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Auto extrication: training for real life emergencies
On Saturday, members of the Fire Departments from Midway, North Socorro County, Magdalena, the Very Large Array (VLA), and ...
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Whooping it up and shooting blanks
The Blue and the Gray. North vs South. Johnny Rebs vs Billy Yanks. Smoking muskets and booming cannons.
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Socorro’s swim teams set new records
What a Season! As we wrap up our final swim week, we can’t help but celebrate an incredible season. Our swimmers achieved 152 ...
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Area basketball teams looking for state tournament seeding
At 20-5 and 6-1 in district play, the Steers are looking to right their ship after stumbling against Cliff (17-4) on the road ...
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Ocampo resigns as Socorro football coach
Socorro High School for many years has been one of New Mexico’s outstanding Class 3A football programs. But the Warriors find ...
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The long and winding roads of Socorro County
Eight people spoke up during public comment at the Socorro County Commission meeting last Tuesday, concerned that their roads ...
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Former community member speaks out
After being dropped off in Silver City, Danny, an organic farm intern, felt they had just been kicked out of a cult. A quick Google search provided Danny with information that caused concern. Their ...
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Socorro is sending eight wrestlers to state tournament
David Gutierrez Jr. got the kind of finals match he needed against Deming’s Isaac Ledezma as Socorro’s two-time defending heavyweight champion topped his opponent at the 5:20 mark to win first place ...