,000 litres ageing and sell 8-9,000 litres a year The wines are as far as possible the true taste of solera: “we use no filtration whatsoever We tasted eight wines in total including the Sobretabla a wine with one year ageing that will go into the solera poised somewhere in style between a table wine and fino Sisseck described it as a “clumsy white wine” but I think he could have bottled that And we also tasted wines from earlier in the solera system that had three and seven years ageing There was a treat at the end: a pre-release sample of his Macharnudo wine It’s made in a style called ‘fino–amontillado’ a heavily aged fino known in Sanlucar as a manzanilla pasada (Hidalgo make a fine example) It’s richer and more full-bodied than the Balbaína wines It was noticeable how fresh the first wines were even after years in bottle Sisseck thinks future releases will be good for long ageing To show intent they are packaged in Burgundy bottles with proper corks; “a brave move” according to Guy Seddon head of fine wine buying at Corney & Barrow channeling his inner Sir Humphrey The idea is for them to be sold in smart restaurants When they gave a taste to the old cellar master to try he described it as “almost too perfect” A back-handed compliment if I ever heard one single vineyard and the rediscovery of obscure grapes varieties there seems to be real energy and excitement about sherry at the moment that it’s great that sherry seems finally to have woken up after decades of slumber Tasting the new Viña Corrales wines (Bodega San Francisco Javier) On the palate there’s apple and vanilla It’s round There's a real Burgundian quality about this with a long salty finish Viña Corrales Pago Balbaína 2022 saca (the current release stocked by Corney & Barrow RRP £37.85) On the palate it's creamy with fresh apple that has a distinct salty tang gorgeous freshness with yeasty Marmite notes Pre-release saca from solera laid down at Bodega San Francisco Javier Average age 6-7 years - fino-amontillado style a little toffee and a slightly funky character Viña Corrales and the other wines from Bodega San Francisco Javier are imported and sold in the UK through Corney & Barrow which is a commercial partner of The Buyer. 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Gerardo Corrales and his family accept the award for the Holiday Meet's leading rider The Turfway Park Holiday Meet concluded Dec 28 with Gerardo Corrales clinching his sixth riding title Mike Maker securing his 23rd training crown and Resolute Racing earning its first leading owner title at the track Corrales added another title to his impressive resume finishing with 14 wins and earnings of $599,134 in purses also topped the Holiday Meet standings from 2020-22 and the Winter/Spring Meet in 2021-22 Corrales was followed in the standings by Fernando De La Cruz Maker's barn delivered yet another dominant performance posting seven wins—one more than Larry Rivelli—with purse earnings of $564,753 and Brendan Walsh tied for third with four wins apiece John Stewart's Resolute Racing was part of a six-way tie for leading owner with two wins but topped the group in earnings with $199,253 Sign up for BloodHorse Daily Live racing resumes Wednesday at Turfway Park for the start of the Winter/Spring Meet The New Year's Day program will have a special 1 p.m followed by Thursday-Saturday evening cards starting at 5:55 Rene Sedillo waves with to antique vehicles with his two grandchildren during the Fourth of July parade In the Village of Corrales reacts as she is sprayed with water from the crowd during the Fourth of July parade in the Village of Corrales People react as they are sprayed with water by Steve Silva during the Fourth of July parade in the Village of Corrales attends the Fourth of July parade with her family and friends In the Village of Corrales The Stuck Lizard Vineyards at Laughing Rabbit Ranch participate in the Fourth of July parade in the Village of Corrales Parade participants are sprayed with water during the Fourth of July parade In the Village of Corrales Billie Pyzel is framed in the window of a 1931 Ford Model A before the start of the Fourth of July parade in the Village of Corrales A hood ornament displayed on a 1953 Plymouth during the Fourth of July parade In the Village of Corrales Parade participants are sprayed with water by Steve Silva during the Fourth