Childbirth class prepares families for delivery experience
The childbirth education class, coming up this weekend, educates new and veteran expectant mothers about their childbirth experience, said registered nurse Charlyn Chavez.
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School board looks at recording meetings
At the Socorro Consolidated Schools board meeting Monday night, in new business, board members discussed the topic of recording school board meetings for keeping track of minutes. The idea is to record the school board meetings for minutes and dialogue, and once the official minutes are approved, the recording will be destroyed.
Schools seek funding in election
School board elections will take place on Feb. 5 in Socorro and Catron counties. On the ballot, voters will see the mill levy and the general obligation bond.
Good Samaritan streamlines
The Good Samaritan Society care facility has updated its filing system by switching to the electronic medical record system. The agency no longer needs to use bulky files to store its information.
Flu strikes up in January
The flu season has been at its highest peak this year. According to www.flu.gov, the flu season occurs between January and February. Socorro General Hospital public relations manager Brad Treptow said the hospital had five confirmed flu cases in December and three hospitalizations. From Jan. 1 through Jan. 20 there have been 16 confirmed flu cases and two hospitalizations. The three hospital-based clinics of pediatrics, internal medicine and family practice are seeing 30 patients a day with flu-like symptoms, he said.
Beames to oversee five N.M. hospitals
Socorro General Hospital administrator Bo Beames now holds the title interim vice president for Presbyterian Regional Hospitals. Beames accepted the temporary position as interim and will support the five Presbyterian regional hospitals: Presbyterian Española Hospital, the Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital in Tucumcari, the Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso, the Plains Region Medical Center in Clovis and Socorro General Hospital. As interim, Beames will oversee general operations, and his role will be to share information within the network of regional hospitals of Presbyterian Healthcare. Beames will also share information related to impending changes within the health care industry, he said.
City hears plea from schools
At the City Council meeting Monday night, in the public forum, Socorro Consolidated Schools Superintendent Randall Earwood presented to council members the importance of the community voting for the mill levy in the school board election Feb. 5. Earwood said the mill levy is for general maintenance of facilities and is $5 million dollars, covering a four year period. There will be no increase in taxes if the mill levy passes, he said.
For pets, Animal Haven Veterinary Clinic is like second home
Animal Haven Veterinary Clinic of Socorro treats pets with care and compassion as if they are their own, says veterinarian Dr. Pepita Wilkinson.
Socorro students are welders in the making
Socorro High School students are creating masterpieces in the welding elective class taught by Mike Gaines. Now, since July, they have their own place to create in.
School looks to improve
At the Socorro Consolodated Schools Board meeting Monday night, school board members met at Zimmerly Elementary School to receive updates about school improvements, plans and processes for the 2012-2013 school year. School board secretary Dawn Weaver asked questions regarding the areas in which the school scored poorly by state standards. The categories were "current standing," "school growth" and "growth of the highest performing student."
Up again for music awards
Socorro native and music producer Jeff Bhasker continues to amaze audiences with his musical talents. Throughout the years, he has produced the works of hip hop artists such as Jay-Z and Kanye West, and R&B singers Alicia Keys, Beyonce and the group FUN.
Tech library has much to offer
For 21 years, the Joseph Skeen Library has served New Mexico Tech students and supported the curriculum of the college.
Enter Solaro Energy
Socorro is now the new home site for Solaro Energy. Solaro, which makes point-of-use solar electric lighting, ventilation and solar electric generating systems, brings jobs and economic development to the area.
Tackle football proposal approved for spring
At the City Council meeting Monday night, Recreation Director Joshua Kerns presented to council members the tackle football proposal for the spring.
Photographer goes for intimate landscapes
Photographer Don Boyd tries to create a new outlook with his photos and brings them to life in an intimate way.
Sharing their passion
Socorro artists Cathy Kincaid, Beverly Hansen and Leon Miler share a strong passion and desire for what they love to do most.
Bosque hosting bird count for children
Friends of The Bosque National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a Bird Count for Kids event from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Jan. 12.
Vertu fine art gallery finds home in old town
Socorro will soon have a new fine arts gallery in the Old Town Plaza for many people to enjoy and buy artwork, sculptures and cards from various artists.
Author explores Gila area
New Mexico author Phillip Brittenham wrote a book about the published accounts of the Gila region in the southwest corner of New Mexico.
Learning from resolutions
The new year is finally here. Like every year, most people make New Year's resolutions.