Socorro NewsLocal news for Socorro, NM continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Man Charged For Having Explosives- July 4, 2008 Francisco Pino, 48, has been charged with 18 felony counts and two misdemeanors in connection with a search of his home that produced dynamite by federal agents, the Magdalena Marshal's office and the Socorro County Sheriff's Department last Wednesday.According to the criminal complaint, Pino is charged with 16 counts of possession of destructive devices by a felon.In 2002, Pino pled no contest to his fourth DWI, a fourth-degree felony.The criminal counts include possession of one stick of...http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/07/man-charged-for-having-explosives?fromrss=1 Police Arrest Two For Rape- July 3, 2008 Two men were arrested Sunday in connection with the alleged rape of a Socorro woman.Police Captain Mike Winders said Frank Marble, 48, and Dennis Lopez, 45, both of Socorro, were taken into custody Sunday morning after the discovery of a partially-nude woman on a California Street sidewalk.According to the criminal complaint, police were dispatched at 11:35 a.m. June 29 to the corner of California and Sixth streets on the report of a woman lying on the sidewalk wearing only a...http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/07/police-arrest-two-for-rape?fromrss=1 Socorro Area Well-Stocked With Fireworks- July 3, 2008 Socorro has a strong supply of fireworks going into the Fourth of July holiday as more and more stands have popped up around town. There are currently 10 fireworks stands in Socorro and one in Magdalena, while fireworks also are available at two stores in Socorro. That equals 13 places in the county where people can buy fireworks, or about one for every 1,400 people. There also is a lot of demand for fireworks in the Socorro area, where Independence Day celebrations seem to stretch...http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/07/socorro-area-well-stocked-with-fireworks?from... NM revises recount procedure in close races- July 3, 2008 The secretary of state's office has revised procedures for recounts in close primary election contests, including a state Senate race in which some ballots are missing in one county.http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/07/nm-revises-recount-procedure-in-close-races?f... One man avoids murder charge- July 2, 2008 A charge of murder has been dropped against one of three brothers arrested in the June 5 stabbing death of a New Mexico Tech student.http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/07/one-man-avoids-murder-charge?fromrss=1 Fire Marshal Urges Caution With Fireworks- July 2, 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/socorro-nm/2008/07/fire-marshal-urges-caution-with-fireworks?fro... Young Athletes FromSocorro Area Compete In Junior Olympics- July 1, 2008 Every summer, the Junior Olympics Program puts on local, regional and national sporting events for youngsters between 8 and 13. The events were started to give kids the chance to test their skills and athleticism. Socorro held its own event early this spring. Young athletes from Midway, San Antonio and Magdalena elementaries also came to participate in Socorro's local event.Participants competed separately in four athletic events: basketball, soccer, tennis and track and field.http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/07/young-athletes-fromsocorro-area-compete-in-ju... Inmates Expected To Return To Socorro Soon- July 1, 2008 The inmates who were transferred to McKinley and Cibola counties following a jail break are expected to be back in Socorro sometime next week. Socorro County Detention Center administrator Evangel Maldonado said maintenance and repairs to the Socorro jail facility were nearly complete on Tuesday. "Most of the maintenance will be finished soon," Maldonado said. "We're just waiting on the cameras."There was no surveillance camera in operation to record a June 12 incident in which two inmates beat.http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/07/inmates-expected-to-return-to-socorro-soon?fr... Socorro Area Students Rehearse For Adaptation Of RobinsonCrusoe Story- July 1, 2008 The community is invited to join the hula-dancing chameleons and many other original characters at Friday's Seaside Resort on Saturday when the Missoula Children's Theatre and more than 50 local students present the Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe will be presented at 3:00pm and 5:30pm at the Finley Gym. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for youth and are available at the door.The local cast features John Carilli as Robinson Crusoe, Jeriana...http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/07/socorro-area-students-rehearse-for-adaptation... Socorro police make arrests in drug raids- July 1, 2008 Three people were arrested last weekend in separate drug-related incidents. Two women were arrested and charged after Socorro police officers executed a search warrant at a Loma Vista apartment on El Camino ...http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/06/socorro-police-make-arrests-in-drug-raids?fro... |