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LOCAL LEGEND: Gordy Hicks, the man behind Gordy’s Hill

LOCAL LEGEND: Gordy Hicks, the man behind Gordy’s Hill

By Regina Barnett El Defensor Chieftain Staff Reporter

El Puente details services for survivors ahead of holiday

El Puente details services for survivors ahead of holiday

Homegrown cryptogram keeps Chieftain readers guessing

Homegrown cryptogram keeps Chieftain readers guessing

PHOTO GALLERY: Socorro Holiday Light Parade & Matanza

PHOTO GALLERY: Socorro Holiday Light Parade & Matanza

LOCAL LEGEND A life of learning and adventure: Patrick Sylvester on teaching, travel and giving

LOCAL LEGEND A life of learning and adventure: Patrick Sylvester on teaching, travel and giving

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Ky Stephens

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Ky Stephens

SMS Lady Braves lose heartbreaker at home

SMS Lady Braves lose heartbreaker at home

PHOTO GALLERY: National Dance Institue Route 66

PHOTO GALLERY: National Dance Institue Route 66

Firearm safety for women

Firearm safety for women

Socorro County teens forge futures through welding program

Socorro County teens forge futures through welding program

Longtime visitor reflects on Festival of the Cranes cancellation

Longtime visitor reflects on Festival of the Cranes cancellation

Local artist Colleen Gino blends science, music and art

Local artist Colleen Gino blends science, music and art

Local Legend, Sonny Baca: A Life of Service, Honor, and Heart in Socorro County

Local Legend, Sonny Baca: A Life of Service, Honor, and Heart in Socorro County

NMT Students Plan Harvest Festival

NMT Students Plan Harvest Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day at Isidro Baca Park 2025

PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day at Isidro Baca Park 2025

Local turkey farm gobbles orders ahead of Thanksgiving

Local turkey farm gobbles orders ahead of Thanksgiving

Youth Spotlight: Reserve senior blends grit and grace on the field and in the arena

Youth Spotlight: Reserve senior blends grit and grace on the field and in the arena

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Tisha Mexicano

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Tisha Mexicano

Quilt raffle to support local family facing cancer

Quilt raffle to support local family facing cancer

La Pasadita Cafe continues family tradition in Socorro

La Pasadita Cafe continues family tradition in Socorro

Youth Spotlight: Bianca Garcia brings heart and hustle to the court and beyond

Youth Spotlight: Bianca Garcia brings heart and hustle to the court and beyond

Bosque event is a hoot despite setbacks

Bosque event is a hoot despite setbacks

Keola Padilla brings back the Miss Teen Alamo crown

Keola Padilla brings back the Miss Teen Alamo crown

PHOTO GALLERY: Alamo Days Parade 2025

PHOTO GALLERY: Alamo Days Parade 2025

Fiesta Queen Stella Castillo celebrated faith and family

Fiesta Queen Stella Castillo celebrated faith and family

The real cowboy behind Yellowstone’s Lloyd Pierce

The real cowboy behind Yellowstone’s Lloyd Pierce

Journey’s Place: Escondida’s hidden gem

Journey’s Place: Escondida’s hidden gem

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Oktoberfest blends German tradition and local flavor

Oktoberfest blends German tradition and local flavor

Youth Spotlight: Christian Montoya finds strength and purpose

Youth Spotlight: Christian Montoya finds strength and purpose

Chile Taste-Off drew in hundreds

Chile Taste-Off drew in hundreds

Alamo Gallery and Gifts offer local art and knowledge

Alamo Gallery and Gifts offer local art and knowledge

Sweet Success in Pie Town: 43rd Annual Pie Festival draws crowds

Sweet Success in Pie Town: 43rd Annual Pie Festival draws crowds

Youth Spotlight: Maddie Adams blends science and creativity

Youth Spotlight: Maddie Adams blends science and creativity

Youth Spotlight: Leo Trujillo kicks past limits at The Martial Arts Institute

Youth Spotlight: Leo Trujillo kicks past limits at The Martial Arts Institute

Youth Spotlight: Sophia Zhang uses music to give back

Youth Spotlight: Sophia Zhang uses music to give back

A bee-utiful business

A bee-utiful business

Socorro Toy Train show coming soon

Socorro Toy Train show coming soon

Socorro’s youth shine in rodeo arenas across New Mexico

Socorro’s youth shine in rodeo arenas across New Mexico

Bearded Pig Cats youngest team to do the Socorro Triathlon

Bearded Pig Cats youngest team to do the Socorro Triathlon

Ranching life Miss B: The Ragtag Rancher Kid

Ranching life Miss B: The Ragtag Rancher Kid

From Brush to Bridle, a passion for riding & painting

From Brush to Bridle, a passion for riding & painting

Consistency & Trust The life of a farrier and blacksmith

Consistency & Trust The life of a farrier and blacksmith

Owl Bar & Café celebrates 80 years as landmark

Owl Bar & Café celebrates 80 years as landmark

Raptors take flight at the Socorro Library

Raptors take flight at the Socorro Library

Box Canyon Brewing pours new life into downtown

Box Canyon Brewing pours new life into downtown

A father’s day tribute to the late Fire Chief Arturo Benavidez

A father’s day tribute to the late Fire Chief Arturo Benavidez

Vista de Socorro Apartments grand opening

Vista de Socorro Apartments grand opening

The yarn of Violet Lucero’s life

The yarn of Violet Lucero’s life

Thunder Ridge is full speed ahead

Thunder Ridge is full speed ahead

Youth Spotlight: Addisyn will always find her way back

Youth Spotlight: Addisyn will always find her way back

Summer Knight Festival brings all genres of local talent to Escondida

Faces of our community: Wayne Baca reflects on bullriding and gospel

Faces of our community: Wayne Baca reflects on bullriding and gospel

Reeling in the fun at fish derby

Reeling in the fun at fish derby

Sofia’s: red, green and everything in between

Sofia’s: red, green and everything in between

Ladies in law, the women of the sheriff’s department

Ladies in law, the women of the sheriff’s department

Harold’s Southwestern Gifts celebrates 54 years in business

Harold’s Southwestern Gifts celebrates 54 years in business

Socorro Family Eyes are the window to health

Socorro Family Eyes are the window to health

YOUTH SPOTLIGHT: Dotson, the young author

YOUTH SPOTLIGHT: Dotson, the young author

Otero talks taxes and how to get prepared

Otero talks taxes and how to get prepared

Magdalena boys and girls advance to state hoops

Magdalena boys and girls advance to state hoops

YOUTH SPOTLIGHT: Shredding it with Darius

YOUTH SPOTLIGHT: Shredding it with Darius

Positive Outcomes serves families to the AZ border

Positive Outcomes serves families to the AZ border

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