Thousands lose net, telephone service   (January 3)
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The New Loma Stadium Cinema makes first public screening Jan. 5   (January 3)
As the new year dawned on Socorro, so, too, did a new era for Socorro's movie theater.

Minimum wage increase affects small businesses   (January 3)
Socorro's small business owners are taking a hit to their wallets due the minimum wage increase, which went into effect Thursday, Jan. 1.

Community Calendar   (January 3)
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Murder suspect still at large   (December 31)
Two men are apprehended following fatal Christmas Eve shooting at Socorro residence

A Christmas 'bundle of joy'   (December 31)
The best Christmas presents often come in small packages.

Romero retires as chief of police   (December 31)
After 44 years, Lawrence Romero is calling it quits.

New Year's predictions varied in Socorro   (December 31)
With one day remaining in 2008, area residents and visitors expressed somewhat somber predictions for the New Year.

Unbeaten Lady Steers suffer a major loss   (December 31)
The Magdalena High School girls basketball team lost its biggest fan.

Have a 'gun safe' holiday   (December 31)
People celebrate New Year's Eve in a variety of ways. Some people shoot fireworks into the night. Others fire rifles or handguns when the clock strikes midnight.

Top News Stories 2008   (December 31)
With 2009 right around the corner, El Defensor Chieftain invites our readers to take a look back at some of the biggest stories that occurred during 2008.

Community CALENDAR   (December 31)