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“They didn’t want to see us”

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“They didn’t want to see us”

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The post “They didn’t want to see us” appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. At 5:29 a.m. on July 16, 1945, the U.S. government detonated the first atomic bomb at the White Sands Missile Range in Socorro County, New Mexico. At homes and farms as close as 12 miles away, many people were still asleep. Others had started on morning chores. After the blast, radioactive ash fell from the sky for five days — onto water sources, kitchen countertops,…Read Article

Kiehnem on barrel racing, “There is no age limit”

Lemitar · Lemitar

Kiehnem on barrel racing, “There is no age limit”

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Lemitar resident Marlys Kiehnem and her mare, Confetti, are regulars on the local barrel-racing scene, and sometimes she comes away with some money, like she did on a side pot at the New Mexico Barrel Racing Association’s Open 4D Barrel…Read Article

Socorro’s Rising Star: Iliana Perez named NM youth leader

Socorro, New Mexico · Socorro

Socorro’s Rising Star: Iliana Perez named NM youth leader

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With poise, passion, and an unwavering drive to lead, Socorro High School senior Iliana Perez has been selected as New Mexico’s Youth Leadership Council (YLC) representative, sponsored by the Socorro Electric Cooperative. The announcement came during a whirlwind of events…Read Article

Bam Margera Reveals Alcohol Addiction Nearly Destroyed His Legs

MEGABam Margera has revealed he nearly lost his legs due to alcohol abuse, but is now fully recovered and back to skateboarding. The famous skateboarder credited his wife, Dannii Marie, for helping him regain his health, as after years of legal troubles and addiction, he's now focused on recovery. Dannii Marie once opened up about how she stayed by his side to ensure Bam Margera remained sober, even going so far as to change his phone number to …Socorro County · Socorro County Read Article

Box Canyon Brewing keeps chugging along under new ownership

New owner Robert Rincones, right, and brewer David Kinder have kept Box Canyon alive and thriving in Socorro. Back in the early part of this year, it appeared that another brewery casualty of the erratic beer economy would be Box Canyon Brewing in Socorro. Right up until the February 28 deadline for state licenses to expire, it appeared that the charming little brewery would be pouring a final pint or two. Then one of its loyal customers stepped…Socorro, New Mexico · Socorro Read Article

City begins conversations to address homelessness

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At the June 24 noon City of Socorro Meeting, Mayor Ravi Bhasker reported on a meeting he had with a representative of Puerto Seguro Safe Harbor Inc., Socorro’s non-profit organization that offers a safe space for those experiencing homelessness and…Socorro, New Mexico · Socorro Read Article

Burros hee-haw through village

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With the thud of hooves, a dash of dust and plenty of community cheer, the inaugural Magdalena Burro Stampede made its mark on the historic mining town Sunday, drawing 54 teams and hundreds of spectators for a unique race that…Magdalena · Magdalena Read Article

Village hires new librarian

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The Magdalena Village Board of Trustees met for a regular meeting on June 23 and discussed the library, fireworks and the upcoming election.Magdalena · Magdalena Read Article

Tiger Football Shows It's Power in Scrimmages

It was Tigers versus Socorro and Cobre when Tiger Football hosted a 7-on-7 scrimmage in Tiger Stadium on Wednesday evening, June 25. It's not the regular season yet, but the Tigers got some valuable experience, running real time, on-field possessions…Socorro, New Mexico · Socorro Read Article

Guest Column: City of Socorro Youth Program

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Hi, my name is Aaliyah, and I’m currently going to 10th grade. I’m excited to be part of this program because it gives me the opportunity to gain real workSocorro, New Mexico · Socorro Read Article

Magdalena gears up for Frontier Fest and Burro Stampede

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The spirit of the old west is alive and well in Magdalena as the town prepares for its annual Frontier Festival and the much-anticipated inaugural Magdalena Burro Stampede, set to take place the weekend of June 28-29.Magdalena · Magdalena Read Article

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