of July parade in the Village of Corrales A group of teen girls prepare for a water fight during the Fourth of July parade in the Village of Corrales Scenes during the Fourth of July parade in the Village of Corrales Parade participants spray attendees with water during the Fourth of July parade In the Village of Corrales Children react as they are sprayed with water by Steve Silva during the Fourth of July parade in the Village of Corrales trainer Mike Maker securing his 23rd training crown and Resolute Racing earning their first leading owner title at the track in Florence Ky.Corrales added another title to his impressive resume previously topped the Holiday Meet standings from 2020-22 and the Winter/Spring Meet in 2021-22 Maker’s barn delivered yet another dominant performance posting seven wins – one more than Larry Rivelli – with total purse earnings of $564,753 John Ennis and Brendan Walsh tied for third with four wins apiece.John Stewart’s Resolute Racing was part of a six-way tie for leading owner with two wins but topped the group in earnings with $199,253 and Robert Sulzberger Jr.The Holiday Meet delivered strong returns for horseplayers the average $2 win mutuel returned an impressive $18.37.Live racing resumes Wednesday at Turfway Park for the start of the Winter/Spring Meet The New Year’s Day program will have a special 1 p.m followed by Thursday-Saturday evening cards starting at 5:55 p.m Mohaymen has found a niche with pasture breeding methods and the debates surrounding trainer Bob Baffert This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Key West and Coral Shores sent their best wrestlers to Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale on March 1 for the FHSAA 1A Region 4 championships the Conchs and Hurricanes competed against the top talent from a pool of 34 teams.  Key West’s impressive team placement was fueled with a first-place finisher in 175-pound Alfredo Corrales and will represent the Southernmost City at the FHSAA 1A State Championships at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee this week Corrales will not be the only athlete wearing a Conch singlet at states; three more Key West grapplers qualified with top-four finishes at regionals Abram Canet was the regional runner-up at 132 pounds and Jake Ferguson (120) and James Searcy (150) each placed fourth for an automatic bid to the big show Joining the gentlemen will be Maria Halushka who placed third in the girls competition on Feb Joining the Conch five will be a trio of talent from the Upper Keys Coral Shores’ Sebastian McCoy punched his ticket by securing the regional runner-up spot at 120 pounds Costa Tuttle at 106 pounds and 150-pounder David Beltran each finished in the third-place spot in their weight classes making it a total of eight athletes from the Keys competing at the highest level in prep wrestling.  with later rounds and the semifinals on March 7 https://issuu.com/keysweekly/docs/keys_weekly_sports_wrap_25-0424?fr=sMDZlYTgzODMwMjc Get Keys Weekly delivered right to your inbox along with a daily dose of Keys News CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Pet parade participants move down Corrales Road during the Corrales Harvest Festival Pati Zaccaria kisses her pet pony Chico Suave and her mother Karizma Moeller participate in the Harvest Festival Pet Parade on Sunday on Corrales Road Paloma the Chihuahua waits for the Harvest Festival pet parade at Corrales Elementary School sits in his mini tractor before he rides it in the Harvest Festival pet parade at Corrales elementary school on Sunday dressed as Beetlejuice rides her pony Mocha Spirit for the Harvest Festival Pet Parade on Corrales Road Veronica Navigto and puppy Zuzu participate in the Pet Parade on Corrales Road last Sunday Theresa Zortman dressed as Lock from the Nightmare Before Christmas pushes her chickens in a stroller for the Harvest Festival Pet Parade on Corrales Road on Sunday Gina Shorten with Movement Caravan Circus walks through the Harvest Festival pet parade on stilts dressed as Jack Skellington from the Nightmare Before Christmas on Corrales Road on Sunday dressed as Sally from "The Nightmare Before Christmas," rides her horse down Corrales Road during the Harvest Festival Pet Parade on Sunday George the Guinea Pig was a runner up in the pet mayor election Chico Suave is the new Pet Mayor of Corrales