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Jan 30, 2025 · Scott Randall Forster, who teed off on March 12, 1968, went to the 19th hole on January 6, 2025. He was a dedicated PGA Golf Professional, obtaining his membership in 1993 and proudly representing the sport he loved.

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5 days ago · Last Tuesday morning, Samantha Winter, coordinator and grant director of Socorro County Options, Prevention, and Education (SCOPE), was sitting at her desk with her burrito from Sofia’s when she received an unexpected call. “Susan, my secretary, called me. She’s like, have you seen the orders ...

6 days ago · Catron County’s Magistrate Judge, Hon. Susan E. Griffin has been temporarily suspended without pay effective immediately according to an order from the Supreme Court of New Mexico dated February 5. In a petition for the permanent removal from judicial office, filed on November 18, 2024, the ...

Daniel Rufenacht of Magdalena was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter last week after a three-day jury trial. Read more Rufenacht guilty of manslaughter

Jan 30, 2025 · Magdalena School board voted not to renew Superintendent Dr. Glenn Haven’s contract on January 20. In a 3-2 vote, Board President Lynn Major, board members Rachel Montoya and Sharon Harris were against the renewal, with Kelby Stephens and Brett Bruton in favor. Before the decision, board members ...

5 days ago · In collaboration with New Mexico Tech, the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources is searching for residents along the Rio Grande, San Acacia to Fort Craig to participate in a groundwater and surface water study. “We started the project a few months ago, and we are working on it for ...

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