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MRS. CLARON WAGGONER JR., the former Sharon Hicks, daughter of the late Leslie R. Hicks and Mrs. Hazel Hicks of Socorro, was chosen Valentine sweetheart of the Alpha Omicron chapter of Beta Sigman Phi Sorority in Anthony, N.M.A dance was held in her honor Feb. 10 at the Anthony Country Club. Attending the affair were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Arthur Hicks of Socorro and Mr. and Mrs. William Van Pelt of ...Senior Joaquin Billy is by far the state's best thrower, seeded first in the discus with a 130-6 mark and 46-11¼ in the shot, where Magdalena senior Andrew Sisneros is seeded third at 41-11½. Junior D'Shaun Vinyard, last year's high-point man who has been out for much of the season recovering from an injury, was second in the 400 at 52.34.Posted online on January 16, 2024. Published in Pueblo Chieftain. 80, died January 3, 2024. Arrangements provided by Romero Family Funeral Home. Services on Jan 19, 11:00am at Wesley United ...FEBRUARY 2, 2013. TUESDAY'S LOCKDOWN at Socorro High School was prompted by a threatening note. Socorro Police Department Chief George Van Winkle said SPD received a call at 11:39 a.m. from the school. He said a note was left by the door of a classroom indicating there was a bomb at the school. The classroom was in the portable buildings on ...Nick Sais Obituary. Nick J. Sais. 9.29.40 â€" 1.1.24. Nick left this world peacefully on New Year's Day after an 8 year battle with cancer and pulmonary fibrosis. He was surrounded by many he ...1937-2022. On Saturday, December 31, 2022, Leonard C. Truesdell, Jr. of Socorro, New Mexico, passed away after a brief illness. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 6, 1937, Len grew up in Winnetka, Illinois, and attended New Trier High School. After graduating from Stanford University with a degree in Chemical Engineering, Len went on to ...The need for more law enforcement officers is real. Last week Socorro County Commissioners learned Socorro County now is down four deputy positions after losing another only a week ago. Sheriff Lee Armijo told the board it's getting harder and harder to recruit. "There was a time, when an opening would draw four to six candidates," he said.1992-2023 Tasmine Moser, 30, of Socorro, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2023. Tasmine was born on August 3, 1992, in Socorro to the late Sean Moser and Sylvia Sisneros Pacheco. She was a lifelong resident of Socorro. She is survived by her mother, Sylvia Sisneros Pacheco; her children Sean Scartes, Jo Salazar and Jedezian […]The Socorro community came together on Saturday to plant 50 drought tolerant trees. With about 50 people helping out including local volunteers and Tree New Mexico staff, shade trees were planted on private properties from six streets including Sean Avenue, Coulson Drive, Loma Encantada Street, Avenida Ladera, N Avenida de Chamiso and N Avenido de […]1974-2023 Freddie R. Martinez (Moose), 48, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 in Albuquerque, N.M. surrounded by his family. Moose was born on September 27, 1974 in Socorro, New Mexico, to Justy and Eileen Martinez. He is survived by his son Freddie Jr., daughters Jaenee, Justeen, JayLeen, Justus and Jayda Martinez; sisters, Roslyn (Angel […]Losing a loved one is never easy, but creating an obituary can be a meaningful way to honor their memory and share important information with friends, family, and the community. In...Story by Chieftain Staff Report | Apr 20, 2023. The following items were taken from reports at the Socorro Police Department. Mar. 1. An officer was contacted at 4:50 p.m. by a deputy and provided information on a case. The officer was informed of the suspect cashing a check and a money order that did not belong to her at Landers Enterprise.The following items were taken from reports at the Socorro Police Department Aug. 12 An officer was checking on three homeless subjects at Puerto Seguro and located a foil with drug residue where the three were sitting. All three denied knowledge about how the foil and substance got there. The substance was collected as evidence […]Socorro Rewind. A CROP PRODUCTION MEETING was sponsored by the Extension service Monday afternoon at Zimmerman Hall.The meeting was set up for area farmers to hear a panel discussion on shortages, high cost of fuel and fertilizer and soaring interest rates on borrowed money. The cost of production will go up 20-40 percent, the …The following items were taken from reports at the Socorro Police Department. June 23. An officer was dispatched to a home in the 800 block of Sunset Drive regarding death threats being made. Upon arrival, a woman told the officer that her uncle called the residence to make death threats. Other parties were also threatened by their uncle.2023 Our beloved father, Jose F. Martinez, 88, of Socorro, New Mexico, was called home on September 11, 2023. He was born to Alfredo and Rita (Giron) Martinez in El Gauche near Española, NM. He was an Army veteran and long-time Warrior fan through his children and grandchildren. Jose is preced￾ed in death by his […]A celebration of John's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Pueblo Elks Lodge, 426 N. Santa Fe. Online condolences at davismortuary.com. Posted online on March 22 ...Teofilo Garcia Jr., age 81, a resident of Socorro, NM, passed away on September 27, 2023, surrounded by his three devoted daughters. He was born on December 26, 1941, in Magdalena, NM, to Teofilo Garcia Sr. and Manuela Villalobos. Teofilo always believed in hard work. He began working at the age of 9, doing any […]"Come to Socorro and raise your family here. We have a pot shop on every block and we bury a young person monthly." Great bumper sticker. Truth hurts. I don't live in the city of Socorro, so I cannot vote in the city elections, but you who do … you have a chance to voice your opinion and maybe change some things.Cheryl Diane Babbitt, age 76, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024. She was born on Sept. 25, 1947, in Pueblo, Colo., to Opal and Willis Johnson. She married at the young age of 15, to the love ...

Submit an obituary in El Defensor Chieftain in Socorro, NM, and on Legacy.com starting at $27.00. Create a lasting tribute with a Guestbook to share stories and memories.Plant a tree. Give to a forest in need in their memory. David A. Wheelwright passed away at the age of 73 on Jan. 19, 2024, at his home in Pueblo West, Colo., after ailing health and a brief ...Socorro, Magdalena hosts Memorial Day services. May 22, 2024 | Community | 0. A Memorial Day observance will be held at the Isidro Baca Veteran’s Park on Monday, May 27, at 11 a.m. Lt. Col. Dave Finley said the goal is to make the event more personal and honor the lives that have been lost.Memorial. Jon M. Collis. 1976-2022. Please join family and friends for a celebration of Jon’s life on July 29, 2022, at 1 p.m. MDT (please note this is a later time than originally posted) at Macey Center on the campus of New Mexico Tech. Casual attire. Macey Center, 909 Olive Lane, Socorro, NM 87801, (575) 935-5688.The Socorro Chieftain Obituaries. Socorro, New Mexico. Browse by Last Name starting with. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. Browse or search for obituaries in the The Socorro Chieftain (Socorro, New Mexico) on Ancestry®.

MRS. CLARON WAGGONER JR., the former Sharon Hicks, daughter of the late Leslie R. Hicks and Mrs. Hazel Hicks of Socorro, was chosen Valentine sweetheart of the Alpha Omicron chapter of Beta Sigman Phi Sorority in Anthony, N.M.A dance was held in her honor Feb. 10 at the Anthony Country Club. Attending the affair were Mr. and Mrs. …Story by El Defensor Chieftain | Feb 29, 2024. Rowena “Rena” Joyce Baca peacefully entered eternal life Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Born on May 13 in Socorro, N.M., Rena led a remarkable life that touched the hearts of many. As a lifelong member of the San Miguel Parish, she was known for her larger-than-life presence and a heart of gold ...…

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