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Golf · SocorroBoth of Socorro High School’s golf teams are in a dog fight at the Class 3A state tournament on the campus of New Mexico Tech after the first day of competition, with the Lady Warriors in first place and the Warriors in second. The three-time defending state champion Lady Warriors are facing a fierce challenge from Texico, which is led by the individual tournament leader Liz Elam, who fired an impressive 88 (to pace her team to a 412 score. Th…See the Story
Lady Warriors first, Warriors second after first day of state golf tournament - El Defensor Chieftain
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New Hampshire · New HampshirePaced by five gold medal finishes, Socorro’s Warrior track and field team scored 63 points to finish third as a team at the Nusenda State Track and Field Championships in Albuquerque over the weekend. Socorro was tantalizingly close to second place Robinson’s 66 points, and it was the third consecutive third-place finish for the Warriors who struggled at times on a windy Friday. Record Breaking Day The greatest individual track season in Socorr…See the Story
Socorro Warriors take third at state meet, Mounyo sets two state records - El Defensor Chieftain
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Socorro, New Mexico · SocorroBNSF Hazmat presented at the Socorro County Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting recently with officials from Socorro Fire Department, Socorro Hospital, Midway Fire Department, the emergency managers office, forest service as well as other interested parties. Jeff Hankins, Manager of Hazardous Materials Field Operations for BNSF, gave an informational presentation and brought special equipment for attendees to see.
“I found it very informa…See the Story
What would happen if … train derails with hazardous items
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Baseball · SocorroAngel Perez pounded an in-the-park solo home run to spot Socorro a 1-0 lead, but Hatch Valley rallied for a 13-12 win behind Alan Ruiz’s five-hitter on May 1. David Gutierrez Jr., Cenyon Scarborough, Perez, Jacob Angel, and Joseph Rivera each pounded one hit for the Warriors. Scarborough started and scattered four hits over four innings. Four errors proved costly for Socorro. The Warriors wrap up the 2024 season at 5-17, and the young team is st…See the Story
Warriors finish off baseball season against Hatch Bears
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Golf · SocorroSocorro is headed to the Class 3A state golf tournament after the Lady Warriors won the District 3-3A title, and the Warriors were second at Picacho Hills Country Club in Las Cruces on Monday. There will be little traveling with New Mexico Tech hosting the tournament in Socorro on Monday and Tuesday of next week, which plays in the favor of both teams. The Lady Warriors seek their fourth consecutive state title, and the Warriors are looking to i…See the Story
On to state golf tournament - El Defensor Chieftain
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Socorro, New Mexico · SocorroScotty Guerro and Katelyn Stockham earned a pair of state qualifications in addition to individual district titles, and Alamo Navajo’s boys and girls track teams finished third at the District 3-1A meet in Magdalena on Friday.
Stockham picked up gold in the 400-meter dash and was second in the 1600 meters. Guerro won the shot put and was second behind the Cougars’ Andy Pino (89-2.5) in the shot put with a heave of 87-2.5.
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Alamo track teams nab third at District 3-1A championship
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Socorro, New Mexico · SocorroDespite being down two starters, Magdalena is in the Class A state baseball tournament after a pair of wins against Jemez Valley kept the Steers in the No. 6 spot. They will face off against No. 3 Melrose. The Steers were without Javen Tafoya due to an appendix flare-up that required surgery and a second starter due to disciplinary reasons. Coach Kyl Candelaria was forced to go to his “disabled list” and play his freshman Josiah, who is coming o…See the Story
Steers top Jemez headed to 1A state tournament
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Michelle Lujan Grisham · SocorroMagdalena is low on numbers but big in results this track season, as both the boys and girls teams placed second at the District 2-1A meet in Lordsburg on Friday.
The Steers depended on big performances from individuals to score 93 team points.
On the boys’ side, Krae Stephens picked up multiple state qualifications as he won the discus and javelin and was second in the shot put. Stephens’ younger brother, Ky, was a double winner in the hurdles …See the Story
Despite low numbers Steers get big results - El Defensor Chieftain
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