Magdalena NewsLocal news for Magdalena, NM continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Teofilo S. Patterson- June 30, 2008 Teofilo S. Patterson, 77, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2008, at his home in Socorro, N.M. He was born May 9, 1931, in Magdalena, N.M., to Richard and Mauricia (Sisneros) Patterson. He was a life-long resident of Socorro and worked for the Bureau of Reclamation as an equipment operator until he retired. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ebler Patterson, of their home in Socorro; sons: Armando Patterson of Lafayette, La.; and Teofilo "Pat" Patterson of Socorro; daughters: Yvonne Rosas and...http://www.topix.net/city/magdalena-nm/2008/06/teofilo-s-patterson?fromrss=1 Magdalena Student Receives National Honor- June 28, 2008 A Magdalena High School student has received a national honor as he was selected to be a member of the National Society of High School Scholars.William Guin, 16, is being recognized for superior academic achievement by the organization, based in Atlanta, Ga.According to a press release, the announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes.He said Guin is now a member of a unique community of scholars, "a community...http://www.topix.net/city/magdalena-nm/2008/06/magdalena-student-receives-national-honor?f... Fire Marshal Urges Caution With Fireworks- June 26, 2008 Wildfire danger is high in the county and Socorro County Fire Marshal Fred Hollis urges residents to use adequate precautions when lighting fireworks in the next couple of weeks. In a special meeting Hollis called at the County Annex building Tuesday, city, state and federal agencies discussed fireworks and the increased danger of wildfires.Cindy Wolfe of the Cibola National Forest's Ranger Station in Magdalena said it's important for the public to keep fireworks safety in mind."It is very dry..http://www.topix.net/city/magdalena-nm/2008/06/fire-marshal-urges-caution-with-fireworks?f... Lightning blamed for wildfires- June 21, 2008 Socorro County is seeing multiple wildfires, but none are threatening structures.http://www.topix.net/city/magdalena-nm/2008/06/lightning-blamed-for-wildfires?fromrss=1 Community wants violence offenders arrested- June 18, 2008 At the June 10 commission meeting, Bobbi Jo McIntire from Socorro County Options Prevention and Education presented the results of SCOPE's domestic violence survey to Socorro County Commissioners.http://www.topix.net/city/magdalena-nm/2008/06/community-wants-violence-offenders-arrested... Magdalena airport receives planning money- June 12, 2008 TSLAST Plans for nearly $100,000 in improvements at the airport in Magdalena started down the runway when the village's Board of Trustees formally accepted a New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation ...http://www.topix.net/city/magdalena-nm/2008/06/magdalena-airport-receives-planning-money?f... Four people held in homicide case- June 10, 2008 Joe Garrett died of his stab wounds at the hospital Four people were being questioned late Friday afternoon in relation to the early morning stabbing death of a Crownpoint man.http://www.topix.net/city/magdalena-nm/2008/06/four-people-held-in-homicide-case?fromrss=1 'Good taste, nutritious'- June 8, 2008 Socorro Farmers Market officially starts on June 17 Have you ever tried crisp, fresh, raw snow peas Do you like beaded earrings Are you craving local honey The Socorro Farmers Market can scratch those itches ...http://www.topix.net/city/magdalena-nm/2008/06/good-taste-nutritious?fromrss=1 Mag Vaulter Invited To Regional- June 6, 2008 It's not common for athletes from schools as small as Magdalena to be invited to the Great Southwest Track and Field Classic.The event is for track athletes from all classifications of schools and features the best from seven states, in addition to a select few from across the country and the world. KC Armstrong, who graduated from Magdalena High in May, is among the select group of athletes who will compete in the 33rd Great Southwest Classic in Albuquerque on Saturday. "KC is a great kid....http://www.topix.net/city/magdalena-nm/2008/06/mag-vaulter-invited-to-regional?fromrss=1 County Commission asked to reconsider funding- June 4, 2008 Healthy family Initiative gets half of what asked for At a special Socorro County Commission budget meeting on May 19, Healthy Family Initiatives was included in the 2008-2009 budget to be funded for $900. That ...http://www.topix.net/city/magdalena-nm/2008/06/county-commission-asked-to-reconsider-fundi... |