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Socorro, New Mexico · SocorroSocrorro Community Radio Country “Mine Country 102.1” KYRN Socorro NM began stunting on April 1 with Christmas music as “Santa 102.1“. The move coincided with a call letter change to KNMQ. Owner Steve Edmondson shared a message on the station’s Facebook page. “Thanks for listening to KYRN Mine Country 102.1! Lots of Warrior Sports, local news, great classic country music, and Sunrise Socorro. Thanks to all those that were guest on Sunrise Socorr…See the Story
Santa Gets Stuck In Socorro’s Mine
Layoffs · SocorroSnow geese and snowy mountains. Photo by Kathy Imel Click the link to read the article on the Friends of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge website (Reprinted with permission):
March 2025 Recent freezing of federal budgets and layoffs of federal employees have had many effects on our public lands in New Mexico, including at Bosque del Apache (BdA). The impacts will continue to compound in time and will be felt by wildlife and the public…See the Story
Effects of Federal Layoffs and Funding Cuts on Public Lands in #NewMexico — Friends of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge (friendsofbosquedelapache.org)
SpaceX · SocorroThe National Radio Astronomy Observatory and SpaceX are assessing how to limit RF interference coming from Starlink satellites that causes issues with the Very Large Array (VLA) observatory in New Mexico, according to NRAO Deputy Spectrum Manager Chris De Pree...See the Story
NRAO Considers Spreading Success of Collaboration With SpaceX on RF Mitigation
Socorro, New Mexico · SocorroOn Thursday, March 13, a crowd gathered at the Socorro County Annex Building to celebrate the opening of the region’s new America’s Job Center office. Guests were welcomed with light refreshments and mingled from booth to booth. The occasion, which…See the Story
America’s Job Center offers help to jobseekers
Veterans · SocorroAt the March 11 Socorro County meeting, Julie Griego, county assessor, recommended that veterans check their notice values, scheduled to be mailed out on April 1, to ensure they receive their full $10,000 exemption.See the Story