How about a FREE RIDE TO SCHOOL!
City of Socorro support UTEP Students!
City Council Representative at Large Willie Madrid,Jr. spearheaded the effort to get a bus running from The Rio Vista Community Center to the University of Texas at El Paso campus and back home again Monday, Wednesday and Friday @ eight different times. More one the Community Center page! Just follow the link.
On the evening of October 7th, City of Socorro Mayor Pro Tem Mary B. Garcia received two emails apparently from Trini Lopez, stating he was officially resigning as Mayor. In one error filled email, addressed to elected officials in the county, Trini Lopez states he should not continue in office. In both emails Trini Lopez says that as of today October 7th 2012 he is resigning as Mayor of the City of Socorro. “ We have to wonder if the fact that the City of Socorro City Council was going to take up, during a special meeting this week, the Mayor’s inappropriate businesses practices as part of the reason behind his sudden resignation.”
-Mary B. Garcia, Mayor Pro-Tem/Representative District 3.
The City of Socorro’s Celebration of Lights was a hit!
Residents from all over the community helped light the City of Socorro Tree. It was cold and beautiful as City Leaders and the Ernesto Serna School Choir gathered outside City Hall. Dozens of families including City Representatives and members from the Mendoza, Chavez and Gonzales families just to name a few placed their family ornaments on the City tree. It’s a great time of the year to be in the City of Socorro.
The Candidates list for The City of Socorro’s May 11th Special Election was finalized Monday March 11th. Applications for the office of Mayor, City Council Representative District #4, and City Council Representative at large were accepted up until 5pm Monday March 11th 2013. On Tuesday March 12th the order was drawn for the candidate’s position on the Special Election Ballot.
For Mayor:
Jesus Alejandro Ruiz
Gama Mendez
Gumersindo Cardoso
Igor Alberto Flores
Representative At Large:
Guillermo Madrid Jr.
Joe Bob Martinez
Rene Rodriguez
Representative District 4
Jesus Gandara, Jr.
J.E. Chito Bowling
This month the City of Socorro will have a new Mayor Pro-Tem.
Your City Council selected Rep Gloria Macias Rodriguez to succeed Representative Mary B. Garcia who completed her one-year term this month. Ms. Garcia was thanked and her accomplishments recognized at the first city council meeting this year.
Guillermo “Willie” Madrid, Jr.
The newest challenge I’m taking on is the centralization of our Municipal and Administration office building in the center of our city. It means a new 4 to 5 story building could be in our future soon.
We’re also securing water rights to irrigate the new Joe Carrasco Park in District 4, and for weeks I watched over the installation of a new water pump and well (160 ft.) so now we’ll have the water to take care of Moon City Park which has been neglected and nearly forgotten for years.
I’m so proud to have played my part in winning the biggest illegal water dumping lawsuit in City of Socorro history, and now I’m thrilled to be on the steering committee to use that water to build us a “RIVER WALK in the City of Socorro. All of us really want to see this project start as soon as possible.
All of these achievements are possible by the very hard work alongside a supportive City Council. And all of these City-Wide projects made possible without a single increase to our property taxes! And all within our spending policy. More clarity than ever before in City of Socorro spending!
See More in the Newsroom Section.
Jesus “Jesse” Gandara, Jr.
7/20/2012
STILL no Mosquito Larvae found in BullDog Championship Park Pond
Health Inspectors still report NO Mosquito Larvae in the Aeration Pond. Larvae has been found in adjacent area but in all cases was treated immediately.Vector Control, which is located at 7969 San Paulo, El Paso, Texas 79907, has fogged several areas including Glorietta and Middle Drain in the City of Socorro this week, still if you see a problem area give them a call at 915 599 6290.
In September Vector Control fogged (sprayed) more than 4,000 acres in The City of Socorro and “targets” an area in the City of Socorro 1 or 2 times a week, The fogging prevents mosquitoes from breeding, however, mosquitoes can breed in ANY standing water, like puddles in old tires or trash in a yard. For more information contact your Public Information Officer at 915 588 0989.
Representative Mary Garcia, City of Socorro City Council District 3 personally inspected the progress of the monument centerpiece with artist Donna Dobberfuhl and City Council At-Large Representative Willie Madrid.
