More than 100 participants took part in the scenic bike race on Nov. 2 known as the Quebradas Desert Kraken. On the extra-long course, riders navigated a demanding course that wound its way through ...

After months of campaigning, rural voters leaned red. As a result, Socorro County will see several new faces at the county ...

On Veterans Day, community members gathered at Isidro Baca Park to honor, recognize and express their gratitude to the veterans who have served our nation. The event included speeches of gratitude and ...

You see them every day. In the community, working, shopping, raising a family or possibly enjoying retirement. They could be neighbors or relatives, and often people you don’t know. They are the ones ...

Early voting has reached a new high in Socorro County. Monday, County Clerk Betty Saavedra told El Defensor Chieftain 40% of Socorro County’s voters had exercised their right to vote early either by ...

STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF SOCORRO No. D-725-PB-2024-00013 Judge: Shannon Murdock IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY LEE JONES, deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice of hereby ...

Fifth graders from various schools across Socorro County gathered for a day of exploration during Bosque Conservation Day at the Socorro Nature Area. The students participated in a series of hands-on ...

More than 11% of Socorro County registered voters cast their ballot during the first week of absentee and early voting. County Clerk Betty Saavedra said voting was brisk last week. She noted, usually ...

Just over two years ago, James Robnett and his wife Pam felt drawn to respond to a need they recognized in the community: non-emergency medical transportation. “We would hear stories about other ...

Amendment 4 on the November ballot could affect 300 plus county elected officials throughout the state of New Mexico. New Mexico Counties is providing information to voters on legislation on the ...