Lava Cave Minerals Actually Microbe Poop Nov 21, 2009
"We're finding that you need to look at things you might write off as not being biological they might be biological," said Penelope Boston, a cave scientist at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro. The microbes were found on the walls of lava tubes in , , and the Portuguese Azores islands, a volcanic archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean (). (National Geographic)
NM Educators opens NE Heights branch Nov 6, 2009
NM Educators is the state s largest credit union in terms of membership, with 115,000 members, and 15 other branch offices in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Socorro, Santa Fe and Taos. Most Read Stories. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Big Bend people: A life of faith, family, church Oct 30, 2009
They had three children, the late Hector Alvarado, Socorro Lara and Alicia Brizeno. Manuel spent his later years taking care of his mother. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Most Distant Object Found; Light Pierced "Dark Age" Fog Oct 29, 2009
"Gamma-ray bursts are the most luminous phenomena in the universe," said Dale Frail, whose team tracked radio emissions from the dying star using the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Socorro, New Mexico. (See. (National Geographic)
Unsealed documents portray seamier side of Allen Oct 27, 2009
Addie Chancellor, an older sister -- Allen had eight siblings -- said when Allen was born in 1937, the family was living in a tent along the Rio Grande in Socorro, N.M.. "We were definitely the 'have nots,' the 'ragamuffins' at school, and that hurt," she wrote. (Anchorage Daily News)
GHS hosts Music Festival tomorrow Oct 16, 2009
Because music events in the region, which includes Sandoval, Cibola, Valencia, Socorro and Torrence Counties, are rotated among the sites, this year is Cibola County's turn to host the event. Griner described the festival as an assessment event, which means that the focus is for students to prepare a performance and then receive an evaluation of it. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
2010 State Fair Queen crowned Sep 30, 2009
The 13 Queen contestants by county were: Dona Ana County Danika Jackson; Lincoln County Haley Montes; Sierra County Krystie Bierner; Sandoval County Staci Trehern; Otero County Dani Virden; Valencia County - Alexandria Romero; Rio Arriba County Michelle Herrera; Roosevelt County Samantha Grider; Socorro County Florence Martin; Los Alamos County Brittany Robbins; Colfax County Erin Arko; San Juan County Whitney Castor; and Curry County Kassi Shelko. Look for more on Trehorn s accomplishment in... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
New Mexico: Top Players To Watch Sep 26, 2009
Bloomfield at Socorro, 7 p.m. Warrior Player To Watch: Jose Alvarado - Athlete, Charles Savedra - Linebacker Bobcat Players To Watch: Alex Garcia - Running Back, David Salcido - Quarterback. Sandia at Onate, 1 p.m. (Dreams) Black Knight Players To Watch: Zach Daugherty - Linebacker, Aaron Sandoval - Athlete Matador Players To Watch: Seth McVey - Linebacker, James Moorehead - Running Back. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Nearly $1 Million Going To NM Tech For Border Law Enforcement Training Sep 25, 2009
Even though that training will be taking place in Socorro, it will directly impact local law enforcement officers who protect the border in Dona Ana County. The nearly $1 million will come from the Department of Justice to provide technical training to law enforcement at the state, local and tribal level for both Arizona and New Mexico, especially the agencies that are most susceptible to border crime and drug trafficking, such as here in Dona Ana County. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Grants win streak stands at three Sep 22, 2009
Their three straight wins, after the season-opening loss to Socorro, has not happened since the 2005 Pirates won four in a row en route to a state tourney berth. In fact, it's been losing streaks of similar numbers that have been the rule for Grants in recent years. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Full story..... Sep 19, 2009
Maestas, vice president for Student and University Relations and Dean of Students at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, will begin his new duties Nov. 9. He succeeds Vic Morgan, who retired Aug. 31 after serving 19 years. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Local country recording artist hopes to make it big Sep 17, 2009