4/30/2012
- Congratulations to the winners of our 2012 Health Fair Raffle!:
Ticket No. 0567128 – Daisy Rodriguez
Ticket No. 0567101 – Nick Ortiz
Ticket No. 0567136 – Rosaura Sanchez
Ticket No. 0567060 – Steve Marquez
Ticket No. 0567003 – Rosa Perez
Ticket No. 0567056 – Isaac Morales
Ticket No. 0567044 – Victoria Perez
Ticket No. 0567062 – Georgina Gonzalez
Ticket No. 0567077 – Daniela Parra
Ticket No. 0567087 – Lucia Martinez
Ticket No. 0566993 – Ana Palomino
Ticket No. 0567059 -Taya Mara
Ticket No. 0567011 – Francisca Arena
Ticket No. 0567079 – Guadalupe Lizalde
Ticket No. 0567088 – Daniel Villagomez
Ticket No. 0567033 – Saraida Aguilar
Ticket No. 0567129 – Jacinto Olguin
Thanks to everyone that participated, we hope to see you at the Health Fair next year.
4/20/2012
- The City of Socorro’s Rio Vista Community Center will be hosting a Health Fair !
Where: Rio Vista Community Center
901 N. Rio Vista Rd.
Socorro, TX 79927
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
More Info: 915.860.8615
4/13/2012
- City of Socorro park has been renamed:
On April 5, 2012, the Socorro City Council renamed and dedicated a 1 acre Park in honor of Joe S. Carrasco. The park was formerly known as “Bonito Park” and it’s located on the corner of North Loop Dr. and Wellettka Dr.. The yet to be developed park has irrigation rights and is located next to a semi-major irrigation canal. The park has already begun improvements with major earth-work. The earth-work is being done in anticipation for the new irrigating season and before improvements are made to it like shade structures, trees, and benches.
Joe Carrasco served as the first Mayor of the newly incorporated City of Socorro and was re-elected twice. Mr. Carrasco also served as a School Board Member for the Socorro Independent School District. In 2006 he was inducted into the El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame. His baseball passion began when he played for Ysleta High School as their second baseman for four years 1958-1962. He helped lead the Ysleta Indians to a District Championship his sophomore year. He was also named team captain his junior and senior years. He then played for Texas Western College in 1963, playing in the first year a college program was offered there. Drafted into the United States Army and served two years and played shortstop for the 5th Army Division baseball team. Returned to play baseball for UTEP and became the starting shortstop his senior year. After graduation, Joe became the first baseball coach at Socorro High School in 1974. He played for the Socorro Cougars Semi-Pro team from 1963 to 1978.
4/4/2012
- FREE Senior Citizen Dance/Aerobics class offered at Rio Vista Community Center
4/4/2012
- FREE Yoga class offered at Rio Vista Community Center
4/4/2012
- FREE Zumba Fitness classes at Rio Vista Community Center
4/2/2012
- FREE English as Second Language course at Rio Vista Community Center:
Date: Fridays; April 6, 2012—May 25, 2012
Time: 9:30a.m.— 11:30 a.m.
Place: Rio Vista Community Center
Info: 915-860-9163 or 915-860-8615
3/30/2012
- “WIC Camp – Smart Choices / Healthy Families” at Rio Vista Community Center:
A one week camp for WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Children will focus on Nutrition Education, Healthy Snack Building, and Physical Activity through age appropriate classes.
Date: 4/9/2012 – 4/13/2012 (Revised 3/30/2012)
Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Place: Rio Vista Community Center
Info: 915-860-9163 or 915-860-8615
4/30/2012
- Aliviane’s Rural Border Intervention (RBI) Program at the City of Socorro’s E.G. “Chayo” Apodaca Community Center
Rio Vista Community Center is partnering up with Aliviane to bring the new “The Rural Border Intervention (RBI) Program” to the citizens of Socorro. The Rural Border Intervention (RBI) Program provides substance abuse prevention and intervention services to youth and adults in remote Rural Border areas. The goal is to educate about the consequences of using drugs or/and alcohol, in addition to advocating and increasing access to substance abuse and mental health treatment services.
The program promotes family bonding and strong relationship building as it provides parenting classes. Parents will learn strategies on how to build a safe, stronger and sane relationship with their children to better understand them, how to effectively get involved in their children’s lives. Parents and children will be educated about the types of drugs that are outside on the streets, the types of resources that are available for them in the community and strategies that will help to stay away from drugs.
4/30/2012
- FREE Citizenship Courses at Rio Vista Community Center:
The City of Socorro’s Rio Vista Community Center, through The University of Texas at El Paso’s (UTEP) Center of Civic Engagement’s SHINE Citizenship Adult Literacy Program and with the assistance of Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services (DMRS) and Texas A & M’s Colonia’s Program, is able to provide free Citizenship Courses. The Citizenship Classes will teach adults immigrants and refugees how to navigate the complex path to U. S. citizenship. The classes will prepare students with material in U.S. history, the basics of American civics and government, as well as the English language to a level that will aid them in passing the US Citizenship exam.
