Print Edition 5-30-2013
Socorro County
New Mexico State Engineer Denies Augustin Plains Ranch LLC Application
The New Mexico State Engineer made a decision Tuesday to deny an application submitted by Augustin Plains Ranch LLC.
Prescribed Burn In San Mateos
The Cibola National Forest, Magdalena Ranger District is planning a prescribed burn to help improve wildlife habitat and forest health. The burn is expected to begin in the next two weeks and will continue until completed, depending on weather and fuel conditions.
Emergency Planning For Village A High Priority
Now is the time to start thinking about preparing for emergencies, according to Magdalena Trustee Diane Allen.
At the Oct. 17 Village Board meeting, Allen said with colder weather approaching it is imperative that residents know their options in the event of periods of extremely cold temperatures.
A Man, a Plan, 37 Water Wells: the San Augustin Desert
Submitted by Don Wiltshire, San Augustin Water Coalition
It’s been four years since someone happened to spot a legal notice in the paper: an application from the Augustin Plains Ranch, LLC to the State Engineer for permission to drill 37 rather hefty water wells out in the San Augustin Plains. The plan was to extract 54,000 acre-feet of ground water per year.
Plein Air Artists To Converge On Socorro and Magdalena
Plein Air Painters of New Mexico’s Annual Members Paintout and Exhibition
set for October 22 – November 6 in Socorro
Feature Film, The Banshee Chapter, To Shoot In Socorro
Nick Maniatis, the New Mexico Film Office director, announced Thursday, Aug. 18, the independent feature film The Banshee Chapter, will shoot in and around Socorro and Albuquerque.
Southwest New Mexico Fishing Report
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.
Update On Three Wildfires West Of Magdalena
From the Cibola National Forest Ranger Station in Magdalena:
• AL Fire is located about 20 miles southwest of Magdalena. Currently, the fire is approximately 150 acres in size. Fire behavior is described as moderate, backing and flanking down slope, burning in ponderosa pine and piñon juniper vegetation. Total Fire Personnel: 3
Socorro County Sheriff’s Blotter
The following items were taken from reports at the Socorro County Sheriff’s Office.
May 16
A vehicle was pulled over at 6:15 p.m. on Interstate 25 at mile marker 124 for a traffic violation. It was found the Silver City driver had a suspended/revoked license with an arrest clause. She was arrested and taken to the detention center.
Veterans To Be Honored At Socorro County Fair
The Socorro County Fair and Rodeo 2011 theme is “Honoring All Military – Past, Present & Future – The Tradition Continues.”
