Socorro Rewind

JULY 3, 1975

SOCORRO SCHOOL Superintendent J. Placido Garcia confirmed Tuesday an Albuquerque paper’s news release that local schools have been approved for $75,000 of emergency capital outlay money from the state. Socorro’s application is for a total of $425,000. The Public-School Emergency Capital Outlay Advisory Council, the body charged with distribution of $1.8 million to eligible districts this year, will consider the $350,000 balance requested by Socorro later. Garcia explained that $15,000 of the state funds approved this week will go for a paint and spray room at Socorro High to become part of the industrial arts facilities. The $60,000 balance will go for heating and ventilation improvements in the high school plant proper. Completion of Zimmerly school, including the addition of six more classrooms, a multi-purpose room and restrooms will be financed with the $350,000 that Socorro hopes will get approval later.

JULY 8, 1975

FIVE LOCAL young men qualified for the Regional A.A.U. Track Championships to be held in Phoenix, Az. Scott Christiansen won the High Jump State Title at the A.A.U. State Championships held in Albuquerque. Christiansen cleared 6’2” and just missed at 6’4”. Raymond Chavez won the Boys 16–17-year-old division Long Jump. Alan Lopez qualified in the 100-yard dash, with a second-place finish at 10.4 seconds in the Boys 14-15 age division. Mike Lalla just edged out for first but qualified with a second-place finish in the 140 yard run. Both first and second place were timed at 54.5 in the 14-15 age division. Jimmy Mathieu qualified in the Boys 14–15-year High Jump.

SAFEWAY

Bananas $.19 a pound

Yellow Onions $.19 a pound

Cherries $.65 a pound

Large Eggs $.59 a dozen

Ground Beef $.94 a pound

Chuck Steak $1.19 a pound

Green Beans $.30 a can

Tuna $.53 a can

Pinto Beans $1.79 for a 4 lb bag

JUNE 30, 2001

SARRACINO MIDDLE SCHOOL sixth-grade teacher Rheda Brown will have a better chance to see the northern lights this coming winter than any other Socorroan. Brown has been selected as a Fullbright exchange teacher and will be teaching in Tampere, Finland, this coming school year. A Finnish teacher, 28-year-old Arika Mikenin, will arrive in August to take over Brown’s class at Sarracino. Brown will be teaching fifth graders at Amurin Koulu. Amurin Koulu is a Finnish school with an emphasis in international studies. About 300 students from 43 different countries attend the school.

DON TRIPP awards foster Grandma Bertha Gallegos a certificate for her volunteer work. Gallegos is retiring from the foster grandparents/senior companions’ program. She received the certificate at a special event to honor seniors who participate in the two state-funded program. The program provides services to the elderly and young throughout the county. Foster grandparents can be found in classrooms throughout the school district. Senior companions provide friendship and assistance, such as driving, to elderly peers.

JULY 30, 2015

CAST MEMBERS of the musical “Space Pirates” have been rehearsing every afternoon at Cottonwood Valley Charter School in preparation for opening night. “Space Pirates” is directed by Socorro High School sophomore Maria Carilli with help from Theresa Apodaca. The production, featuring 36 children ranging from ages 6-14 years old, is affiliated with Socorro Community Theater.