Cattle growers to meet in Socorro
The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association will hold its southwest regional meeting in Socorro at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Bodega Burger Co., 606 California St. “Anyone…[Read more]
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City fireworks plan in place
The Socorro City Council kicked off the summer season with a fireworks proclamation and an announcement that the city pool opens Sunday during its regular meeting Monday.
Charter school bond decided
Parents and supporters from Cottonwood Valley Charter School filled the room Monday evening for the board of education meeting of Socorro Consolidated Schools.
Co-op meeting delayed
The annual members meeting of the Socorro Electric Cooperative took place May 15 at Finley Gym in Socorro, and the board took many pauses to consult with New Mexico parliamentarian Adam Hathaway.
Irrigators face water shortages this season
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District hydrologist David Gensler said the length of this year's irrigation season will depend on the monsoon. This year, there just isn't enough water in reservoirs up north to supply farmers with irrigation all summer without help from summer rainstorms.
MRGCD candidate speaks
Only one candidate and fewer than 20 people showed up for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District Position 6 candidates' forum at the Socorro County Annex on Monday night. Incumbent candidate Chris Sichler went ahead with the forum, which was sponsored by the Socorro Soil Water Conservation Service.
Soliman family celebrates three Tech graduates on same day
All three Soliman brothers earning bachelor's degrees in 2013 wasn't planned.
Paz, Lady Warriors shine
The Warriors came home loaded with 17 new medals from the AAA state track meet held in Albuquerque last Friday and Saturday. The Lady Warriors can boast 12 of those medals, having competed in a total of 14 events at the meet last weekend. The boys brought home another five, including two first-place medals in jumping events, earned by Adam Paz.
New water nets weight in bass tournament at Elephant Butte
The middle parking lot by Marina del Sol at Elephant Butte Reservoir was bustling at 6 a.m. May 18 as anglers arrived with the sun to compete in the Socorro Valley Bass Club's third tournament of the year. Anglers hit the water and the real action started as they headed for the best waters in the lake for the day. The real buzz, though, was when they returned at 3 p.m. to weigh their catch.
Socorro has it’s own workplace hero
It was after dinner on a warm September night at the Smith’s Food and Drug store in Socorro. Baby Romeo was limp and blue. His parents were frantic. Lucky for…[Read more]
City benefits from COG
The Socorro City Council approved its continued membership in the South Central Council of Governments for fiscal year 2013-2014 during its regular meeting May 6.
Alamo rollover kills two
The FBI is investigating a one-vehicle rollover accident by Alamo that left two people dead last week.
Coalition hears from Tripp
About 60 San Augustin Water Coalition members were in attendance for an annual meeting at the Datil school gym May 11.
Of co-op pots and kettles
"One opposed, that's normal," Socorro Electric Cooperative board of trustees president Louis Aguilar said at the April 24 co-op board meeting when trustee Charlie Wagner voted against a motion and everyone else voted in favor of it.
Athletes have good showing at 1A, 2A State meet
Magdalena's Barak Stephens, a sophomore, continued to shine during the New Mexico State Track and Field Meet in Albuquerque over the weekend, taking home three medals and placing in five events. Stephens' highest achievement was third place in the 400-meter dash for Class AA.
Wild ride at Wild Bunch Rodeo
There were a couple of unexpected "wild rides" in Magdalena last weekend during the Second Annual Wild Bunch Reunion Association Rodeo, when the Cowboy Slicker Race turned into a saddle bronc riding contest for one team. The contestants, Peggy Winders Dewey and Nicole Haley, were able to get control of their ride, and finish the race in second place. Rusty Trantham and Dough Caudle took home the first place prize in this contest.
Alamo rollover leaves two dead
Alamo The FBI is investigating a one-vehicle rollover accident by Alamo that left two people dead last week. Magdalena Marshal Larry Cearly reported the accident happened about 4:30 a.m….[Read more]
Former SCDC employee jams police frequencies
Socorro An ex-employee of the Socorro County Detention Center is facing charges for jamming police radio frequencies with lewdness and a phony distress call April 12. Keith Bailey is charged…[Read more]
Driver leaves his seat
A semi tractor trailer crash took out electricity and telephone service in San Acacia on April 19 because the driver wasn't driving, Socorro County Sheriff's Department deputies reported.