Library Balloon Launch in Lordsburg for National Week
About seventy boys and girls from LHS and groups like Brownies Cub Scouts and 4 H joined the first National Library Week Balloon Launch at the LHS Football Field. They attached tagalong cards to helium balloons and released them from the bleachers, hoping for returns via mail. A Balloon Tracking Chart will record landing sites and distances.
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Lordsburg
LHS
Postal Service
Kathy Manes
Lordsburg School Accepts Chickering Piano After Fund Drive
Lordsburg School Board told Judge Saucedo they would accept the Chickering concert grand piano if the town council could repurchase it through a subscription. The piano, bought by the PTA in 1929 and officially given to the system in 1933, is back with the district pending board approval. The board also accepted mathematics teacher Darril Goodman’s resignation effective June, noted North Central’s reaffirmation of sanction, and discussed new stadium seating bids from Stadium Unlimited at 7632 dollars. A 150 car angular parking lot was proposed, with concrete designators for organization. The board set a special budget session for April 27 before the state budget hearing May 19.
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Lordsburg School Board
Manuel D.V. Saucedo
Saucedo
Jim Culberson
Lordsburg Pta
Lordsburg
Darril Goodman
Goodman
North Central
Admininistration
Vance Lee
Dugan-Tarango
Preliminary Preparations Readied For Street Repair
A Friday meeting on April 3 outlined the New Mexico CO OP street force project funding and scope. funding totals include 11100 from the Aviation Division and about 40000 from CDBG street grants. Streets targeted are Airport Zinc Cactus Woods D A and Pyramid with drainage fixes planned for Animas and Main. Attendees included City Superintendents Talavera Winslow and staff Estrada Reza Arredondo and city leaders Smith and Placencia. City Engineer
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New Mexico State Highway Department
New Mexico Aviation Division
CDBG
Art Talavera
Bryant Winslow
Randy Estrada
Mike Reza
Sherri Arredondo
Clark Smith
Danny Placencia
City Cable Installs HBO Traps and Preps Road Work
City Cable TV reports HBO truncation devices on poles and a plan to start removing old boxes Monday. New system lets HBO viewers record on channel three while watching other channels, with work focused on Airport Road first.
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City Cable
HBO
Virgil Mayberry
City Cable TV
Channel 3
Mayberry
Payne graduates from FBI National Academy
Sergeant Roger Lee Payne of the New Mexico State Police based in Lordsburg graduates from the FBI National Academy. He and wife Louise have four children Carla Russell Katie and Jacob. his mother Mrs H Vearle Payne lives in Virden. Payne is a 1972 Manzano High School alumnus in Albuquerque.
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Roger Lee Payne
New Mexico
Carla
Russell
Katie
Jacob
H. Vearle Payne
Virden
Sergeant Payne
Manzano High School
Albuquerque
It’s That Time Midnight Deadline for April Fifteenth
The notice warns of a looming deadline at midnight on April 15. It specifies actions required by interested parties and highlights the consequences of missing the cut. Local officials urge prompt compliance to avoid penalties.
City Corner: spring vandalism worries residents and officials
Lordsburg mayor Stephen D. Hill warns that warmer weather brings vandalism as youths ride 3 and 4 wheelers, damaging fences and property. He urges responsible riding, parental guidance, and school emphasis to deter acts and preserve funds for recreation. Readers may respond to The City Corner at 206 So Main St. Lordsburg NM 88045.
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City Corner
Main Street
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Stephen D. Hill
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Tony Lowery
Tom Anderson
Mr. Brunjie
Jack Walz
The
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Chickering
Stadium Unlimited
Grinnel
Iowa
James C. Bagwell
Las Cruces
Tom Myer
Don Chaqui
Brian Houston
Nyu
Lordsburg Lions Club
Richard Chaires
Jim Worthen
Larry Underwood
Underwood
Jim Creek
Airport Road
Wayne Humphrey
Randy Cooper
Highway Department
Payne
FBI Academy
Sergeant Roger Payne
Michael Coon
Silver City
Hidalgo County Medical Complex
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