The first baby born in 2013 at Box Butte General Hospital arrived Saturday, January 5.

The baby boy, Jaden Salathiel, son of Zayra Acosta, 21, and Alfonso Eśtevane, 24, both of Alliance, was born at 3:36 p.m. Little Jaden weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz., and was 21.25 inches long upon arrival.

Maternal grandparents are Jose M. Acosta and Maria M. Acosta.

Paternal grandparent is Hortencia Cabrales.

Jaden’s father is visiting family in Mexico.

Jaden and Zayra are shown above with delivering physician Terri Meyers, MD, of Alliance Family Medicine, with Dr. Meyers holding a  few of the presents given to Ms. Acosta from Box Butte General Hospital.