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A Socorro man who reportedly opened fire in a parking lot near New Mexico Tech, killing Quentin Sisneros, will remain jailed, a judge ruled Monday. Read moreJudge rules Alvarado will remain in custody

What started as a family pastime has grown into a beloved local business with statewide recognition. Read moreOrtiz Jerky: a family tradition thriving in Socorro

As temperatures drop, fire officials across Socorro County are warning residents to take extra precautions to prevent winter-related fires and emergencies. Read moreLocal fire officials urge winter safety

Magdalena trustees approved a $24,893 Rural Library Program grant from the New Mexico State Library for fiscal year 2026, as well as a $5,500 grant from the John … Read moreMagdalena Public Library receive grant monies

Socorro Mayor Ravi Bhasker said it’s been almost a decade since Socorro has seen the type of violence it did on Wednesday with a shooting death in a parking lot n… Read moreSuspect in Socorro shooting apprehended at Magdalena residence

Sherri and James Beam, the Pie Town husband-and-wife team behind High Desert BBQ Sauce, have spent the last decade transforming their homemade sauces into a full … Read moreHigh Desert BBQ takes orders from their Pie Town headquarters

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The suspect has been apprehended as of Friday, Nov. 21. NMSTP PRESS RELEASE "On Friday, November 21, 2025, following a nearly 48-hour manhunt aided by the Socorro Police Department, New Mexico State Police agents located Anthon…

State Police have identified the victim of a fatal hit-and-run reported on Nov. 11 on Highway 60 just west of Socorro as 38-year-old Katrina Martineau of Reserve.

The Village of Magdalena is moving forward with plans to independently manage its geographic addressing system following a collaborative effort with the New Mexico 911 Bureau, easing concerns raised earlier about emergency response and compli…

“Cold Backed Before Coffee” is the motto Magdalena rancher and entrepreneur Charity Saulsberry has built her new café around.

Fire departments around the county have reached critically low staffing levels resulting in delayed responses to emergencies according to Socorro County Emergency Manager and Fire Marshal Fred Berger.

Richard Rumpf has resigned as mayor of Magdalena after serving in the position since July 2016 following the resignation of Diego Montoya.

The Socorro County Animal Shelter is among the 25 local governments across the state to receive a much-needed boost. The help has come in the form of a $18,631 state grant that will help repair aging infrastructure and support animal welfare …

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Leonardo Perez, 21 pleaded no contest to charges from a shooting that injured a Socorro high school football player and assistant coach one year ago in November, 2024.

The sound of bagpipes filled the crisp morning air at Socorro’s Isidro Baca Park as community members gathered Saturday to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The annual Veterans Day ceremony opened with the Nationa…

The Socorro Electric Co-op (SEC), the City of Socorro and New Mexico Tech (NMT) are close to finalizing an agreement that requires Socorro Electric Co-op to refund members about $600,000 they were overbilled during a non-compliance period wit…

The Socorro County Manager’s contract was unanimously terminated at a special meeting last week.

For the first time in its 36-year history, the Festival of the Cranes at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge has been canceled, another outcome of the ongoing federal government shutdown that has furloughed refuge staff and brought cri…

Socorro is experiencing a cinematic revival as a new road-trip film is being shot across various local sites, bringing with it a wave of economic activity and community engagement.

Stephen Keiser, the county’s GIS Specialist and 911 Addresser, issued a formal letter to the Village Council warning that Magdalena’s current addressing practices violate New Mexico’s Enhanced 911 Act. According to Keiser, the village has bee…

Among the items approved was Resolution 2025-13, authorizing official representatives and signatory authorities for a state-funded preliminary engineering report on the village’s wastewater treatment and collection system. Mayor Rumpf said th…

A regular local election was held Tuesday, Nov. 4. The following results are an unofficial tally of votes cast within Socorro County. There are 12 of 12 total voting locations that have been tallied. Results will not be official until they ar…

In preparation for the pause of SNAP benefits on November 1, EDC is compiling a list of resources in Socorro and Catron counties to help alleviate food insecurity in the coming days.

The Socorro and Veguita senior centers will move to a four-day week starting November 3, to cut costs while continuing the same services.

New Mexico Tech Interim President Jackson has been attending local meetings to promote a Student and Community Wellness Center.

The district’s proposed $5 million GO Bond which would fund capital improvements without raising property taxes will be voted on during the Nov. 4 election.

The idea of canceling the community pumpkin giveaway on Friday, after the kitchen fire at Sofia’s Kitchen & Burrito Tyme, never crossed owner Stephen Rosas’ mind.

Starting October 14 and running six days, regional astronomers in the Magdalena Astronomical Society collaborated to host the 32nd annual Enchanted Skies Star Party (ESSP), an educational event that drew over 130 enthusiasts from across the country.

Representatives from the City of Socorro, Socorro County, New Mexico Tech, Socorro Schools, Magdalena and Socorro General Hospital came together for an Earthquake tabletop drill organized by the Socorro County Local Emergency Planning Committ…

The Socorro Electric Co-op (SEC), the City of Socorro and New Mexico Tech are scheduled to attend a status conference in the matter of non-compliance fees for the SEC at 9 a.m. on Oct. 31.

For more than 50 years, La Pasadita has been a staple of authentic Mexican cuisine in Socorro, and under the leadership of Mauro Portillo Jr., the family-run restaurant continues to thrive with fresh ingredients, community ties and a deep res…

Socorro County Commissioners approved the purchase of a wheel loader, two motor graders and rotary cutter at their Oct. 14 regular meeting.

The village of Magdalena secured a $2.6 million grant for sewer line relining and infrastructure upgrades.

From left, candidates Steven Edmondson, Ronnita Montoya, Cynthia Canner, Illiana Perez (Moderator), David Koshkin (Moderator), Jane Anderson, Selfie Anaya and Mark Martin at the Socorro School Board forum at the Loma Theatre on Tuesday. With…

For James Allison, the skies over Albuquerque are more than just a scenic backdrop, they’re a family legacy. The 31-year-old balloonist from Socorro returned to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta this year not just as a spectator, b…