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Feb 13, 2025 · Magdalena School board voted not to renew Superintendent Dr. Glenn Haven’s contract on January 20. In a 3-2 vote, Board President Lynn Major, board members Rachel Montoya and Sharon Harris were against the renewal, with Kelby Stephens and Bre…

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Dec 23, 2024 · On Saturday, members of the Fire Departments from Midway, North Socorro County, Magdalena, the Very Large Array (VLA), and Pie Town met at the Magdalena Fire Stat…

3 days ago · David Gutierrez Jr. got the kind of finals match he needed against Deming’s Isaac Ledezma as Socorro’s two-time defending heavyweight champion topped his opponent at the 5:20 mark to win first place at the Region 2-4A wrestling championships over the weekend. Gutierrez (36-2) has been so ...

4 days ago · Socorro High School for many years has been one of New Mexico’s outstanding Class 3A football programs.

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2 days ago · Deb Haaland, who announced her run for governor earlier this month, made a campaign stop in Socorro. Over one hundred people gathered at the Capitol Bar and Brewery on Sunday night to hear her speech.

Dec 5, 2024 · In a three-two decision, the Socorro County Commissioners approved giving elected officials a raise beginning in 2025 for those entering a new term.

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