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JANUARY 20, 1981
LEO AND RITA MONTOYA of Socorro celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with a surprise dinner party held at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Genevieve and Orlando Martinez. The party was given by the Martinez’s and their girls; Tony and Bernice Montoya and children; and Ana and Ramona Montoya. The Montoya’s were invited to dinner and were surprised to find a host of relatives waiting to celebrate with them. Rita and Leo’s brothers and sisters were there, Rita’s parents and Leo’s mother. Following dinner, the celebrants cut their anniversary cake. The top layer was heart-shaped, decorated with blue flowers and topped with a white wedding bell and net. It rested on a half-sheet cake decorated with blue icing flowers.
JANUARY 27, 1981
A SEMI TRAILER truck and a motorcycle collided near the I-25 north interchange, claiming the life of the cycle driver. The truck driver was uninjured. The coroner Leo Lujan sad that cause of death is undetermined until further information from the State Medical Investigator. City Police Officer Billy Romero said that the truck and cycle collided at the far north end of California St. near the freeway. The cycle was traveling south in the northbound lane at the point of collision, Romero said. Citations were not issued. The driver was enroute to Albuquerque. Fire Chief Phil Baca said his department received a call that a semi-truck was on fire. Baca said that the fire started when fuel that spilled from the cycle gas tank ignited with other flammable oils from the truck. The cycle gas tank then ruptured, sending flames into the front end of the truck. The truck fuel tank never did rupture. The truck driver was able to exit the truck before the fire reached the cab.
TWO SOCORRO JUNIOR HIGH School students were among a group of 150 kids from across the state who participated in the Special Winter Olympics. Paul Pino and Dominick Castaneda with sponsor and teacher Marilyn Steinbach, participated in the winter games, and returned home with medals. Steinbach said it was the first time a Socorro school had participated in the Special Winter Olympics. The participants could compete in downhill racing, cross-country skiing and ice skating. It was the first time on skis for the Socorro boys, who both qualified for downhill competition. Pino earned a first-place medal, while Castaneda capped a medal for second place. Opening day ceremonies heralded the start of competition, fun and learning as the children watched a torch ceremony, on skis, by a group of experienced performers. A dance capped off the days activities. The two Socorro boys returned, not only with medals, but with new-found skill on skis, surely one of the more popular winter sports in this area.
FEBRUARY 5, 1981
LORETTA ZUMBRO, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Zumbro, is a 5’7” senior. Loretta averages 5.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Loretta plays high post and has lettered in her sophomore and junior years. Loretta plans to attend Grand Canyon College after graduation and major in physical education.
FEBRUARY 10, 1981
GOOD SAMARITAN Nursing Home is proud of two recent additions to its growing family of senior citizens. In December, the first couple moved to Good Sam- Luis and Jenny Miera, lifetime residents of San Antonio, New Mexico; and prominent Socorro county citizens. Luis Miera was born in 1892 in San Antonio. He graduated from St. Michaels Academy in Santa Fe, and in later years served as Socorro County Assessor and for many years as postmaster in San Antonio. His gracious wife, Jennie was born in Socorro in 1896. It has often been said that she was an excellent homemaker and cook. She and Luis were married in 1912 (69 years) and have two sons- Luis Jr. of Albuquerque and Joseph who lives in Socorro.
