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			Perry reflects on SCSDby  Lisa Alvarado | May 12, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
It's been a road filled with hard work, positive accomplishments in difficult financial times, along with detours that have been, to say the least, challenging. But Socorro Consolidated School District's interim superintendent, Vanetta Perry, was able to speak with pride about the gains the district has made during her tenure. She hopes the "transparency and directness" she has tried to bring to day-to-day activity has rippled through the district at all levels. On June 30, she will leave her current position and move to a new position as assistant superintendent/human resources, under the new incoming Superintendent Randall Earwood. Earwood will take the helm at SCSD on July 1.

			Alamo art inspires at Chamber of Commerceby  Lisa Alvarado | May 12, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
The Socorro Chamber of Commerce is graced this month with the vision and creativity of students from Alamo Navajo Community School. The exhibit features the hard work of the students in teacher Hannah Treder's Community Art, Art II, Art I, and Advanced Art Studio classes. 

			Fresh farm fun frequents the plazaby  El Defensor Chieftain Reports | May 12, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
The Socorro Farmers Market offers fresh produce — radishes, asparagus, lettuce, honeys, meat and dairy products — much of it organic, along with baked breads and bagels, hand-crafted pottery, local art, hand-crafted soaps and lotions and all of it available for purchase. The market members were in full force during the Cinco de Mayo celebration, and are in the plaza every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Starting in June, the market will also be open on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

			Parkview looking to futureby  Lisa Alvarado | May 12, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
The May 7 meeting of the Socorro School Board allowed Parkview Elementary to highlight its plans to fully adopt the national Common Core Standards by the end of school year 2013. Principal Marvin Martin and his staff took turns explaining all the requisite elements of the soon-to-be-enacted changes. High on the staff wish list to the board were the following items: adding more staff in general — a music teacher in specific — and additional funds for supplies. It was also an opportunity for Martin to praise his staff for their "exemplary work, and their support," and in turn, be praised by them for the same.

			Magdalena interested in solar plant; buys police equipmentby  Julia M. Dendinger | May 12, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
Discussion of a possible solar panel manufacturing facility in the village of Magdalena was put on hold Monday evening, because representative of the company were not present.

			Wild Bunch rides into Magdalenaby  Lisa Alvarado | May 9, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
Welcome back to the wild, wild West! Magdalena is turning back the clock to the glory days of cowboy life. The Wild Bunch Association Rodeo will gallop into the Magdalena Stockyards, Saturday, May 12, and Sunday, May 13. Rodeo admission for either day costs five dollars per four person carload. Tickets to the Saturday night dance run five dollars and children under six will be admitted free. 

			Macey Children’s Center opensby  Lisa Alvarado | May 9, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
The sun beamed bright, the walk was thronging with about 50 admirers, and pre-schoolers were decked in their finest, including one little girl resplendent in a pink ballerina tutu. In short, all was set for a hallmark event and the return of some hometown heros. New Mexico Tech officially cut the ribbon at the new Macey Family Children's Center on Friday, May 4, with its largest benefactors, Bill and Cheryl Macey, in attendance.

			Socorro shuttle routes see changesby  Abigail R. Ortiz | May 9, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
Residents can continue catching a ride along one of Socorro Transportation Department’s routes to out-of-town destinations. 

			Members still mad as hellby  T.S. Last | May 5, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
At Wednesday's Socorro Electric Cooperative board of trustees meeting, member-owners of the private, non-profit corporation picked up where they left off at the annual meeting two weeks earlier, railing against the board of trustees during the public comment period.

			Concern over coach’s conductby  Lisa Alvarado | May 5, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
The April 30 meeting of the Socorro District School Board was a mix bag of positives and negatives. 

			SHS senior transcript glitchby  Lisa Alvarado | May 5, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
The Socorro School District sent a letter to all parents of senior students dated May 3 informing them that due to a "miscalculation" by the JMAC software that it used to report grades, students who have requested transcripts prior to May 3, 2012, for any reason, such as college applications or scholarships, may need to re-submit a new transcript.

			Bosquecito road project fundedby  Lisa Alvarado | May 5, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
Call it a Hail Mary pass, call it a windfall, call it blessed good news. It was a long shot, but the county just received money to rebuild Bosquecito Road.

County Manager Delilah Walsh revealed to El Defensor Chieftain that the award will be $1,930, 236.39.

			Library offers eAudio books nowby  Abigail R. Ortiz | May 5, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
You don’t need to pick up a book to read it.

The Socorro Public Library has expanded to offer an eAudio service, where individuals can download books and listen to them on their computers, iPods or MP3 players.

			Avid gardener wins contestby  Jonathan Miller | May 5, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
Patsy Hicks had no expectations last December when she entered the Birds and Blooms Great Backyard Giveaway. At best, she was simply hoping for a six-pack of plants or maybe some binoculars. After all, the chances of winning a contest with more than 33,000 entries were slim. 

			BLM announces landscape approach for public land managementby  El Defensor Chieftain Reports | May 5, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
The Bureau of Land Management recently released an update on a bureau-wide initiative that is helping the agency evaluate and respond to public land issues, such as wildfire, energy development and climate change, while continuing to promote the smart use of the public lands. 

			Forest Service planning burnby  El Defensor Chieftain Reports | May 5, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
The Cibola National Forest, Magdalena Ranger District is planning a prescribed burn to help improve wildlife habitat and forest health. 

			Summer reading program on the wayby  Abigail R. Ortiz | May 5, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
The shelves at Socorro Public Library are piled high with books that have never been read. These books spill out onto counter and table tops, meaning the library’s annual summer reading program is around the corner. 

			Buried Treasureby  Staff | May 5, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
From Victorio Peak to the Lost Adams Diggings, New Mexico is filled with buried treasure stories. Are such stories fact or fiction? Spanish gold, and other treasures, have been found by archaeologists, prospectors and treasure hunters over the years. According to legend, there's a lot more out there to find. Here's a few of the popular stories and some clues to consider. Good luck!

			Fire might be arsonby  Brent Ruffner | May 2, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
Fire crews are investigating a fire that destroyed a structure Sunday just east of Socorro, said Socorro Fire Chief Joe Gonzales. 

			Energy and economy top Wilson’s Senate agendaby  Brent Ruffner | May 2, 2012 | Filed under: News 		
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson called for change in the economic health of the nation and had a strong stance against Obamacare during a visit to Socorro on Monday. 

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