1. **State the problem:** Calculate the value of $-22 - (-58)$. 2. **Recall the rule:** Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. So, $a - (-b) = a + b$. 3. **Apply the rule:** $$-22 - (-58) = -22 + 58$$ 4. **Perform the addition:** $$-22 + 58 = 58 - 22$$ 5. **Calculate the difference:** $$58 - 22 = 36$$ 6. **Final answer:** $$\boxed{36}$$