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Socorro, New Mexico · SocorroScotty Guerro and Katelyn Stockham earned a pair of state qualifications in addition to individual district titles, and Alamo Navajo’s boys and girls track teams finished third at the District 3-1A meet in Magdalena on Friday.
Stockham picked up gold in the 400-meter dash and was second in the 1600 meters. Guerro won the shot put and was second behind the Cougars’ Andy Pino (89-2.5) in the shot put with a heave of 87-2.5.
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Alamo track teams nab third at District 3-1A championship
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Socorro, New Mexico · SocorroDespite being down two starters, Magdalena is in the Class A state baseball tournament after a pair of wins against Jemez Valley kept the Steers in the No. 6 spot. They will face off against No. 3 Melrose. The Steers were without Javen Tafoya due to an appendix flare-up that required surgery and a second starter due to disciplinary reasons. Coach Kyl Candelaria was forced to go to his “disabled list” and play his freshman Josiah, who is coming o…See the Story
Steers top Jemez headed to 1A state tournament
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Michelle Lujan Grisham · SocorroMagdalena is low on numbers but big in results this track season, as both the boys and girls teams placed second at the District 2-1A meet in Lordsburg on Friday.
The Steers depended on big performances from individuals to score 93 team points.
On the boys’ side, Krae Stephens picked up multiple state qualifications as he won the discus and javelin and was second in the shot put. Stephens’ younger brother, Ky, was a double winner in the hurdles …See the Story
Despite low numbers Steers get big results - El Defensor Chieftain
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Socorro, New Mexico · SocorroLocal organizations, businesses and community members met their fundraising goal of raising money to help pay for medical travel expenses for two-year-old Cash Huston. All day on Friday at the Knights of Columbus, a steady flow of people came out to buy Frito Pies and baked goods and participate in a silent auction, said Bonnie Christensen, DAV commander. “It was excellent. We ended up making $3,500 and went through eight and a half gallons of r…See the Story
Community rallies Cash Huston to help with medical travel expenses - El Defensor Chieftain
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Golf · SocorroSocorro is headed to the Class 3A state golf tournament after the Lady Warriors won the District 3-3A title, and the Warriors were second at Picacho Hills Country Club in Las Cruces on Monday. There will be little traveling with NM Tech hosting the tournament in Socorro on Monday and Tuesday of next week, which plays in the favor of both teams. The Lady Warriors seek their fourth consecutive state title, and the Warriors are looking to improve o…See the Story
Lady Warriors win District 3-3A golf crown, Warriors second - El Defensor Chieftain
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Socorro, New Mexico · SocorroAfter already setting two Socorro High School track and field records this season, it was going to be hard for Braden Mounyo to top his performances. Still, the Warrior senior is saving the best for last. Braden Mounyo’s leap of 45.6.5 in the triple jump broke a 13-year-old record. At the District 3-3A meet in Truth or Consequences, Braden Mounyo not only upped his game but also left a lasting mark. He shattered his own 300 hurdles record with a…See the Story
Mounyo breaks two school records in one day - El Defensor Chieftain
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Albuquerque · AlbuquerqueGuadalupe “Lupe” Vega, 77, a longtime resident of Socorro, New Mexico, passed away on April 24, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. Lupe was born on February 26, 1947, to Alfonso and Elida (Gamboa) Vega in Berino, NM and grew up in Polvadera, NM. After graduating from Socorro High School in May of 1965, Lupe attended New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology before joining the US Air Force where he served as a Navigations System…See the Story
Guadalupe ‘Lupe’ Vega 1947-2024 - El Defensor Chieftain
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Socorro, New Mexico · SocorroMidway Fire Department in Lemitar is recruiting new crew members. They welcome people ages 13 and above with all abilities and all levels of time commitment. “The hardest step is to walk into that front door,” Fire Chief Mark Wheeler said.
Wheeler and his crew believe becoming a volunteer firefighter is a great opportunity for people of all ages. “People can come over here, we give them training and they can walk out of here with EMT and Firefig…See the Story
Looking to help your community? Midway Fire Department looking for firefighters - El Defensor Chieftain
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