El Defensor Chieftain

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Have a safe and chill(e) vacay!

09/07/2026

New Mexico political leaders reacted with indignation Sunday after President Donald Trump posted an image suggesting the state be renamed “New America,” drawing opposition from both sides of the political aisle.
Read more at: https://www.dchieftain.com/news/oh-hell-no-new-mexico-leaders-react-to-trumps-new-america-post/3116625
Albuquerque Journal

09/06/2026

We can’t make a community paper without you!

09/06/2026

09/05/2026

Happy fair day!!

09/05/2026

A local consortium of community organizations has been awarded $200,000 through a New Mexico Public Education Department grant designed to expand after-school and out-of-school programming for youth.
Read more at: https://www.dchieftain.com/news/socorro-youth-programs-receive-200000-boost/3113084

09/05/2026

Cool off at the rodeo! the new owners of Water and Ice are expanding beyond purified water with snow cones, homemade treats and locally made products. Find them at the rodeo this weekend.
Read their story at https://www.dchieftain.com/community/socorros-water-and-ice-store-adds-sweet-local-flair/3113209

09/04/2026

Residents of Catron County are mounting organized opposition to a proposed exploratory uranium mining project in the Cibola National Forest, saying the operation poses a threat to water, air quality and the region’s growing astro‑tourism economy.
Learn more at https://www.dchieftain.com/news/catron-residents-challenge-uranium-permit/3113060

09/04/2026

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Have a fun, safe, and successful fair everyone!!