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TOP STORY
Appeals court proposes to reverse writ   (January 3)
After hearing from Socorro County officials regarding their appeal of a district court-issued writ of mandamus, a New Mexico Court of Appeals judge is proposing to reverse the lower court's ruling.



LOCAL NEWS
Thousands lose net, telephone service   (January 3)
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The New Loma Stadium Cinema makes first public screening Jan. 5   (January 3)
As the new year dawned on Socorro, so, too, did a new era for Socorro's movie theater.


SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
Magdalena fends off Bears   (January 3)
The Magdalena Lady Steers basketball team set the pace early in Tuesday's (Dec. 30) 48-31 win over Estancia. The win is the Magdalena team's 10th of the season, and it remains undefeated.

Steers 'bearly' defeated by Estancia in overtime   (January 3)
The Magdalena High School boys basketball team pushed the Estancia Bears into overtime on Tuesday, Dec. 30, but the Steers came up scoreless in the extra period to lose 52-42.


COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar   (January 3)
Sun/Jan. 4



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