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Shock in Socorro: NMT pool will not reopen
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (621+ words) New Mexico Tech officials said the university will not reopen its campus swimming pool after a contractor’s review found worsening structural problems, persistent leakage, and potential risks to the steel reinforcement beneath the deck. The announcement came during a May…...
PHOTO GALLERY: Library celebrated Cinco de Mayo with floral fun
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (87+ words) dchieftain Socorro Library visitors celebrated Cinco de Mayo by making flower crowns and ponchos. Sport Shorts for 5/7 District track and field meets for local teams Hall of Fame Celebration for Charles Zimmerly 62 years later, Socorro still remembered for UFO sighting…...
Experience the thrill of the Socorro Road-eo on May 7!
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (362+ words) Support local news. Please select your privacy preferences to continue. It’s not your typical rodeo — there are no horses or livestock — but there will still be plenty of skill, competition and spectacle on May 7 during the annual Socorro Road-eo event....
Art, astronomy and burro racing
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (255+ words) Two communities are preparing for a full slate of mid‑May events that highlight the region’s dark skies, creative talent, conservation work and the growing sport of pack burro racing. Evening programming includes new public art installations along North Main…...
PHOTO GALLERY: Senior Center Egg Hunt
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (85+ words) dchieftain SHS softball rebuilds with consistency and fundamentals NMT Men's Rugby Qualify for National Tournament Socorro Warriors baseball's young team building for future Alamo Track and Field teams seek podium at state Socorro Golf teams hope to compete for state…...
Socorro Golf teams hope to compete for state again
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (979+ words) The Socorro Golf teams return to the links this season led by Head Coach Kristen Griego for the Lady Warriors and Miguel Griego for the Warriors. Along with Assistant Coach Ryan Romero, this coaching staff hopes to defend the Lady…...
Socorro Striders and Riders' Spring Series begins
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (205+ words) dchieftain Socorro Striders and Riders' Spring Series begins Socorro Striders and Riders' Valentine’s 5K fun run took place on East Rd. by EMRTC on Saturday, Feb. 21. A better-than-expected 23 runners made it out for their first run of the Spring Series. Cool…...