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San Miguel Parish again is sponsoring the 2023 Giving Tree for the needy in Socorro. Participating agencies include: • Children, Youth and Families (Foster Care) • Puerto Seguro (Homeless Assistance) • El Puente (Shelter for...

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Lighting up Socorro Plaza

The community is invited to Socorro Codes’ first major Christmas light show at the Socorro Plaza at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.2. Viewers can expect a dazzling light show synced to joyful holiday music, a hot chocolate fundraiser...

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Both sides of a bad fence

When you live in a small village you can’t get away with anything. The last time I lived in Magdalena I had some very naughty milk goats who had the tendency to get over any barricade I made and roam the village. Most of the...

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