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Socorro, New Mexico


TOP STORY
Drug case dismissed without prejudice   (July 1)
Prosecutors awaiting forensic evidence agreed Tuesday, June 30, to dismiss its trafficking case against Joshua Lopez, 20, and said they plan to re-file charges once the evidence is received.



LOCAL NEWS
San Pedro hit by flooding   (July 1)
A pair of summer storms collided over southern Socorro County on Sunday, and dumped heavy rains that caused significant flash flooding.

Meeting spotlights area drug problems   (July 1)
Cindy Rivera will never forget the fateful call that came from a stranger in the early morning hours telling her that her son, Anthony, was dead.


SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
Grappler to make kickboxing debut   (July 1)
Socorro grappler Ray Vaiza III, 16, will make his kickboxing debut this Friday, July 3, in Alamogordo.

Salvo finishes third at nationals   (July 1)
Horse Springs roper Johnny Salvo finished third in tie-down roping competition at the National College Finals Rodeo, held in Casper, Wyo., June 14-20.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar   (July 1)
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