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2 days ago · It is with deep sorrow to announce Joe (Joey) C Montoya Jr has lost his battle to cancer on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Joey will be remembered by many with great fondness. …

Jan 22, 2025 · Scott Randall Forster, who teed off on March 12, 1968, went to the 19th hole on January 6, 2025. He was a dedicated PGA Golf Professional, obtaining his membership in …

The joke around Socorro Electric Co-op has been that their new CEO, Manuel Gonzales, might need new tennis shoes because he has hit the ground running. By his second day on the job, …

Jan 16, 2025 · An officer called to the 1200 block of El Camino had a good deal of information to deal with after a report of a female suspect knocking on a door and asking for a tissue. The …

Dec 19, 2024 · Our world of journalism has changed a lot over the years, adapting to the ever-changing environment as technology has increased. These developments have given us the …

Jan 2, 2025 · A head-on collision on Highway 60, 12 miles west of Magdalena, resulted in two driver fatalities and one passenger in critical condition today.

2 days ago · Before the decision, board members went into executive session to discuss the status of a Title IX investigation, New Mexico Schools Superintendents v. Public Education …

Jan 2, 2025 · In January, Socorro City Council said if the cooperative were to seek the favor of Socorro City Council, it would have to commit to two things: better rates and no long-term …

Dec 5, 2024 · A document drafted after the Magdalena Law Enforcement Summit was released at the Socorro County Commission board meeting last week. The private meeting between …