Schedule: Mondays and Fridays (March 9, 2012 – May 14, 2012)
Time: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Place: Rio Vista Community Center
Info: 915-860-9163 or 915-860-8615
3/30/2012
- FREE Graduate Equivalent Degree (GED) courses offered at Rio Vista Community Center
Through a partnership with El Paso Community College’s (EPCC) Migrant Education High School Equivalency Program, The City of Socorro’s Rio Vista Community Center is able to offer free Graduate Equivalent Degree (GED) courses for people.
Schedule: Monday – Thursday
Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Place: Rio Vista Community Center
Info: 915-860-9163 or 915-860-8615
3/30/2012
- FREE Computer Courses at Rio Vista Community Center
The City of Socorro’s Rio Vista Community Center in conjunction with Texas A&M and El Paso Library Department, is offering free 9 week computer courses.
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Update: Ex-Marine walking across America is half-way through Texas
Eddie Gray the ex-Marine who stopped by Council Chmaber on his walk across America is about hal-way through the Lone Star State. News paper reports say “Gray spent Christmas and the past five weeks with (an) Odessa family. He left Odessa on Wednesday evening and arrived in Midland Thursday morning.”
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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
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New Service Hours!
To better serve Residents of Socorro, Hours of operation for the Community Centers will change effective January 1, 2012.The most notable change for the community will be the extension of operational hours at Rio Vista Community Center. The change in hours comes after careful review of our usage patterns, and from responding to community requests for afternoon wellness, fitness and educational programs at Rio Vista Community Center.
Rio Vista Community Center:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am—8:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed: Saturday and Sunday
E.G. “Chayo” Apodaca Community Center:
Tuesday – Friday: 1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed: Sunday & Monday
Should you have any questions, please contact us.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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1st ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHT CONTEST
Congratulations to the Contest Winners!
1st Place:
Ismael Jacobo
11120 Nueva Mission Rd
Socorro, TX 79927
2nd Place:
Carmen Mancera
10925 Lydia Rd
Socorro, TX 79927
3rd Place:
Alberto Carrasco
11608 Yamaha Dr
Socorro, TX 79927
We thank everyone who took part in this contest and we hope that you all participate in our contest next year!
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The Mulch is ready!
Socorro Still Going GREEN
You can pick up all the mulch your home needs from the Socorro Public Works Departtment while it lasts. Just come by and we’ll load you up!
Did You Know?
Your City of Socorro will accept live Christmas trees for recycling at no cost at our Recycling Center at 241 Old Hueco Tanks Road until January 13.
Then you can pick up free mulch at the Recycling Center starting January 13.
Operation Stone Garden puts more wheels on the road in Socorro
On behalf of the men and women of the Socorro Police Department, I welcome you to our website.
It is the mission of the Socorro Police Department to foster a positive working relationship with the residents and visitor of Socorro and to provide fair and impartial police service with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
The City of Socorro, the 2nd largest city in the El Paso County, is growing city with a vibrant population as well experiencing growth through its expanding city borders.
The city’s policing authority, the City of Socorro Police Department, are a dynamic and innovative entity currently composed of approximately 25 officers which includes both full time and reserve officers as well as approximately 15 civilian employees who serve with pride and dedication.
Please explore our website and allow us to share our proud tradition in public safety. We will continue to provide you with valuable and easy to access on-line information as we continue to build upon and improve our web site for you. Thank you for visiting our website.
Happy NEW YEAR!
The City of Socorro will be OPEN Friday and Monday over the New Years Holiday.
AND the Apodaca Community Center will be CLOSED on Saturday
JUST A REMINDER!
The City of Socorro’s Municipal offices will close Friday afternoon at 1, for the Holiday. We’ll be back at desks and jobs to serve you Monday Morning December 26th
Winners of The 1st Spirit of Socorro Award!
Code Enforcement
Ejecución de códigos
Code Enforcement Officers are continuously in the field inspecting properties to ensure that they are free of weeds and debris and not detrimental to the neighborhood or the environment. Code Enforcers are called to enforce complaints against illegal dumping, weeds, trash, tires and all types of offensive conditions. Code Enforcers cite vendors without permits, issue citations for the illegal sale of vehicles in prohibited locations and enforce all other Ordinances for the City of Socorro.
Yea! It’s time to light the City of Socorro Holiday Tree!
Everyone is invited to our Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. It takes place tomorrow, Thursday the 15th at 6:30 pm at The City of Socorro’s Administration Building at 124 South Horizon Blvd. Please join us for Lot’s of hot chocolate, music, and fun. Bring all your family!
Happy Holidays!
The Bulldog Championship Park Ground Breaking took place Saturday at 6:30 pm at 314 Buford rd.
Representative District 2 Gloria Rodriguez selected Mayor Pro-tem by the Socorro City Council