june 26, 2026<\/p>\n
New Mexico Tech, City of Socorro sponsor day of free music concerts and games, food <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n SOCORRO, N.M.<\/b> \u2013 Fireworks in the sky and dynamic music on stage will keep Fourth of July revelers You can tailgate and bring your own grill at your vehicle, or picnic on the soccer There will be a Cornhole Tournament in the morning, organized by the Socorro Cornhole Dana Chavez, director of the New Mexico Tech Performing Arts Series, says this year\u2019s \u201cDon’t forget to bring your own chairs, blankets, tarps, sunscreen, dancing shoes, This year\u2019s headliner performance comes from <\/span>Sorela<\/b>, 5:30-7p.m., two sisters backed by a powerhouse band, performing NM Spanish, country D\u2019ette and D\u2019anna have been singing and entertaining for most of their lives. They In addition to the headliner show, a variety of bands and artists will perform throughout Attendees are asked to keep personal fireworks and pets at home. Alcohol also is not For general information, visit <\/span>socorronm.org<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>nmt.edu\/pas<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.nmt.edu \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" june 26, 2026 New Mexico Tech, City of Socorro sponsor day of free music concerts and games, food and crafts, fireworks \u00a0 SOCORRO, N.M. \u2013 Fireworks in the sky and dynamic music on stage will keep Fourth of July revelers entertained at the annual Socorro 4th of July Celebration at the city\u2019s Rodeo and Sports […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2499131,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25179],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2499130","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Socorro-4th-of-July-Celebration-New-Mexico-Tech.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2499130","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2499130"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2499130\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2499132,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2499130\/revisions\/2499132"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2499131"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2499130"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2499130"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2499130"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n and crafts, fireworks<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/td><\/div>\n
\n entertained at the annual Socorro 4<\/span>th<\/span> of July Celebration at the city\u2019s Rodeo and Sports Complex on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
\n The daylong celebration kicks off with the return of the 4th of July Parade! Starting
\n at noon, the parade will begin at Sedillo Park and end at the Plaza, followed by music,
\n waterslides, food and drink vendors at the Socorro Rodeo and Sports Complex from 1
\n to 6 p.m.\u00a0 Local and New Mexico bands begin at 1 p.m. and conclude at dark with fireworks
\n provided by New Mexico Tech\u2019s Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC).
\n The Socorro 4<\/span>th<\/span> of July Celebration is a collaborative event presented by the City of Socorro and
\n New Mexico Tech.\u00a0 Admission to the event is free and free parking is available.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n field, but no grills or tent stakes are allowed on the soccer field. RV camping is
\n available, to reserve your spot visit socorronm.gov. There is still room for vendors:
\n for-profit ($100), nonprofit ($50). Email <\/span>ccortez@socorronm.gov<\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n Club \u201cSugar Shackers.\u201d\u00a0 Cost is $50 a team and a blind draw at $25 a player.\u00a0 This
\n is a newly organized annual tournament commemorating Dustin Armijo, with some funds
\n being donated to a charity.\u00a0 More info will be coming on the club\u2019s Facebook page
\n and the Visit Socorro Facebook Page.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n event will have some new faces on stage, as well as our hometown favorites and she
\n encourages Socorro-area residents to come out and celebrate the holiday with us.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n good cheer and great mood,\u201d she said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n and rock, with an unmatched combination of beauty and talent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n currently perform throughout the region as Sorela (NM Spanish and variety), Animated
\n Jukebox (Top 40, country, rock, R&B and NM Spanish) and Plain Jane (country). <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Born in Albuquerque, Sorela\u2019s early years were spent in the entertainment capital
\n of the world Las Vegas, Nevada. But it was in New Mexico where Sorela got their start,
\n winning a church talent contest. After recording \u201cSi Quieres Verme Llorar\u201d and \u201cEstes
\n Tu\u201d under the name D\u2019Girlz, they became Sorela in 2004, meaning \u201csister,\u201d a name they
\n felt suited their style and Spanish-Italian heritage. They went on to perform and
\n record traditional Spanish Mexican songs in ranchera, cumbia and ballad styles. They
\n have received numerous awards from the NM Entertainment Association and National\u00a0
\n Hispano Music Association, including Song of The Year for <\/span>La Novia de Pajarillo<\/span><\/i>, Vocal Duo of The Year, Latin\/Pop Song of The Year, Producer of The Year for the
\n self-titled album Sorela, Song of the Year for <\/span>Te Amo Tanto<\/span><\/i>, which received mass regional air play, and Female Entertainers of the Year for three
\n years running. They performed on Garrison Keillor\u2019s Prairie Home Companion radio show
\n which launched a national demand for their recordings and live performance. Sorela
\n was selected twice as one of the top 15 New Mexico artists (Quince Grandes) by the
\n Latin Music Academy of New Mexico. This award was given along with Sparx, Lorenzo
\n Antonio, Al Hurricane Sr. & Jr., Gonzalo, El Gringo and other top NM artists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n the day:<\/span><\/p>\n![\"4th](\"https:\/\/www.nmt.edu\/news\/2026\/img\/2-nmtpas_June-July-2026-events.jpg\")
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\n ages and backgrounds. Dedicated to fostering a love for music and promoting community
\n spirit, the band performs a wide range of repertoire, from classical pieces and patriotic
\n tunes to contemporary arrangements and festive holiday music. This year there will
\n also be some special singers, the newly formed Socorro Youth Choir.<\/span><\/li>\n
\n songwriting, Figgs delivers a true taste of the West and well represents the rising
\n talent in western music.<\/span><\/li>\n
\n vocals and well-known covers, their engaging stage presence and dynamic sound make
\n them a standout act.<\/span><\/li>\n
\n of this ancient dance form from regions of the Middle East, including classical, modern
\n pop and folkloric with beautiful outfits and amazing grace and agility.<\/span><\/li>\n
\n star, singer-guitarist Moises Castillo, barely 21 years old, who grew up in Socorro.
\n The band is newly organized with some new musicians and former members of Suavecito,
\n with Karl Lukesh on guitar, George Murillo on bass, Danny Jojola on keyboard and Jimmy
\n Trujillo on drums. They are quickly becoming one of Socorro\u2019s most popular bands,
\n touring throughout New Mexico, with Mo\u2019s rich voice and charismatic style on classic
\n and contemporary country, mixed with favorite rock and Spanish tunes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
\n allowed. Glass and grills are not allowed in the arena or soccer fields.<\/span><\/p>\n