Annual fishing derby set for April 6

The City of Socorro’s annual fishing derby is set for April 6. The free event is loaded with prizes and fun for youngsters from 3 to 17 years of age at Escondido Lake. It was initially started by the Socorro Bass Club more years...

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Socorro Rewind

MARCH 21, 1974 BOTH THE SOCORRO HIGH School Band and Chorus came back from the District Music Festival with Division I ratings. The Central District Large Group Music Festival was held at Moriarty High School in Moriarty last...

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Socorro Rewind

March 14, 1974 A VERY ENTHUSIASTIC YOUNG COUPLE, Jay R. and Beverly McClellan, have just opened up their own business at 135 Court Street in the Socorro Unlimited, Inc. complex. Their business, Mini-Menagerie & Pet Parlor,...

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Socorro Rewind

March 5, 1974 A CROP PRODUCTION MEETING was sponsored by the Extension service Monday afternoon at Zimmerman Hall.The meeting was set up for area farmers to hear a panel discussion on shortages, high cost of fuel and fertilizer...

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BLM talks MOU at County meeting

County Commissioners addressed over a dozen items on their agenda last week, including road work, rate changes and requests. City road project Commissioner Joe Gonzales’ request to use his allotted $200,000 to contribute to the...

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Socorro Rewind

FEBRUARY 19, 1974 SOCORRO BROWNBILT is celebrating this month its 33rd year in business. It was back on Feb. 13, 1941, that Cecil Goad held the Grand Opening of his now well-known shoe store and Western Wear. The first location...

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