New Mexico Drought Workshop

  Representatives of the National Drought Mitigation Center, National Integrated Drought Information System, New Mexico State University, and state and federal agencies will discuss the Spring/Summer 2013 drought and wildfire outlooks for New Mexico, with an emphasis on livestock production during [more]

50 Years For Monette Ford

  Monette Ford in Socorro was honored April 24 by Ford Motor Company for achieving 50 years as a family-owned franchise. In a letter congratulating Chuck Monette, John Felice, General Manager of Ford Lincoln Sales, said “you are among a [more]

"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. “The program, an offspring of the American [more]

New Catron County Convenience Centers Schedule

Catron County has announced a change in the operational days and hours for the county convenience centers. These changes go into effect June 1:   Cruzville Convenience Center Thursdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.   Datil Convenience Center Mondays 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Thursdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m.   Glenwood Convenience [more]

High desert or food desert?

By Nancy Newberry Do we live in a food desert? According to the USDA's August 2012 Economic Research Report 140, we do. Food deserts feature a “large proportion of households with low incomes, inadequate access to transportation, and a limited number [more]

Free pet vaccination clinic sponsored by city and local veterinarians

For two Saturdays this spring the City of Socorro has joined forces with the Ark of Socorro and Socorro Animal Haven veterinarians to host vaccination clinics. The City of Socorro will be funding no-cost city dog and cat license tags [more]