Socorro-Area Man Charged With Sex Abuse Of A Child
A Socorro County man has been bound over to District Court on three felony counts relating to an Aug. 2 incident involving accusations of sexual conduct with a child....

Orville Moore
Orville Moore, 76, was called to his eternal rest Aug. 21, 2008, when he passed away peacefully at his home in Lemitar, N.M....

Dora H. Serna
Dora H. Serna, 76, passed away Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, in Socorro, N.M. She was born Jan. 10, 1932, in Springerville, Ariz., to Lorenzo and Christina (Jaramillo) Hill.  ...

Newsbriefs: As published in the Aug. 27 Hays Free Press


Kyle man gets manslaughter for drunk driving death

A Hays County jury convicted Kyle resident Rolando Ramirez, Jr., on one count of intoxication manslaughter in the 2007 death of Guillermo "Benny" Balderrama, an off-duty Austin firefighter and Kyle resident. Balderrama, 33, was ridin...

Former PEC leaders confess Texland payouts
Three former leaders of Pedernales Electric Cooperative paid themselves more than $380,000 from a secret account at Cattleman's National Bank, unbeknownst to the rest of the board, PEC officials said this week....


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Oil Industry Is First Priority For Pearce


To the Editor:

Looking beyond the usual rhetoric, it is important for New Mexico voters to consider the energy policy views of the U.S. Senate candidates, Tom Udall and Steve Pearce.

It is a clear comparison of a balanced and thoughtful policy of Mr. Udall, who is sincerely ...

Attack On Obama Is Foolish Nonsense


To the Editor:

Rick Coddington’s piece attacking Obama in the Aug. 21 issue of the Mountain Mail is the kind of foolish nonsense that is not helpful for those of us trying to make wise decisions as to who we shall vote for.

Here, verbatim, is what Obama’s Web site does say abo...

Thank You To City Recreation Program


To the Editor:

We would like to show our gratitude and appreciation for the work and support that Socorro City Parks and Recreation Department Administrator Smiley DeCosta has shown toward our clients at Tresco.  

Smiley and his staff have gone above and beyond what ...

Surviving In Magdalena: Village Residents Help Each Other
We just don’t need Chicken Little to tell us “the economy is falling!”  ...

A Glimmer At The End Of The Neoconservative Tunnel
As prices at the grocery store continue to climb, not quite, but almost, keeping pace with gasoline prices, so does the number of hungry people in New Mexico and across the country....


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September Skygazers Treated To Tight Planet Grouping
Our planet parade begins the month at dusk Monday through Wednesday with Venus, Mercury, Mars and a crescent moon all hugging the western horizon. ...

Van Will Take Socorroans To Belen Rail Runner Station
The daily commute to and from Albuquerque and Belen just got easier and a whole lot less expensive. Thanks to a federal grant  and matching funds from the city, an additional van and driver have been added to the transportation pool.  ...

Dahlstrom land gets go-ahead for conservation buy
The chips could be falling into place for a proposed conservation easement on the Dahlstrom Ranch, a 2,275-acre tract of raw land on the Edwards aquifer recharge zone south of the intersection of FM 1626 and RM 967 near Buda....

Project to boost city's power lines
The upgrading of Raton's electric distribution system in and around the downtown area is getting underway this week as specialized crews are in town installing poles, the first step in a project Raton Public Service Company officials believe will make the city's power system more efficient and reli...

EWEB to address hydro project safety
LEABURG: Staff from the Eugene Water & Electric Board will discuss operational issues associated with the utility’s McKenzie hydroelectric operations at a meeting set for Tuesday, August 26th. The 7 p.m. session in McKenzie Fire & Rescue’s Leaburg Training Center will also address safety issues rel...


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County To Seek Funding For Sheriff’s Animal Control Needs
A vehicle and other equipment for the Socorro County Sheriff to use for animal control will be part of the county’s Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan after a tense discussion between the county commission and the sheriff Tuesday night....

City Going Forward With Plans For Convention Center
The Socorro City Council voted Aug. 18 to move ahead with plans to build a state-of-the-art rodeo facility and convention center complex....

Orvis pitches for public health $$
While conceding that the city is looking at a financial deficit in 2009-10, Edmonds City Councilman Dave Orvis asked council for $152,000 Tuesday night to help fund the Snohomish County Public Health District....

Magdalena Water Equipment Damaged By Lightning
Equipment needed for Magdalena’s water system was damaged by a lightning strike two weeks ago, and it will take $30,000 to replace....

Obama vs. McCain: The Health Care Debate
Editor’s Note: David Kerr will be discussing the issues and the candidates for president’s stands on the issue in the coming weeks. Today Kerr examines the health care debate....


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Orville Moore Passes Away
Family and friends attended a memorial service for ranch manager, horse-racer, fiddler, bank director and Socorro County farmer Orville Moore at the Socorro County Fairgrounds on Tuesday morning....

Yearly Relay For Life Raises $10K
Fifteen teams participated in the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life on Friday and Saturday in Socorro and raised about $10,000 for cancer research, according to ACS staff partner Olivia Salisbury....

Sr. center resignations clear decks
Wednesday, Aug. 20 was Independence Day for South County Senior Center members.  They finally got the chance they’ve been working for to govern themselves, with full membership voting rights....

Andrew Ruby to return to Iraq
At the age of 18 Andrew Ruby of Kasson joined the Marines to begin a four year commitment at the base in San Diego, CA. Andrew is now 21 and beginning his third year of the four year commitment with the Marines....

Fees proposed for Scott and Benson lakes
MCKENZIE BRIDGE: The Willamette National Forest is proposing to charge a fee at the Benson Lake Trailhead and the adjacent Scott Lake Campground beginning the summer of 2009. Both are located on Highway 242, the old McKenzie Highway....


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Lady Warriors Show Some Poise
After an easy win in their first game of the season Friday, the young Lady Warriors displayed their resiliency on the soccer field Saturday, taking second in their annual Socorro Cup tournament. ...

Sportsarama kicks off high school football season
With eight schools, bands, cheerleading squads, and favorable weather, the 48th annual Sertoma Sportsarama took over Memorial Stadium on August 16. After canceling the 2007 edition due to temperatures well over 100 degrees, this year's Sportsarama was held in the evening to keep everyone comfortabl...

Studio Tour showcases Whidbey artists
A free, self-guided tour of art studios from Greenbank to Oak Harbor will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23 and 24, with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Historic Crockett Barn in Coupeville....

Lady Warriors To Host ‘Cup’
The Lady Warriors will look to gain possession of their own trophy for at least one year as they take the soccer field Friday for their first official game of the season during the annual Socorro Cup....

Photo Exhibit Celebrates State’s Women Ranchers
Women have played an important role in ranching in the state, and Macey Center will celebrate the lives of those “cowbelles” with a photo exhibit in the second floor gallery....


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