The lead singer of local band Open Road defeated 18 other contestants in a recent contest in Socorro to land a spot in the state championship ... Krupar said he will sing the same songs at Sky City that he did in Socorro ... Winning in Socorro was a pleasant surprise and winning state will be a great surprise. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Adolpho Aragon Sep 9, 2009
Steadman-Hall Funeral Home of Socorro was in charge of arrangements. Copyright. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Win over Gallup huge for Pirate program Sep 9, 2009
In its first two games, the first half of the Socorro game notwithstanding, Pirates have looked like a team that does a good job of controlling the tempo of its football games. After senior Gallup quarterback Steven Summy went out with an injury, Grants allowed a 41-yard touchdown pass to Adam Sowers, from backup quarterback Johnny Montano. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
RIVALRY FRIDAY Sep 4, 2009
GRANTS - How long has it been since the Grants football team posted more than 300 yards of offense, prior to last Friday's contest with Socorro ... The line did pretty well; we were able to help Brandon (Rael) rush for 150 yards and Chas (Miller) to pass for 183 yards (against Socorro), senior offensive lineman Thomas Dixon said ... This might not bode well for the GHS defense, if it takes a while to get started, much like it did against Socorro. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Ricardo Maestas named finalist for Sul Ross presidency Sep 1, 2009
ALPINE Ricardo Maestas, vice president for Student and University Relations and Dean of Students at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, was named the lone finalist for the presidency of Sul Ross State University. Maestas was selected by a majority vote of the Board of Regents of the Texas State University System Aug. 21 during their meeting on the Sul Ross campus. (Odessa American, TX)
Gabrial Nieto Sep 1, 2009
He is survived by his loving wife: Melinda Montano Nieto of Grants; son: Matthew Nieto of Grants; daughter: Esabella Nieto of Grants; parents: Mauricio Nieto and Sylvia Holguin Nieto of Grants; brothers: Roy Holguin of Grants, Alex Nieto of Grants and Jessie Nieto of Grants; grandparents: Hortencia Nieto of El Paso, Texas, Roberto Holguin and Socorro Holguin of El Paso, Texas; grandparents-in-law: Elojio Montano and Estella Montano of Cubero; Godparents: Jerry and Dorothy Pohl of Seboyeta;... (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Maestas is named finalist for Sul Ross president’s position Aug 28, 2009
Ricardo Maestas is currently at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro, Avalanche photo / Cindy Perry ... Dr. Ricardo Maestas, vice president for Student and University Relations and the dean of students at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro, has been named the lone finalist for the presidency of Sul Ross State University. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Pirates take second at Gallup Tournament Aug 25, 2009
The lady Pirate soccer squad participated in the Socorro Tournament over the weekend and were 1-2 overall ... The following day the Pirate squad fell to Socorro 1-4 with the lone goal made by sophomore Brittney Ford. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Kirtland scrimmage to provide first Pirate test Aug 21, 2009
The Pirates open their season on Aug. 28, when Socorro visits Pirate Stadium. The Warriors will be without their leading rusher of 2009, Alvin Alvarado, but Socorro defensive coordinator Chuck Zimmerly feels like his non-presence won't be much of an issue ... Socorro made the 3A state tournament last year as a number four seed. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
VA Reburies 'Buffalo Soldiers' in Santa Fe National Cemetery Aug 19, 2009
Located on the west side of the Rio Grande River, approximately 40 miles south of Socorro, N.M., it was permanently abandoned in 1885. After an investigation by Interior's Bureau of Reclamation revealed looting of the unmarked graves at Fort Craig's cemetery, the Bureau worked with VA's National Cemetery Administration to move them to Santa Fe National Cemetery. (PR Newswire)
Scientists make first discovery using revolutionary long wavelength demonstrator array Aug 19, 2009
(Washington, DC 08/18/09) Scientists from NRL's Space Science and Remote Sensing Divisions, in collaboration with researchers from the University of New Mexico (UNM) and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) located in Socorro, N.M., have generated the first scientific results from the Long Wavelength Demonstrator Array (LWDA). The measurements were obtained during field tests and calibration of two prototype antennas for the much larger Long Wavelength Array (LWA), which will... (EurekAlert!)
