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In today's newsletter:

  • Where Socorro residents can go now for shelter and flood help
  • How to reserve your free tickets for the VLA fall open house
  • What Socorro residents should know about this week's wind and flooding risks

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Socorro County declares emergency as flooding prompts rescues and shelter (dchieftain.com) — Socorro County has formally declared an emergency after heavy rains caused widespread flooding, road closures, and water rescues, and officials are opening shelters and staging sandbags. Finley Gym is serving as an emergency shelter, the Rodeo and Sports Complex is open for evacuated animals, and residents are urged to call listed numbers or the Red Cross if they need help or damage assessments.
   

• NSF NRAO Very Large Array to Host Fall Open House October 10 (nrao.edu) — Residents have a free chance to explore the Very Large Array just 50 miles west of Socorro on Saturday, October 10, with guided tours, science talks, and hands-on activities for all ages. Advance tickets are required, and food trucks and restrooms will be available on-site throughout the day.
   

• Parts of New Mexico could break rainfall records this week (abqjournal.com subscription) — Socorro is included in a wind advisory through early Wednesday, with gusts up to 55 mph that could cause power outages, downed trees, and flying debris. Across New Mexico, saturated ground and more rain could break rainfall records and worsen flooding, so residents are urged to avoid arroyos, watch for flash flooding, and prepare for hazardous travel and weather conditions.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ⚠️ Magnitude 2.6 earthquake reported
    Sep 27 at 9:45 AM MDT: 2.6 magnitude earthquake occurred near Socorro, New Mexico. 1 neighbor felt it. (Nextdoor )
  • Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Baker - New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Bilingual Team Member in Socorro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Socorro here.

🗞 Nearby News

Belen

  • Richard Melzer's book explores New Mexico history through 100 objects (abqjournal.com)
  • The Rundown Week 6 (koat.com)
  • Obituary: Nick Gilbert Montano, Albuquerque Veteran and Former Police Sergeant (news-usa.today)

Los Lunas

  • Albuquerque HVAC Company Urges Pre-Winter Checks as Wetter El Niño Season Threatens Older Systems (issuewire.com)

Ok Socorro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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