Storehouse selling burritos to raise funds today
Letter to the editor: Socorro Storehouse folks are looking at the calendar and recognizing that many Socorro area families will be needing extra help in the weeks ahead. During the…[Read more]
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Wade questions Wagner
The Wednesday Socorro Electric Cooperative meeting took on elements of a court case as acting board chairman David Wade played inquisitor by shooting questions at board member Charlie Wagner designed to imply Wagner had done something improper subsequent to the Co-op's District V election.
Christmas tree auction, gala coming right up
The Christmas Tree Auction and Gala tree preview will be Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Macey Center upper level from 6 to 8 p.m. Entry is free. The Gala Dinner…[Read more]
Socorro Balloon Rally returns
Beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Socorro Recreation complex, 10 hot air balloons and skydivers will ascend into the clouds and return to earth. Liftoff is at the new…[Read more]
Research continues at Bosque del Apache
At Bosque del Apache over 30 different research projects are taking place at any given time. From an ongoing study on mountain lions to a weekly waterfowl survey, the bosque…[Read more]
Creating a new world record
Engineer attempts to give Guinness book something unique to post Ephraim Ford went on a lark. It was a very planned out lark actually, because it involves setting a world…[Read more]
Body found near burned vehicle
The Bernardo Volunteer Fire Department responded to U.S. 60 and N.M. 304 at 8 p.m. Monday in reference to a vehicle fire, according to a press release from the New…[Read more]
Obama wins in Socorro County, and the nation
Socorro County celebrated a relatively smooth election day Tuesday according to County Clerk Rebecca Vega. During a time that many counties and states were experiencing long lines at the polling stations, Socorro County's polls were done by 7 p.m.
Alamo elections bring new faces to board positions
Some new faces will appear on the Alamo Chapter and Alamo School Board starting Jan. 1.
Mineral symposium brings rock lovers to Socorro
Bringing people to Socorro from all across the country this weekend, the 33rd annual New Mexico Mineral Symposium is held Saturday and Sunday and provides a forum for both professionals and amateurs interested in mineralogy.
2012 General Election results: Socorro County only
(“D” indicates Democrat, “R” indicates Republican and “I” indicates incumbent) State Senate District 28 Howie C. Morales (D-I) 4,362 State Senate District 30 Clemente Sanchez (D) 490 Vickie S. Perea…[Read more]
Tech needs new building
New Mexico Tech is looking to build a new building to house the multi-function geology department. The college wants to make the department more accessible and safer, as well as bring all its functions into one building. The new facility would accommodate the museum, state geology bureau, storage, teaching and lab spaces currently spread throughout several different areas of the campus.
Moving into the light
Barbara and Antonio Mendez met in Taos where they established a solid on-again-off-again relationship.
Hearing waylaid
A hearing to determine if Socorro Electric Cooperative will need to release more than just the names of its members to interested parties ended abruptly on Oct. 11 when the judge asked the attorney for petitioners Charlene West, Carol Pittman and Sara Robinson to rewrite a writ of mandamus.
District V – SEC Candidates: Co-op elections Saturday
The Socorro Electric Co-op District V trustee election takes place Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Datil Elementary School Gym in Datil. Voting starts at 1 p.m. and ends at 4…[Read more]
Afternoon fire breaks out in Socorro
An abandoned home went up in flames shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday on the south end of Socorro near Interstate 25. Socorro’s Assistant Police Chief Mike Winders said the cause…[Read more]
Cordova wins District I Co-op election
Longtime Socorro Electric Cooperation trustee Leo Cordova won the Saturday District I election held at La Promesa School Cafeteria in Las Nutrias. Cordova received 118 total votes while his opponent,…[Read more]
SocorroFest!
For 10 years people have been coming to the Socorro area just to celebrate music. In an extravaganza weekend, Socorro will light up with the sound of music of all…[Read more]
Eighteen-year-old takes festival art honor
Tess Mansfield found her love of art as a high school student in Socorro, “I was determined to find a hobby to occupy my time,” she wrote in her blog….[Read more]
Five spirit creators offer samples
The Spirit Tent at SocorroFest offers a taste of New Mexico beer and wine. With the $5 entrance fee, guests get a free commemorative glass with their entry. Only visitors…[Read more]