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Socorro Police Blotter

El Defensor Chieftain 21 Mar 2026
The suspect, Amberlena, age 41 of Socorro, was charged with three counts of abuse of the 911 emergency system, three charges of possession of a controlled substance, and three charges of resisting, evading, or obstructing an officer.
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Discover Mi Jacalito: Authentic Mexican Street-Style Tacos in Socorro

El Defensor Chieftain 19 Mar 2026
Since opening in 2016 at 317 N ... Their menu includes tacos, nachos, burritos, burgers, tortas, and more ... Their commitment to homemade food, perfected family recipes and reliable service has made Mi Jacalito a staple in Socorro’s food scene. .
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High school, junior high rodeo returns to Socorro for March 20–22 weekend

El Defensor Chieftain 19 Mar 2026
The Socorro stop is one of nine rodeo weekends held statewide each year ... The Socorro rodeo begins with cutting at 2 p.m ... The Socorro event is one stop on the road to the state finals, which will be held May 21–24 in Lovington, NM.
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Socorro County

El Defensor Chieftain 19 Mar 2026
Socorro County is working on several projects aimed at improving fire protection and reducing wildfire risk across the region, according to County Emergency Manager Fred Berger ... Socorro County ...
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Deb Caldwell: From Basque Heritage to Bosque Conservation in New Mexico

El Defensor Chieftain 19 Mar 2026
Caldwell was hired as executive director of the Friends of Bosque del Apache 11 years ago after moving back to Socorro County ... On her father’s side, Caldwell’s family also has a long history in Socorro.
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El Paso's Socorro HS softball eyes deep playoff run after 20th win

El Paso Times 18 Mar 2026
The 2025 Socorro High School softball team was El Paso's best with 30 wins and a District 1-6A title ... The win gave Socorro its 20th win of the season, pushing them to 2-0 in district ... "We're playing well," Socorro coach Shawn O'Neal said ... In win vs.
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Socorro Rewind

El Defensor Chieftain 18 Mar 2026
THE SOCORRO POLICE Department picked up two suspects and turned them over to the juvenile officer, Ed Baca ... JOE BEESON, former residents of Socorro, will celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary this coming Christmas day.
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Free State of Socorro still fascinates over 70 years after its unlikely birth

El Defensor Chieftain 18 Mar 2026
the brief, spirited and often tongue‑in‑cheek rise of the Free State of Socorro. It began in February 1953, when Socorro resident Elmer Brasher was arrested and convicted of driving while intoxicated ... Socorro erected a Port of Entry on U.S.
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Socorro

El Defensor Chieftain 12 Mar 2026
The Socorro Warriors and Lady Warriors named to their All-District teams for this season. The photos are from their final home games against Cobre on Feb. 19. Warriors.. #10 Isaiah Silva, junior ... Lady Warriors. ... .
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Socorro and Catron County candidates who filed for elected positions

El Defensor Chieftain 12 Mar 2026
Eleven candidate applications were submitted on the Tuesday, March 11 deadline.The elections on the Socorro ballot will include races for state representative, county assessor, county sheriff, magistrate judge and two county commissioner seats.
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People missing in Socorro found in Utah

El Defensor Chieftain 12 Mar 2026
According to New Mexico State Police, on March 5 the father and daughter who were reported missing and last seen in Socorro the day before were located safely in Panguitch, Utah ... near Socorro and La Joya.
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Affordable Socorro transportation: Easy rides to doctors, stores, and more

El Defensor Chieftain 12 Mar 2026
For many residents in Socorro, getting to a doctor’s appointment, the grocery store or even the train station is easier thanks to the city’s local transportation program ... Departures leave Socorro at 4.30 p.m., 4.45 p.m.
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Learn Gardening Basics at Free Workshop Series in Socorro

El Defensor Chieftain 12 Mar 2026
Residents interested in growing their own food will soon have an opportunity to learn the basics of gardening through a new workshop series hosted by the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service in Socorro County.
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