La-Joya News

June 1

An officer met with a woman in Veguita at 9 a.m. and learned that a neighbor's dog had come into the victim's yard and attacked one of her puppies. The puppy was dragged into the suspect's yard and mauled, causing severe cuts across the throat and on its body. The woman tried to get the dog off the puppy but was bitten on the leg in the attempt. The officer met with the owner of the loose dog and cited him into Magistrate Court. Photos of the puppy with injuries and the attacking dog which had evidence of the attack were taken.

May 6

A man on Lopezville Road reported at 9:15 p.m. that the suspect has not been taking his medication and he started to argue with him. He stated that the suspect got a pair of scissors and cut the hair of a female living in the home. The suspect then pulled a knife and threatened him with it. The officer placed the suspect under arrest and transported him to the Socorro County Detention Center.

May 7

A cow was struck by a vehicle driven by a San Antonio man at 11 p.m. on Highway 525 at mile marker 3. The cow did not survive the impact. The vehicle received minor damages.

Ten members of the Carlsbad High School Class of 2008 were awarded scholarships to attend New Mexico Tech in Socorro. via Carlsbad Current-Argus

“There are a lot of people up here, we just can't monitor everything up here, so we get a lot of brush fires”

This photo, submitted to YouNews by 7winner11yo , shows firefighters near Socorro battling a blaze Wednesday People in central New Mexico are on standby this weekend as the Trigo Fire continues to threaten ... via KOB-TV

Q. Do you have to trim the lower branches off of a tomato before you plant it or can you just plant it? A. I suspect you are asking if the lower leaves should be removed from the tomato stem when you plant ... via Las Cruces Sun-News

A wind-fueled fire burning along the Rio Grande has forced the evacuation of more than a dozen homes south of Socorro. via Las Cruces Sun-News

Margaret C. Sanchez, 82, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Albuquerque, N.M. She was born April 3, 1926, in La Joya, N.M. to Frank and Ascension (Barela) Castillo.  

She was raised in La Joya and graduated from La Joya High School. She retired after 40 years of service to the Socorro County Health Office.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Herman Sanchez; her brother, Fulgencio Castillo; her parents; and her nieces, Lynette Gutierrez and Darlene Knabe.   Read more

“There is an invasion of elm in all the recovery zones”

Several of Grant County's highways should be safer for motorists thanks to a $150,000 grant that is funding cleanup of the highways' right-of-ways. The funds come from state severance tax bonds and were awarded ... via Silver City Sun-News

“That's what allows me to talk about him. That's what allows us to give him advice, to provide lists for him, to do those kinds of things in a primary”

Republican Party officials say there's no violation of New Mexico law in their backing of 1st Congressional District candidate Darren White in a contested primary election. via Las Cruces Sun-News

Daniel R. Colman, of Carlsbad, has been named to the Dean's List at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque with a 3.9 grade point average for the fall 2007 semester. via Carlsbad Current-Argus

About $1.5 million in federal funds will flow to the state to support the construction or rehabilitation of low-income affordable housing. via New Mexico Business Weekly

“I call my customers with a reminder the week before”

Morning WoodCutters Recycling Service also sells firewood, vigas, latillas and fence posts to customers When Chris Michel graduated from New Mexico Tech five years ago, the city of Socorro was picking up ... via El Defensor Chieftain

“This is my first year making it this far”

Students at Red Mountain Middle School conversed on what changes they will be making on their projects for the State Science Fair competition in Socorro April 4-5. From left are Forest Sera, Billy Shannon, ... via Deming Headlight

“We all had a fun time winning awards and I hope to do well at the state competition”

Students from Holloman Middle School walked away with some impressive awards at the regional science fair competition at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces last week. via Alamogordo Daily News

Freshman Media Arts Daily Lobo: Are you interested in film? Brandy Rodke: I am, definitely. via The Daily Lobo

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science in Albuquerque will study the fossil remains of a 10 million-year-old creature called an oreodont. via KOB-TV

The National Nuclear Security Administration is proposing consolidations within the nation's nuclear weapons complex. via KOB-TV

“And we don't necessarily agree with their recommendations”

The permit process for the new area landfill is progressing, although the New Mexico Environment Department has recommended a conditional approval. via El Defensor Chieftain

“He (Valenzuela) should be on probation unless he shows immaturity as suggested in the pre-sentence report”

Arthur Valenzuela, 20, of Socorro was sentenced to 304 days in jail for attempted shooting from a motor vehicle, to be followed by 364 days probation plus 100 hours of community service for attempted aggravated ... via El Defensor Chieftain

“I moved to Ohio and played in multiple Gus Mackers”

The Gus Macker basketball tournament has found a home in several New Mexico cities throughout the years, now Carlsbad resident Roosevelt Armendariz is trying to make a home for the tournament in the Cavern ... via Carlsbad Current-Argus