City Recognizes Probation And Parole Employees

By John Larson

SOCORRO – A ceremony honoring officers and staff of the Adult and Juvenile Probation and Parole Office was held Wednesday on the Plaza in Socorro.
At Monday night’s Socorro City Council meeting, Mayor Dr. Ravi Bhasker proclaimed the week of July 19-24 as Juvenile Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week in recognition of their work.
Standing with the mayor was City Councilor Peter Romero, who read the proclamation, which cited the department as an essential part of the justice system.
“Probation, parole and community supervision professionals uphold the law with dignity, while recognizing the right of the public to be safeguarded from criminal activity,” the proclamation read.
The officers of Probation and Parole are responsible for supervising adult and juvenile offenders in the community.
Parole officer Larry Bernal co-hosted the ceremony with Romero, and he formally recognized Chief Probation and Parole office Esther Baca.
The 21 officers awarded certificates of appreciation were from several agencies, including Alamo Navajo Probation Department, Adult Probation Parole office in Socorro, Community Corrections (Mental Health), Juvenile Probation Parole Office, Socorro Drug Court, Socorro DWI Compliance and United States Federal Probation.

Photo caption: Officers and staff responsible for probation, parole and community supervision were honored at a ceremony Wednesday morning on the Plaza. The 21 employees awarded certificates of appreciation included Gilbert Acosta, Patsy Acosta, Esther Baca, Cecilia Baca-Lopez, Hilario J. Bernal, Lauren Billy, Cindy Chavez, Rita Cragun, Zachary Gerieve, Sean Gifford, Jacob Gomez, Geraldine Jones, Yolanda Luna, Charm Martinez, Charles Melvin, Carolina Romero, Charles Rutta, Jason Towne, Ron West, Michael Williams and Cindy Youtz. Photo by John Larson/Mountain Mail

City Recognizes Probation And Parole Employees