Print Edition 4-25-2013
“Ready When the Time Comes” emergency planning
With fire season upon us Magdalena village Trustee Diane Allen is heading a group of volunteers whose goal is to provide shelter and information to area residents in times of emergency or evacuation situation.
Relay For Life is an all-night affair for cancer research
The approaching Relay for Life weekend means those purple toilets around town are making their appearance.
Arts Party brings out the creative side of young and old, kids and families
Everyone is an artist at Socorro’s Finley Gym when the Community Arts Party returns for its seventeenth year, Saturday, Feb. 9. Arts and crafts, ranging from corn husk dolls to wire art, will be demonstrated and created by attendees throughout the day. Admission is free.
Abeyta Street art gallery location evolving and growing
The art gallery in the Juan José Baca House, on Abeyta Street in Socorro, has seen many changes. The weathered sign on the east end of the building has, for years, advertised the Fullingim, Isenhour, Leard Galleries; the space has also been home to Curious Crow Studios, the working studios of Natasha Isenhour, Margi Lucena and Georgette Evans Grey.
New children’s book by local author comes with CD
Jan Thomas, local writer of books for children, is excited about her latest book “Let’s Sing a Lullaby With the Brave Cowboy,” getting a multi-media treatment with music and narration by Mariam Funke and Doug Figgs.
Piro Indians welcomed back to Socorro area in ceremony
Descendants of the original inhabitants of Socorro County, the Piro Indians, were honored in a “welcome home” celebration Nov. 17 at El Camino Real International Heritage Center south of Socorro.
Alamo Gallery and Gifts celebrates third year for area artists
Alamo Gallery and Gifts on California St. in Socorro celebrated its third anniversary Nov. 1 with a full complement of local artists and artisans
Village Board plans improved traffic control at corner of Chestnut and Fourth
The Magdalena Village Board of Trustees tentatively approved in October a request to provide extra safety at the corner of Chestnut and 4th Streets. Trustee Diane Allen said a resident near that intersection was concerned about traffic during times before and after school when children are crossing the area, and that a four way stop may be needed.
Board seeks $336,000 to fund village well project
At its Sept. 17 meeting The Magdalena Village Board approved the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan for the next five years, which included the top three most needed projects for the community.
Ag Country Propane opens branch office in Magdalena
Magdalena residents now have another option for propane service with the local opening of Ag Country Propane, owned and operated by Jim “Jimbo” Williams of Quemado.
