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WEBRicardo Giron “Richard” Zamora and Guadalupe Maria “Lupe” Zamora. Ricardo Giron “Richard” Zamora, age 93, of Polvadera, New Mexico, peacefully entered his eternal home on Friday, July 26, 2024. He was born on Wednesday, May 6, 1931, in Polvadera, New Mexico. Richard was the son of Francisco “Frank” and Sefe….
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WEBPRC proposes renewable energy rules for rural electric co-ops. By 2025, rural electric cooperatives in New Mexico must have at least 40% renewable energy. By 2030, the utilities must have at least 50% renewables. And by 2050, electric co-ops should — if possible — have 80% renewables.
Sports | dchieftain.com
WEBMagdalena heads into 2025 season with four All-District players. Magdalena’s 2024 Class A playoff trip was fueled by four players who were named to the All-District 1-1A baseball team last week. Juniors Ayden Herschbach, Joe Zamora, Javen Tafoya, and freshman Zeb Apachito received honors for their performa….
2021’s TOP STORIES | News | dchieftain.com - El Defensor Chieftain
WEBDec 30, 2021 · 2021’s TOP STORIES. From bank robberies to new businesses, 2021 was full of changes and challenges for Socorro County. New chapters began, like the planned interferometer expansion, and old chapters came to an end, like the retirement of municipal judge Francis Cases. Here’s a look back at some …
Community | dchieftain.com - El Defensor Chieftain
WEBVolunteers needed for cooling center. Puerto Seguro Safe Harbor is seeking volunteers to help run the Socorro Cooling Center. The center offers people a place to stay safe when temperatures are predicted to reach over 100 degrees. The service is designed to help individuals at hi….
Special Sections | dchieftain.com - El Defensor Chieftain
WEB2022 Readers’ Choice: The best green chile cheeseburger in Socorro County. According to our readers, the best green chile cheeseburger in Socorro County is at The Owl Bar & Café, 77 US-380, San Antonio, 575-835-9946, open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Since 1945, the signature green chile cheeseburger at the Ow….
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Our top stories of the year | Features | dchieftain.com
WEBDec 29, 2022 · From new broadband coming to the area, to an expanding cannabis industry, 2022 has been a year full of economic changes and challenges. The year also brought new leadership locally and statewide, from a new Magdalena principal to a new District 2 Congressional representative.
Chieftain staff wins 15 NMPA awards | News | dchieftain.com
WEBNov 2, 2023 · Socorro’s El Defensor Chieftain came away from the New Mexico Press Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Contest in Albuquerque with 15 awards on Oct. 28, including recognition for first places in breaking news, …
COVID-19 update - El Defensor Chieftain
WEBJun 30, 2022 · As of Monday, there have been a total of 4,026 COVID-19 cases reported in Socorro County since the pandemic began. The latest data released by the Center for Disease Control showed that the number of new COVID-19 cases in Socorro County for the seven-day period ending June 26 was 21. There were three new hospital […]