Looking back at legislative session
The 2023 New Mexico Legislative session wrapped up by approving a $9.57 billion budget for the...
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John Larson, El Defensor Chieftain
Trinity tour expected to draw thousands to White Sands
The nuclear age was born on former Socorro County ranch land some 34 miles southeast of San...
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The greens and browns of springtime
Have you noticed? Can you feel it? Change is in the air. Trees are greening, daffodils are...
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Annual Socorro Fishing Derby an opportunity for family fun
The day for kids to catch a big one and win a prize is fast approaching. Socorro’s annual...
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Escondida Lake to get make-over
It’s all about the quality of life. Thanks to a grant of $225,000, the county’s Escondida Lake...
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The code of the west revisited
The Chieftain’s annual publication, The Source, is hitting the proverbial street pretty soon. All...
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