MFA allocates $2.4M for homeless programs Aug 13, 2009
Socorro County Housing Authority (Socorro, Torrance, Valencia) $270,028. The Life Link (Guadalupe, Los Alamos, Mora, San Miguel, Taos, Santa Fe) $724,757. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Rage in the Cage returns Aug 8, 2009
Derek Hess (Socorro, 160 lbs. vs. Ruben Gonzales (160). (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Sluggers blaze trail during first year Aug 4, 2009
Second row, from left: Coach Jocelyn Garcia, Desiree Morgan, Socorro Ynguiez, Felicia Patricio, Juliana Falcomata, Tenille Largo and Coach James Diaz. Third row, from left: Mari Sanders, Alicia Canaba, Erin Carrica, Samantha Castillo, Anna Diaz and Helene McNeil. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Super-energetic Bursts Near Giant Black Hole Jul 3, 2009
The VLBA is a system of ten radio-telescope antennas stretching from Hawaii to the Caribbean, operated by the NRAO from Socorro, New Mexico. The VLBA offers resolving power equal to the ability to read a newspaper in New York while standing in Los Angeles. (Science Daily)
4 Sully candidates to visit campus Jul 3, 2009
Maestas has served as vice president for student and university relations and dean of students at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro since 2005. He is also an associate professor in the Department of Psychology and Education. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Renewable energy power line from N.M. might end at Eleven Mile Corner Jul 2, 2009
The proposed line has a starting place at an as-yet unsited substation in either Socorro or Lincoln County, N.M., and would terminate at the proposed Pinal Central substation across from the Pinal County Fairgrounds on Eleven Mile Corner Road. Thus far, a list of several stations along the way are anticipated to tie into the project in Luna and Hidalgo, N.M., Winchester, Ariz. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Crossfire towns Jun 22, 2009
Almost all of those of Mexican heritage in Columbus have family across the border, like Socorro Hernandez, who has lived in Columbus for 12 years. Since the violence flared up she hesitates to take her kids to their weekly visit with their father, who, because of a prior deportation, cannot enter the US. "As a mother, of course you worry," she says. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
NM Educators FCU upgrades in Rio Rancho Jun 20, 2009
New Mexico Educators has more than 115,000 members and 14 branch offices in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Santa Fe, Socorro and Taos. Reader Comments. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Steve Saunders Named PING All-American Jun 16, 2009
He played his first professional event, the Socorro Open, June 3-5, finishing 14th out of 60 entrants. Saunders is playing in his second professional event, the San Jon Open, at the end of the month. (Golobos.com)
* New Mexico golf shootout requires mountain skills Jun 4, 2009
AP , SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO Thursday, Jun 04, 2009, Page 19 ... After a kidney-busting trek aboard four-wheel drive vehicles to the top of Socorro Peak, golfers have been hacking and whacking every year since 1960 at New Mexico Techs extraordinary single-day event ... I guess its a once-in-a-lifetime thing to go to the top of a mountain and play your way down, said Miguel Griego, defending champion of the Socorro Open. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
New Mexico golf shootout: 3 miles down a mountain Jun 3, 2009
SOCORRO, N.M. (AP) -Talk about an intimidating golf shot ... After a kidney-busting trek aboard 4-wheel drive vehicles to the top of Socorro Peak, golfers have been hacking and whacking every year since 1960 at New Mexico Tech's extraordinary single-day event ... "I guess it's a once-in-a-lifetime thing to go to the top of a mountain and play your way down,'' said Miguel Griego, defending champion of the Socorro Open. "You're never going to get another chance to hit your first shot 1,000 yards. (MSNBC -- Sports)
> read more Jun 2, 2009
The 27 identical 25-meter radiotelescopes of the original in Socorro, New Mexico can move on rails along three arms, each extending for 13 miles. The signals from the antennas are combined electronically: the final resolution is that of an instrument the size of the arms, while the sensitivity is that of an telescope of an area equal to the sum of the areas of all the telescopes. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Juarez Man Dies In Rollover May 25, 2009
Authorities said Eduardo Mantillo from Juarez died after his van rolled over on Interstate 25 just south of Socorro, N.M.. Mantillo was traveling with his wife, 16-year-old son, and two grandsons when a tire blew out causing the van to roll. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Gallup roadway named, surplus sale set May 23, 2009
