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Great food done locally
Farmers markets and cottage industry food sales are as old as medieval times. In the Great Depression, people grew Victory Gardens, harvested and canned their own food, and homemakers baked and preserved foodstuffs to share with neighbors.
Sarracino puts shoulder to the wheel
Sarracino Middle School Vice Principal Jennifer Molina was guardedly optimistic about academic progress in her recent report to the Socorro school board.
Community Arts Party = big fun
The annual Community Arts Party on Saturday, Feb. 11, was once again an SRO event of the first order.
Wilson makes stop in Socorro
Heather Wilson wants Socorro County residents to know she is "ready to draw the line."
Community pitches in for Magdalena rodeo grounds
The rodeo grounds in Magdalena will have a new look in time for the for the annual Old Timers’ Reunion, held July 13-15.
Sarracino students soar in science
The future is fast upon us. Where will we get the next generation of criminologists, forensic scientists, the next crop of engineers, car designers, architects, environmental experts and geological geniuses?
Magdalena Schools optimistic about MAP test scores
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) scores are becoming more prominent with every report card cycle. What do they mean, really? And if you're a parent, how do they impact your child?
$10,000 reward offered to find dog killer
Animal Protection of New Mexico is offering a $10,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for shooting and killing dogs in Lemitar and Polvadera.
Socorro schools beef up technology
Enhanced, safe student email, improved web hosting, faster internet access and a tighter internet use policy were the order of the day at the Monday, Jan. 30 board meeting of the Socorro Consolidated School District. The Socorro School Board took steps to upgrade technology, while keeping costs down.
Real life meets art at Chamber of Commerce
The work of two New Mexico artists with a knack for capturing everyday life — simple, sometimes raw, uniquely beautiful ― grace the walls of the Socorro County Chamber of Commerce for the month of February.
Dogs shot in Lemitar
For any pet owner, the death of a beloved companion can be a crushing experience. Several residents of Lemitar have been faced with that painful reality after a rash of dog killings in the area.
Village gets offer to buy former Indian school
The hot-button topic at the Jan. 17 village of Magdalena Council meeting was a proposal by an Ojo Caliente man to acquire the former Bureau of Indian Affairs school, purchased by the village in March, 1997. It poses serious redevelopment issues for the village, since there is asbestos throughout the property, as well as other potential health risks.
Magdalena superintendent earns contract extention
Superintendent Mike Chambers received a vote of confidence at the Magdalena School Board meeting held Jan. 17. The board renewed his contract and gave him a one-year extension covering the end of the 2013 school year through 2014. The executive board met in closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation prior to its programmatic meeting. Upon completion of the agenda, the board met privately, deliberating for about an hour.
Wellness weekend wins fans
The Socorro Health and Wellness Fair held last Saturday at Garcia Opera House offered the community an assortment of ways to stay healthy. An array of traditional and complementary health care practitioners and services were in full force.
Former festival coordinator writes book on Bosque del Apache
"Reading about the history of a place enhances our appreciation of it," said Robyn Harrison, author of "Bosque del Apache, a Brief History."
Veteran issues on agenda for Sen. Ulibarri
As the 2012 Legislative session gets under way, Sen. David Ulibarri (D-Grants) said he plans to take up a fight on behalf of war veterans.
Magdalena superintendent says marks don’t reflect how good schools really are
Magdalena School District Superintendent Mike Chambers was not surprised when he heard the news from the New Mexico Public Education Department. The district's middle school and elementary school each received a grade of "D," based on state and federal standards for public schools. The relative bright spot was the district high school received a "C" grade.
Village hires Nance, Pato & Stout as attorney
The Jan. 3 meeting of the Magdalena Village Council quickly resolved a number of issues, both new and old. Due to blizzard conditions last month, several key pieces of business were tabled until the Tuesday night session.
Chamber features Hurtgen’s photos
Photographs of Lauren Hurtgen’s world now line the walls of the Socorro Chamber of Commerce for the month of January.