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1 day ago · Benji Maldonado, age 50, of Socorro, New Mexico. Born October 7, 1974. He passed away peacefully in his home on February 16th, 2025, after a long battle with health issues.

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Dec 23, 2024 · The joke around Socorro Electric Co-op has been that their new CEO, Manuel Gonzales, might need new tennis shoes because he has hit the ground running. By his second …

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Socorro Swimming teams place at Raven Invititational It was a record-breaking day on Jan. 22 for the Socorro swim teams at the Raven Invite at Highland High School as Riley Sewell set a …

Jan 30, 2025 · The officer observed the male driving a vehicle in the area and followed the male suspect to his residence. The officer activated his emergency lights to stop the suspect. The …

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