Those eligible are: the city of Santa Rosa, Socorro County, the Guadalupe County Commission, Torrance County, the towns of Elida, Estancia, Hagerman and Lake Arthur, the Valencia County road department, the villages of Cimarron, Columbus, Encino, Fort Sumner, Grady, House, Magdalena, Mosquero, Pecos, Roy and Willard. The sale takes place July 22 at the NMDOT District 5 office in Santa Fe. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
"Fashioning New Mexico" New Museum's Premier Exhibition Reveals the History of the Clothes We Wore May 17, 2009
Donors through the years have included the heirs of the Harroun, Manderfield and Armijo families of Santa Fe, the McMillans of Socorro, the Jaramillos from northern New Mexico, and the McDonalds of Carrizozo, to name a few. The pieces cover modern history as well, including a turquoise outfit recalling the grandeur of Dangerous Liaisons-era France. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Moleres heroics not enough for Pirates May 16, 2009
SOCORRO - The Grants High School boys' golf team, riding the crest of the District 6-4A championship it had just won, came up short in its bid for a state championship title ... But at the two-day state tournament in Socorro, on the New Mexico Tech Golf Course, things didn't quite go Trujillo and the Pirates' way in the grueling heat of southern New Mexico. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Lobos Make Rare Climb To Wyoming For MWC Championships May 13, 2009
Caldwell (Socorro) became the first Lobo since 1991 to win a conference pole vault title and Coronado (Ruidoso) captured her second straight javelin crown. The duo joined Fortner of Fort Sumner to give the Lobos three gold medalists from New Mexico class 3A high schools or smaller. (Golobos.com)
Cockfighting - over 60 birds seized May 13, 2009
Socorro police shut down another well-organized cockfighting event nine days ago at a house in the 150 block of Azarte Road ... Officers arrested two men and impounded 35 vehicles of gamblers who fled, Socorro Police Capt. Jaime Avalos said ... Efren Arzate, 42, who lives at the Socorro house where the raid occurred, was one of the two men arrested. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Projects approved on Mount Taylor May 9, 2009
And the Zuni Salt Lake Sanctuary Zone, administered by the Socorro field office. . (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Golf squad prepares for state meet May 9, 2009
The Pirates already have qualified for state as a team, and after a practice round on May 11, Grants will hit the New Mexico Tech Golf Course in Socorro on May 12-13 for the two-day tournament. District 6-4A coaches actually had met to discuss the district tournament situation while players and coaches were barred from practice during the NMAA-enforced shutdown of athletics and activities. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Swine Flu Confirmed Cases Go Up in Dona Ana County May 9, 2009
Do;a Ana (3, Bernalillo (3), Eddy (6), Hidalgo (10), Luna (3), Sandoval (1), Sierra (1), Socorro (5) and Valencia (1). The illness has been mild in New Mexico, and most people have recovered from H1N1. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
First H1N1 case appears in state May 6, 2009
In another development, the department and the state's Public Education Department announced that Carlsbad High School, Deming Intermediate School, all public schools in the Socorro Consolidated School District including Cottonwood Valley Charter School in Socorro and all public schools in the Lordsburg Municipal School District will close May 4 through May 10 due to probable cases of H1N1 influenza. These are probable cases that the Department of Health is already investigating. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Flu scare addressed locally May 6, 2009
There is one confirmed case and six probable cases in Socorro and this has led to the closing of all schools in that community, said Dr. Barry Ramo, a physician who appears on Albuquerque television. Lordsburg has also closed all the schools and Carlsbad has closed a few. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Volcanoes, continental drift shut down 2.4 billion years ago May 5, 2009
In the current Earth and Planetary Science Letters journal, a group led by Kent Condie of New Mexico Tech in Socorro look at crystals that geologists use to date volcanic records, trying to understand when continental drift, or plate tectonic, which powers volcanoes, first started. "The question of when plate tectonics began on Earth and what alternative processes may have operated in its absence is largely speculative and unresolved," the study notes. (USA Today -- Tech)
15 NM Schools Close As Precaution In Swine Flu May 5, 2009
The schools are all public schools in the Socorro and Lordsburg districts, Carlsbad High School and Deming Intermediate School ... Probable cases have been reported in Eddy, Hidalgo, Socorro, Valencia, Luna and Bernalillo counties. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Clymo trial scheduled through Monday Apr 28, 2009
