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SEC · SocorroThe New Mexico Wrestling Hall of Fame honored Socorro’s state wrestling champions, David Gutierrez Jr., and Sasha Gonzales, by naming the duo to the 2024 Dream Team in Albuquerque on Saturday. “Two from our little town! And more on the way! Winning is an attitude. Get your kids involved; Socorro has more amazing opportunities and coaches than most people realize. Step up and show your young kids the success of David and Sasha. Teach them to beli…See the Story
Socorro softball completes sweep of Hot Springs in doubleheader - El Defensor Chieftain
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Property · SocorroThe deadline for protesting the value of property in Socorro County is fast approaching, with April 29 being the final date residents can submit a protest. Current property owners were mailed their Notice of Value at the start of the month, and each year, Socorro County Assessor Julie Griego’s office hears from residents about everything from increased values to asking for help understanding how to read the form they have been mailed. The assess…See the Story
Taxpayers have until Monday to protest property values - El Defensor Chieftain
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SEC · SocorroA deal is likely to be forged between the City of Socorro and Socorro Electric Co-op (SEC) next month for electric services. The kicker … it won’t be long term and it won’t be in the form of an ordinance.
Instead, the city indicated it was only interested in a month-to-month agreement and nothing more. SEC Director of Communications and Public Affairs Jerrid Williams was in attendance to follow up on a request for a franchise ordinance to be pla…See the Story
Socorro wants month-to-month SEC agreement - El Defensor Chieftain
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Socorro, New Mexico · SocorroOne hundred fourteen Chihuahuas were relinquished to animal rescues last Thursday from a residence in Veguita; one animal rescue has coined the event as the “Chi-pocalypse” Gail Tripp, Socorro County Emergency Manager, said on April 16, Adult Protective Services contacted them about an animal hoarding situation. Jose Gonzalez, Socorro County Animal Control, contacted the dog owners in their home and confirmed there were a large number of dogs. T…See the Story
Veguita residence overrun by more than 100 Chihuahuas - El Defensor Chieftain
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Socorro, New Mexico · SocorroCriminals are growing bolder on New Mexico back roads, but in Catron County this past weekend sheriff’s deputies interrupted a meth operation and arrested a felon who had been warned earlier by Border Patrol agents about smuggling individuals across the U.S. border. During the early morning hours of Sunday, April 21, a one-vehicle roll over was reported on Highway 12, just north of Reserve. Undersheriff R.D. Hays responded and during his investi…See the Story
Catron deputies nab alleged migrant smugglers, undocumented Guatemalans and meth users - El Defensor Chieftain
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Socorro, New Mexico · SocorroApril 30, 1974
MRS. MARGARET PAXTON is as busy as she was in 1929 when she and her late husband, Walter, arrived in Socorro to take over the management of the Val Verde Hotel. Perhaps back in 1929 Mrs. Paxton might have considered herself to be middle-aged at 43. But age has never had any drawbacks to her appearance. She has always been a beautiful woman. But back 45 years ago, she probably would never have believed that on the weekend of her 88…See the Story
Socorro Rewind - El Defensor Chieftain
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Socorro, New Mexico · SocorroSocorro County Commissioners have a special meeting on Monday morning with an executive session to discuss county manager applications. The county currently has 12 applicants, but not all have met the qualifications according to the job description. In executive session the commissioners, with the guidance of the county attorney, Adren Nance, will decide which applicants will qualify for an interview. Questions for the interviews will be drafted…See the Story
Special County Meeting Scheduled - El Defensor Chieftain
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Socorro, New Mexico · SocorroAn estimated 200 runners participated in the Conner’s Causes 5K/1-mile walk in Socorro on Saturday, raising more than $4,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. “We had a great turn out. We are waiting on numbers from a few groups who walked yesterday, but it looks like around 200 people participated,” Jeannie Johnston said via the Connor’s Causes Facebook page on Sunday. Started as the brainchild of six-year-old Connor Johnston eight years ago,…See the Story
Connor’s Causes 5K raises $4,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - El Defensor Chieftain
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