Eighteen File For Hidalgo County Offices in Primary Race
Eighteen Hidalgo citizens filed for county offices on the June 7 primary ballot. District 1 sees former commissioner Bill Collins and Maura Rico. District 2 features Fausto Noce, Jr. facing Justin R. Kipp and Jake Martinez. District 3 includes Joe Burgess and Tom Jackson. Democrats Joe Schatz Johnnie Davis and Joe Croom contest the primary. Patsy Camacho and Randy Cooper vie for County Treasurer. Missy Morelos is unopposed for County Clerk. Olivia Ramirez is unchallenged for Assessor. Sheriff Lloyd Payne has no GOP challengers, while Gene Moore and Billy Darnell meet in the Dem primary. Ena Walter Mitchell runs unopposed in Probate Judge race. Statewide races include H. K. McPherson seeking the State Senate seat, with Bill Cobb John Arthur Smith and Claude Leyendecker also in the Deming slate. Tom Foy and Dave Diaz vie for State Representation, both Silver City area. Mike Lewis faces Edward Hand for District Attorney in November. Hand hails from Deming, Lewis from Silver City.
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William
Bill" Collins
Maura Rico
Fausto Noce, Sr
Justin R. Kipp
Jake Martinez
Joe Burgess
Tom Jackson Filing
Joe Schatz
John E
Johnnie" Davis
Joe Croom
Patsy Camacho
Randy L. Cooper
Missy
Claude Leyendecker
Tom Foy
Dave Diaz
Silver City
Mike Lewis
Edward L. Hand
Hand
Deming
Lewis
William Cobb Seeks State Senate Seat in 35th District
Republican William E. Cobb of Columbus announces candidacy for State Senate 35th District. Cobb, 65, a former North Carolina state senator and current New Mexico resident, cites employment growth as key issue and notes primary election activity ahead of June 7 primaries. He previously ran against I M Smalley in 1984 and says the field is wide open with Smalley's retirement.
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William E. Cobb
Columbus
State Senate
Luna
Sierra
Hidalgo
I.M. Smalley
Cobb
Smalley
New Mexico
Marine Corps
Yale University
North Carolina State Senate
Senate
Carruthers
Animas Kindergarten Registration April 15
Animas Public Schools will hold kindergarten registration April 15 from 9 00 to 11 00. Parents and prospective students should go to Room 105 of the new Elementary School with birth and immunization records. Children must be 5 by September 1 1988 to start in fall 1988. Current kindergarten students will have no classes that day.
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Animas
Mud Bog at Hidalgo County Fairgrounds features monster trucks
On Saturday April 9 at Lordsburg Hidalgo County Fairgrounds a Mud Bog event honors Roberto Mesa. Registration 8:30 am, gates open 9:00 am, show starts 10:00 am with Four-Car Car Crunch and first time Monster Trucks. Admission 6 for adults 4 for children under 12. under 3 free. Contact 542-9468 or 542-8020 for tickets.
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Hidalgo County Fairgrounds
Lordsburg
Roberto Mesa
City Corner Liability Debate Over Trees Blocking View
A suit against the City over improperly maintained trees blocking traffic signs and alleged to have contributed to a two vehicle accident could force new ordinances requiring property owners to maintain their lots. The column urges greater municipal action to protect property owners and public safety and invites comments to City Corner, 206 South Main, Lordsburg, NM.
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City Corner
South Main
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Osteoporosis Study Begins in Lordsburg Monday
Lordsburg hosts a University of Michigan School of Public Health osteoporosis study from April 11 to 16 at Hidalgo Medical Center. Eligible participants are women 50 and older who have lived in Lordsburg most of their lives. Wrist bone density will be measured with a simple procedure. Tests are free and participants receive ten dollars for time. The project explores brittle bone disease and its link to local fluoride levels in drinking water.
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Lordsburg
Hidalgo Medical Center
University of Michigan
School of Public Health
Bicycle Clinic Set Saturday April 23 in Lordsburg
A bicycle registration clinic will be held Saturday April 23 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Lordsburg Police Department parking lot. Owners should bring bicycles for examination and serial number check. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent.
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Lordsburg
Public Hearing Set on Lordsburg Plan and Budget
A public hearing on the 4 year area plan for the Lordsburg Hidalgo County Senior Citizen Program and the Southwestern New Mexico Area Agency on Aging will be held April 15, 1988 at 11 30 a.m. at the Senior Citizens Building 317 East 4th Street. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
New Mexico
Senior Citizens
East 4Th Street
Schatz Announces Bid for Hidalgo County Commissioner District 3
Rodeo resident Joseph Schatz announces his candidacy for Hidalgo County Commission District 3. He highlights years in health planning, rural health center work in North Carolina, two co authored health system handbooks, EMT program start in Rodeo, and ambulance service support.
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Joseph
Joe” Schatz
Rodeo
New Mexico
Hidalgo County Commission
Joe
New York
North Carolna
Farnham Law School
North Carolina
Henderson County
Don McNutt
Hidalgo
Sac-V
Community Action Agency Announces Commodity Distribution
The Community Action Agency will distribute USDA commodities at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Friday April 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Recipients must bring proof of income and no new registrations will be accepted. Bring your own box or bag.
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Community Action Agency
USDA
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Antonia Ruiz 90 Dies in Deming After Long Lordsburg Life
Antonia E. Ruiz 90 longtime Lordsburg resident died Friday April 1 in Deming Born June 13 1897 in Chihuahua Mexico she belonged to St Josephs Catholic Church and Ladies Alter Society Survived by son Jesus Ruiz El Paso six daughters Chonita Gutierrez Amelia Camacho Elouise Sanchez Maria Morelos Erlinda Mejia Josephine Fritz thirty three grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren Visitation April 4 2 00 to 5 00 p m at Baca's Heather Funeral Chapel Rosary at St Josephs April 4 7 30 p m Funeral Mass April 5 10 00 a m at St Josephs Interment Shakespeare Cemetery Pallbearers named Arrangements by Baca's Heather Funeral Chapel.
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Antonia E. Ruiz
Lordsburg
Deming
Antonia
Chihuahua
Mexico
St. Joseph's Catholic Chuch
Ladies Alter Society
Jesus Ruiz
el Paso
Chonita Gutierrez
Amelia Camacho
Elouise Sanchez
Maria Morelos
Tucson
Erlinda Mejia
Josephine Fritz
Douglas
Baca
Heather
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Narciso Rivera
Shakespeare Cemetery
Oscar Gutierrez
Arturo Morelos
Ray Camacho Jr
Nate Mejia Jr
Andy Sanchez
Artie Ruiz
Michael Dominguez
Lawrence Medina Jr
Heather Funeral Chapel
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H. K. McPherson
Ike Smalley
Deming Ten
William E
Bill” Cobb
John
Arthur Smith
Democrat
William Cobb
Schatz
Commody Distribution
Antonia Ruiz
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