Refurbishing Socorro's historic Crown   (July 29)
Although the Crown Mill's place in Socorro's history is firmly rooted, its roof is another story.

Olguin opts out of State Fair affair   (July 29)
Bobby Olguin says he's got nothing else to prove.

Community Calendar   (July 29)

Council works to wrap budget   (July 29)
City finance employees are working diligently to finalize the budget for 2009-2010.

Federal fugitive nabbed in Socorro   (July 25)
A federal fugitive — wanted in connection with a string of fraudulent activity throughout New Mexico — was apprehended in Socorro last week.

Kase marks 38th year on the bench   (July 25)
For most people, riding the bench for nearly four decades is hardly an appealing proposition.

Village closing in on utility rates   (July 25)
Magdalena residents can expect about a $6 increase to their monthly utility bills, beginning next month. The village's Board of Trustees will give final consideration to the proposed increase for water, trash and sewer at its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 10.

Probation, parole staffers honored   (July 25)
Representatives of area parole and probation departments were recognized Wednesday, July 22, during a special ceremony sponsored by the City of Socorro.

Governor proclaimed July 24 as 'Buckhorn Tavern Day'   (July 25)
As Governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson generally has a lot on his plate. On Friday, it was a green chile cheeseburger from San Antonio's Buckhorn Tavern.

National Guard comes 'home' to Fort Craig   (July 25)
FORT CRAIG — On Monday, July 20, two Blackhawk helicopters landed on the Bureau of Land Management's Fort Craig historic site south of Socorro.

Task Force discusses solutions   (July 25)
The Mayor's Drug Task Force is making positive strides in Socorro's war on drugs in the wake of last month's town hall meeting, according to Ernest Pargas, a Socorro city councilor and president of Socorro County Options Prevention and Education.

Take that, Bobby Flay   (July 25)
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New weather system aids pilots at Socorro airport   (July 25)
Pilots flying in and out of Socorro's Municipal Airport have a new tool at their disposal.

Community Calendar   (July 25)
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