Thursday, August 27, 2009

Socorro A Drought Disaster

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By John Larson This week has seen some welcome rainfall in Socorro County, but it may not be enough to rescue the losses ranchers may be fac...

Socorro County Sheriff's Blotter

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The following items were taken from reports at the Socorro County Sheriff’s Department. July 30 A vehicle was pulled over at 11:45 p.m. for ...

Deputies Bust Small Pot Farm

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By John Larson SOCORRO – Deputies from the Socorro County Sheriff’s Department, with assistance from District 1 Drug Task Force agents in Va...

Magdalena’s New City Hall Ready For ‘Grand Opening’

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By John Larson MAGDALENA – Mayor Jim Wolfe reported to the Village Board Monday night that the new municipal building will be ready for occu...

Socorro Schools Receive Technology Enhancement Grant

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By John Larson SOCORRO – Socorro Consolidated Schools has been awarded a grant for $60,000 to use for technology training. Superintendent Ch...

Annual Model Train Show Features Exhibits, Booths

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By Jon Spargo Socorro Train Gang Model Railroad Club The 6th annual Toy Train Show and Swap Meet returns Saturday at the Best Western Hotel ...

OPINION: Letters to the Editor, Aug. 27

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Medical System Needs Overhaul To the Editor: Why is it, when you are having a really, really bad day, when your daughter, recently graduated...

OPINION: Indulge Yourself With Wide Open Spaces

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Magdalena Potluck By Margaret Wiltshire One of the luxuries of living in rural New Mexico is the wide open spaces. Even if you haven’t picke...

OPINION: Giving The Big Guys The Small Business

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Leftish Drivel By Paul Krza In the Wyoming coal mining town where my grandparents and parents lived and where I grew up, my mother often rel...

OPINION: Obama More Elusive Than Our Last Prez

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The Right Side By Rick Coddington As the headlines are showing, Obama’s popularity is falling with the rising awakening of the voters to the...