SGH physical therapist chosen as professional of the week
On Feb. 11 Socorro General Hospital's doctor of physical therapy Dan Lanari was recognized and chosen by the American Physical Therapy Association as professional of the week.
Articles for the ‘Business’ Category
Fresh-baked business model works well
Back in 2007, the band Radiohead released an album titled "In Rainbows" digitally with a pay-what-you-want scheme. Users could pay as much as they wanted for the album – or as little. Radiohead and its management have been quiet about actual sales statistics for the digital album.
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.
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.
Business leadership sought for big issues
Insight about real, substantive issues facing New Mexico is a continuing quest in this column.
Thrift shop opens at new location
The thrift shop Tienda Segunda, that was once located on California Street, will celebrate its grand re-opening at its new location on Spring Street, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23. The thrift shop, which first opened in 1982, was located behind Denny's near Smith's Food and Drug Center. The building was being remodeled for physical therapy, said Volunteer Mary Soto. The thrift shop has been in its new building on Spring Street for almost a month, she said.
Water bank policy revised for farmers
Curtailment of their right to irrigate will never be a pleasant experience for water bank farmers, but at least now they will have a chance to choose how much uncertainty they can tolerate in the coming growing season, says Chris Sichler, San Antonio farmer and Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District board member. The MRGCD board of directors has approved a proposed change to the water bank policy to curtail the use of leased irrigation water when the river and upstream reservoirs run low.
USDA helps build energy future
In June 2011, the Obama Administration announced a set of new initiatives designed to modernize the Nation's electric infrastructure, bolster electric-grid innovation and advance a clean energy economy.
Magdalena to have new practitioner
A representative for Presbyterian Medical Services announced at the council meeting on Monday, July 16, that the Magdalena Area Health Center's new nurse practitioner will start in late September.
Socorro laser tag gets youth moving
Getting children outside and playing in a safe environment that engages them without breaking the bank just got easier.
City limits fireworks; County in state of emergency
Both the city and the county of Socorro prohibited the sale and use of missile-type fireworks recently.
EDC’s new editor digs journalism
El Defensor Chieftain officially has a new editor. Jackie Schlotfeldt reported for full-time duty on Monday, Feb. 1. She unofficially started last month, by covering the two January meetings of…[Read more]
State, local officials break ground for new arson storage facility
Plans to build an evidence processing and storage facility for statewide arson investigations came one step closer to reality Tuesday, Jan. 5, during a groundbreaking ceremony at the New Mexico…[Read more]
Good Sam administrator to leave Socorro Dec. 18
In his three years in Socorro, Craig Thomes has often been mistaken for a college student. When he disappears from the scene on Friday, Dec. 18, many may assume he…[Read more]
Barteau reports for duty at EDC
El Defensor Chieftain welcomes Suzanne Barteau to the editorial staff. She will cover the Socorro beat and general assignments. Barteau already has close connections to the community, having…[Read more]
Sales are brisk during gallery grand opening
Local artists and merchants of collectibles showed their wares at the grand opening of The Alamo Mercantile & Gallery. The opening was held Saturday, Nov. 14, where a sizable crowd…[Read more]
Hospital hires certified nurse midwife
Socorro General Medical Group has added a fourth new provider in 2009, with the hire of Doris Kay Garman. Garman is a certified family nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, an International…[Read more]
Socorro County Arts opens Alamo Mercantile & Gallery
Alamo Mercantile & Gallery, located at 1008 N. California St., has reopened under the direction of Socorro County Arts, with 16 artists who offer a variety of unique handcrafted items….[Read more]
Western Mercantile opens for business
While some businesses are feeling the pinch and closing their doors, one businessman is celebrating the opening of his fifth store. Allen Truel opened his Socorro Western Mercantile store…[Read more]