MAGDALENA

My name is Kelby Heath Stephens, I was born February 28, 1971 in St. Louis, Missouri.  I am one of eight children four boys and four girls.  I am a middle child.  Our family moved around a lot.  I have lived in Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, California, New Mexico and the United Kingdom in England and Wales.

 I have attended Five Elementary Schools, Four Middle Schools, Four High Schools, Two Colleges and Two Universities.  I was able to achieve Three Associate Degrees, a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy.

 I lettered in four sports in High School: Football, Wrestling, Basketball and Track.  Was able to play College Football for three years at Montana Tech and Ricks College.  My interest in sports helped me pursue Coaching and Sports Medicine. Eventually becoming a licensed Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist. I now own and operate Socorro Physical Therapy and Fitness.

I have been married to my wife Amy since August 4, 1994. She is my strength and my biggest supporter.  We have seven children of our own and have added two more to the mix for the past five years.  Our joy comes from raising them and doing everything we can to ensure that they have every opportunity to become whatever it is that they desire.

I am involved in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It allows me to be a Minister, a teacher, a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America, a youth leader, a Music director and gives me direction and focus towards serving my fellow brothers and sisters. It is what gives Amy and I the Faith to raise our children and work together in this process as Our Father in Heaven and His Son Jesus Christ intended it to be.

When I have time I love to play any sport or game.  Love to be in the outdoors hunting, fishing, camping, backpacking, boating, snowboarding, and snowmobiling.  I think that is what drew us to the Magdalena area.  We love it here.  We love the Magdalena Schools.  I feel it a pleasure to be able to serve this community and look at everyone as being a part of my Family.