Obitiaries (02/12/2012)
WYCHE – Walter D. Wyche, 77, a resident of Albuquerque, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2012.
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Infant’s Tylenol recalled due to dispenser malfunction
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNeil-PPC, Inc., has announced a voluntary recall at the wholesale and retail levels, seven lots, of approximately 574,000 bottles of Infants’; Tylenol Oral Suspension, 1 oz. Grape, distributed nationwide in the United States. Infants' Tylenol is an over-the-counter (OTC) product indicated as a pain reliever/fever reducer.
New Mexico gets waiver for ‘No Child’
Less than a week after New Mexico was passed over for a waiver from the No Child Left Behind Act, the state has earned a break from the controversial law, joining 10 states that received waivers last week.
From earth's water to cosmic dawn
Two new and powerful research tools are helping astronomers gain key insights needed to transform our understanding of important processes across the breadth of astrophysics.
USDA launches new, more efficient energy website
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last month the launch of a USDA energy website that will provide stakeholders fast and efficient access to USDA energy efficiency and renewable energy data. The announcement builds on the secretary's commitment to develop a modern and efficient service organization as outlined in USDA's Blueprint for Stronger Service, announced last week.
Birth Announcements
• Theresa and James Mishoe, of Socorro, announce the birth of their daughter Amalia Rita Mishoe, on Jan. 27.
Historic Forts Day is Saturday
El Camino Real International Heritage Center is pleased to present Historic Forts Day on Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NRAO earns recognition for diabetes prevention
A program designed to prevent diabetes among at-risk staff members and dependents of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) in Socorro has received recognition from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Letters to the Editor (02/11/2012)
We’re paying for more than just electricity
Editor:
This letter is in regard to the article that appeared in the Feb. 1, 2012, edition of El Defensor Chieftain about Socorro Electric Cooperative’s effort to have the countersuit filed against it dismissed.
Warrior boys win nail biter
A seesaw battle took place at the Socorro Warrior gymnasium Tuesday night that resulted in a nail biting, narrow victory for the Warriors over the visiting Hot Springs Tigers, 46-44.
How to make this year’s Valentine’s Day extra romantic
If you’re planning a romantic dinner at home for you and your Valentine, you’ll want it to have an extra special quality.
Letters to the Editor (02/08/2012)
Rep. Pearce on wrong side
Editor:
I often wonder if Rep. Steve Pearce actually reads the legislation he carries on about. His latest diatribe about what I think is good news about contraception for women really convinces me that he does not.
State of the Onion speech
Here it is. We have delayed giving this State of the Onion speech so as not to compete with President Obama's address, so now we need wait no longer. We use the majestic "we" not out of arrogance, but rather out of proper grandiosity, on behalf of all vegetarians and a few octogenarians. To be precise, we present here not the speech itself, but rather its response, thus assuring balance and equivocation. So let us begin.
Governor now has had her year
A couple of months after Susana Martinez took office, I ran into an old friend who was once active in Republican party affairs and asked him whether he thought the new governor was up to the job.
Chamber announces community award winners
The Socorro County Chamber of Commerce announced winners of its annual community awards, which will be presented at a banquet next month.
Contrarian thinking about ‘legislative reform’
There’s an old saying that no one is safe when the Legislature is in session.
Video Game Czar a role for older players
The difference between men and boys is in the games they play.
Robbing Paul to pay Peter
Many readers are probably sitting around right this moment wondering what it is like to be a newspaper columnist. Oh, wait a minute. You are not sitting around right this moment wondering what it’s like to be a newspaper columnist? Too bad. I'm going to tell you anyway.
Obituaries (02/04/2012)
LOPEZ – Dennis F. Lopez, 49, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012 in Socorro, NM. Dennis was born in Truth or Consequences, NM on September 1, 1962, to Olivio and…[Read more]
Letters to the Editor (02/01/2012)
You’re paying for attorneys fees
Editor:
Thanks for the heads up coverage by your reporter regarding the $30,000 bill Socorro Electric Cooperative recently received from the Kennedy & Han law firm (El Defensor Chieftain, Jan. 28, 2012).