Socorro NewsLocal news for Socorro, NM continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Lessons Learned, Smokey Skies, Independence Day- June 28, 2008 For most, it is difficult to imagine life during the Great Depression. While the Depression began at the end of the 1920s, the entire nation suffered most dramatically during the period between 1929 and 1933. To obtain an eyewitness account of that era, we must listen to "the voices" - of those courageous children - now in their 80s and 90s. This was their life during the Great Depression. The people of the depression gained a new outlook on life and many survivors still hold those same virtues.http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/06/lessons-learned-smokey-skies-independence-day... Socorro Police Department Blotter- June 26, 2008 May 23 An officer was dispatched at 11:56 p.m. to the 900 block of Ake Avenue on a report of individuals passing the residence making threats. The suspect drove into the driveway and pointed something in the direction of the victim, who said he was unable to identify what the object was. When contacted, individuals in the vehicles indicated to the officer there was no gun. Following a search of the vehicle, an air pistol that resembled a gun was found under the passenger seat. The passenger...http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/06/socorro-police-department-blotter?fromrss=1 Buckhorn burger meets world-class billing- June 24, 2008 El Paso Times Living Editor Paula Monarez Diaz and foodie Felipa Solis blog about great eateries.http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/06/buckhorn-burger-meets-world-class-billing?fro... Help Is Available To Quit Tobacco- June 22, 2008 To the Editor,There are so many people out there who want to quit smoking or using spit tobacco. Spit tobacco includes chewing, dipping, or using snuff. The statistics show that 70 percent of the people who smoke want to quit. What are the reasons a person who smokes or uses spit tobacco would want to quit The reason could be one or more of many: They already know it is unhealthy for their bodies and want to become healthier, they don't want to get lung, mouth, larynx or esophagus...http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/06/help-is-available-to-quit-tobacco?fromrss=1 CatronCraftsman Makes Intricate Figurines- June 20, 2008 Chuck Harvell, a resident of Catron County for about 12 years, is a craftsman who creates unique figurines from horseshoes. "I enjoy sculpturing horseshoes into cowboys, vaqueros, and other works of art," Harvell said. "I've always had an imagination. I used to make robots out of nuts and bolts as a child." Harvell took lessons in welding about four years ago and started creating artwork using horseshoes. He and his wife of 15 years, Lori, travel to county fairs and art festivals...http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/06/catroncraftsman-makes-intricate-figurines?fro... 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/socorro-nm/2008/06/community-wants-violence-offenders-arrested?f... UNM Press mystery writer recognized for blog site- June 16, 2008 UNM Press author Pari Noskin Taichert and other contributors to the mystery blog Murderati were recently nominated for an Anthony Award for Best Mystery Website.http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/06/unm-press-mystery-writer-recognized-for-blog-... Jail break triggers transfers- June 14, 2008 Most inmates of the Socorro County Detention Center were transferred to other counties after two illegal aliens escaped from the facility early Thursday morning.http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/06/jail-break-triggers-transfers?fromrss=1 Slain NM Tech Student Laid To Rest- June 12, 2008 Friends and family members are remembering a New Mexico Tech student who was stabbed to death last week.http://www.topix.net/city/socorro-nm/2008/06/slain-nm-tech-student-laid-to-rest?fromrss=1 'Good taste, nutritious'- June 10, 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/socorro-nm/2008/06/good-taste-nutritious?fromrss=1 |