Toilets sewer system doing its job for your home? Streets clear of trash and holes?
Ever think of how the creature comforts we take for granted each day are made availabl to us and our children? Ever even think of those men who are out in this 100 degree weather working to keep all of those things moving along consistently every day of the year? We do.
When we are in our homes watching television or enjoying each other and all of those comforts we use 24/7, there are city employees standing on hot pavement drilling to repair or replace pipes that must be fixed, or cutting the grass in our parks so we can enjoy them in the evening hours, when it’s cool, or shoveling hot mix into pot holes on the already baking streets of Socorro, or cutting weeds in the stifling temperatures of summer. They get up every morning and put on their thick denim shirts and pants along with heavy boots and caps and go out into what 99.9 percent of us would never go out into if we had the choice. But, they have no choice. It’s their job and they must resign themselves each morning to the fact that that’s just life. They are very special people indeed.
It’s a tough job and Thank God that there are men who are strong enough and willing to do what is the hardest work of the summer. City crews don’t ever get the thanks they deserve for doing all of the many great things they do for the rest of us. They prepare all of the venues for every event in town, they repair anything that has to be repaired, no matter the temperature or time of day or night. Everyone else always gets the thanks for showing up and just being at an event that was custom made by City Workers.
When you see those guys out there in the sun doing there jobs – thank them. Bring them a cold bottled water or a bag of ice for their water can. Let them know that you’re forever thankful for their hard work.
Tell them that you know that they are the reason why you can enjoy the cool comforts of your home with your family because everything is running as it should – thanks to them. The Mountain Mail is taking donations from anyone who would like to donate toward buying 10 by 10 foot quick pop-up shade covers for the crews who are out doing stationary work in and on the streets of Socorro.
We’re also taking donations for “cool gear” which are vests that can be dunked in water and then worn for up to 8 hours and stay cool the whole time. With the donation money, we are also going to buy “head gear” which are 4X4 inch pad that are dunked in water and then squeezed out and placed inside ball caps or hard hats and keep the employee’s head cool for up to 8 hours.
There are also “cool gear” wrist bands that can bring the entire body temperature down to a safe healthy range while working in extremely hot conditions. If you’re interested in donating, drop by Your Mountain Mail Newspaper to make your donation or just call 838-5555 and we’ll come by your place to pick up your donation.
Our city employees work so very hard each and every day and we need to let them know how much we appreciate their hard work. Their families lend them to us every day so that we can have more comfortable and safe lives in this wonderful little town. Let’s let them know that we are grateful for their sacrifices and their love for all of us. They have the absolute hardest jobs working out in the ridiculously hot summer sun. Join the Mountain Mail Staff in showing them that we are behind them 100 percent all year ‘round.
Pictures: (top) City workers Andrew Lucero and Oscar Acosta and (bottom) Jeremy Montano, Chick Griego and Earl Monte get their work done despite the oppressive conditions. Mountain Mail photo
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