Democracy, awkward pauses, and blank stares. That can mean only one thing: the Pencil Warrior rides again.

This week's Socorro movie review features Fame, a remake of the cult classic film from 1980.

Once again, Socorro's El Defensor Chieftain newspaper shills for the corporate agenda with press releases and spin being served up as "news" and "opinion" - Socorro can (and should) do better.

This week's Socorro Movie Review features District 9, starring Sharlto Copley and Jason Cope.

This week's Socorro Movie Review features Inglourious Basterds directed by Quentin Tarantino; showing nightly at the Loma at 9:30 p.m.

Returning to the state for the first time in 10 years, the contemporary modern Lula Washington Dance Company will travel around New Mexico from October 16th to 30th, 2009, performing four popular works, teaching master classes, and holding dance workshops for children. They will perform at Macey Center October 16th.

Socorro's city council met Monday, October 5th. Citizen input included testimony on how Socorro might break into the movie business.

The Socorro Electric Coop has been mired in controversy in the last year or two. Reform advocates complain of a "good ole boy" network where a small group controls the board and disregards the interests of the coop's members. Yesterday, Saturday October 3rd, three board members were up for reelection. The results are in.

Most folks know about Roswell's connection with extraterrestrials, but fewer know of Socorro's connection. But the more UFO-savvy may recall that Socorro was home to one of the more famous UFO sightings in history, way back in 1964. New information raises questions about the veracity of Socorro's 1964 UFO incident.

This week's Socorro Movie Review features Funny People, starring Adam Sandler.