Estrada was dispatched from Socorro to handle the Norton Ranch incident for the Milan State Police office. Estrada said on the stand that he was familiar with Clymo and Odell, being that they lived in his jurisdiction. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Green energys environmental paradox Apr 16, 2009
Sandy Seth, via Friends of the Bosque del Apache via APSandhill Cranes fly in formation into the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro, N.M., last year. Environmentalists have raised concerns that the birds' habitats could be affected by a planned sun and wind power transmission line. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Nonprofits use stimulus to expand services Apr 14, 2009
The Mid-West Community Action Program, serving Catron, McKinley, Cibola, Socorro and Valencia counties, will get $691,337. Empowering Our Communities in New Mexico in Sandoval County is getting $272,177. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Denish hosts meetings on stimulus Apr 8, 2009
The second will be at 11 a.m. at the Belen City Hall at 100 S. Main St., and the third is scheduled to take place at the Socorro City Hall, 111 School of Mines Road NW, at 5 p.m.. The April 9 event will take place at the Tucumcari Senior Center from 9 to 10:30 a.m.. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Wetlands critical for New Mexico wildlife Apr 6, 2009
The 57,000-acre Bosque del Apache near Socorro lies in an active middle Rio Grande Valley floodplain that faces a lot of challenges invasive water-hungry salt cedar, urbanization and increasing water demand, says Vradenburg, the refuge s supervisory biologist. The river is a tightly linked system, and its riparian habitat is kind of our safety net, he says. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
St. Teresa hosts family science night Mar 18, 2009
These students will now move on to the State Science Fair to be held in Socorro later this month. . (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Educators credit union adds S. Valley site Mar 11, 2009
New Mexico Educators now has more than 115,000 members and 14 branch offices in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Santa Fe, Socorro and Taos. Reader Comments. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
K-Bobs sales increase, expansion sought Mar 11, 2009
The restaurants are located in smaller cities including Clovis, Raton and Socorro. The company was founded in 1966 and Tinsley serves as chairman. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
More than 1,000 attend Hewlett-Packard's career day Mar 9, 2009
In addition to hundreds of folks from Rio Rancho and Albuquerque that attended the fair, Patrick Newman from New Mexico Workforce Connection said people from Utah, California, Colorado, Las Cruces, Silver City and Socorro came looking for work. This is not only great for Rio Rancho, but it s great for the whole state, Newman said. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
ONLY ON KFOX: SISD Investigates Allegations Of Possible In-School Child Abuse Mar 5, 2009
Vicki Icard with the Socorro Independent School District confirmed that one teacher at Sierra Vista is being investigated, and was put on administrative leave last week. "I know that if a teacher is put on administrative leave, it usually does involve a serious incident," Icard told KFOX.. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Black holes 'preceded galaxies' Mar 5, 2009
"It looks like the black holes came first," said Dr Chris Carilli, from the US National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Socorro, New Mexico, who took part in the study. "The evidence is piling up.". (BBC News -- Science)
Vandals, Burglars Target Socorro Business Mar 4, 2009
EL PASO, Texas -- Seven months ago SunTech Company in Socorro was booming, but a string of crime has the owner unsure of his future. Three weeks ago, Juan Heredia, the owner of SunTech Company arrived at his shop in Socorro to find the inside a mess. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Lobos Travel To NMSU For Rio Grande Rivalry Game Mar 3, 2009
Aguilar, a lefty from Socorro High School in El Paso, Texas, picked up two wins in relief appearances at Texas Tech (Feb. 24; 13-10) and against Northern Colorado (Feb. (Golobos.com)
Clubs Lose Thousands In Power Outage Mar 2, 2009
According to El Paso Electric spokeswoman Teresa Souza, the citywide power outage was caused by a vehicle that ran into a transmission pole at the intersection of Socorro Road and Salamanca Lane. Souza explained the transmission line feeds electricity to distribution lines, which provide power to neighborhoods across El Paso County. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Lady Bucs complete dream season Feb 21, 2009
The season's opening game was at Socorro in mid-November, a two-hour bus ride from the Los Alamitos Middle School ... The Lady Bucs were able to avenge their earlier loss, crushing Socorro by 40-28. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
