Hidalgo County Commissioners Extend Contracts and Approve Budgets
Hidalgo County Commissioners met Tuesday and extended Dr. O Connel's contract under prior terms, signed the Aerostate contract, and approved a three year extension for the Bar VS landfill deal. They adopted the Solid Waste Ordinance and Solid Waste Resolution, signed the Justice Grant Resolution, and agreed to bid on body armor if funded. Bid approvals covered a 6 foot chain link fence for Animas yard and the annual audit for the 79th year. A public presentation by Richard Martinez explained property tax responsibilities including Central Assessment Bureau duties and new mobile home depreciation rules. Public information efforts will be increased with a new travel voucher form and a hold harmless agreement for the Bike A Thon. The District Attorney's remodeling request will be reviewed at 1991-92 budget hearings. Sheriff Hall seeks jailer hiring under a federal contract and certification for jailers. judge Saucedo requests storm windows for the District Court, to be discussed at budget hearings. Signs for the landfill and transfer sites will be produced for taxpaying residents.
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Darr Shannon
Hidalgo County
Dr. O'Connel
Bar VS
Jerry Veck
Sheriff's Department
Road Department
Animas
Richard Martinez
State of
New Mexico
Central Assessment Bureau
Santa Fe
Martinez
Sheriff Hall
Saucedo
Landsail Races Set For Weekend Near Lordsburg
The Lordsburg Optimist Club hosts Landsail Races at the dry lake bed west of Lordsburg near the Gary overpass exit. Six courses, prizes for top three and best design, and $20 entry per landsailer. Also a Kids Bicycle Rodeo, a Horseshoe Tournament, and a Kite Flying Contest with vendors, bonfire, and free spectator access. Registration Friday at El Charro Cafe. contact numbers listed for details.
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Lordsburg
Gary Overpass
el Charro Cafe
Tom Chavez
Ron Pearson
el Charro
Fred
Vicki Alvarado
Gary
Lordsburg Optimist Club
State To Begin Work On Playas Road May 7
Hidalgo County confirms Playas Road work will start May 7 per county manager Tommy Anderson. State crews will connect the initial five miles to the new 10 mile stretch and take over maintenance of the road in exchange for keeping State Road 338.
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Playas Road
State Highway Department
Hidalgo County
Tommy Anderson
Tony Sayers
Anderson
Playas
Lordsburg Board Sets April 15 Special Meeting
The Lordsburg Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday April 15 at 7 00 PM in the Central Administrative Office. The work session will cover the development of the 1991 92 school year budget and review proposals for a fiscal and compliance audit for 1990 91.
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Lordsburg Board of Education
Mandy Gomez Returns Home From Desert Storm Tour
PFC Mandy Gomez arrives in Lordsburg after seven months in Saudi Arabia with the Gulf War. She drove trucks delivering water and supplies, endured cold showers and routine scud warnings, and values service and support from home. After a two week furlough, she heads back to Ft. Benning with one year left and hints at reenlisting.
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Mandy Gomez
PFC E. 3
Lordsburg
Saudia Arabia
Gomez
Middle East
Ft. Benning
Kindergarten Registration Set For April 16 At School
Public schools announce kindergarten registration on April 16 from 8 30 to 11 30 AM in room 106 at the elementary school. Parents bring birth and immunization records. Children must be five by September 1 1991 to start in fall 1991. current kindergartners will not have classes that day.
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Animal Public Schools
Summer Youth Employment Program Opens in Silver City
The New Mexico Department of Labor invites eligible youths ages 14 to 21 to apply for the 1991 Summer Youth Employment and Training Program running June 10 to July 26. Applications are at 410 West Broadway Silver City NM 88061, or call 538 3737 for details.
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New Mexico Department of Labor
SYETP
West Broadway
Silver City
Parade Preparations To Honor Desert Storm Troops
Hidalgo County to host a Saturday parade on April 20 starting at 10:00 AM from the National Guard Armory and ending at Lordsburg High School Football Field with ceremonies led by the Chamber of Commerce City of Lordsburg and Hidalgo County officials. Lions Club flags will be displayed and returned. A Monday meeting at 6 00 PM at the Civic Center invites all service family members and parade participants to finalize plans.
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Hidalgo County
National Guard
Chamber of Commerce
City of
Civic Center
Joanna Lopez
Council Questioned About Street Paving
North Street paving funds and spending were questioned at the City Council meeting. Molly Orona cited a $365000 balance since 1989 and a $100000 outlay for attorneys. Councilman Morelos reported $7700 spent on surveying. North Street remains on the priority list. engineers Inc. prepared blueprints and sought state matching funds. Mayor Daiz noted frequent calls about potholes and street repairs.
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Linda Schulz
Molly Orona
Morelos
North Street
McDonald
Engineers Inc
Salvador Daiz Jr
Services Held For Antonio M. Alvarez
Antonio M. Alvarez, 65, longtime Lordsburg resident, died Tuesday in Tucson. Visitation Friday 5 to 7 pm at Baca's Heather Funeral Chapel, vigil 7 pm. Funeral liturgy Saturday 10 am at St. Joseph's Church, interment Shakespeare Cemetery. Born June 13, 1925 in Gary, a Navy veteran and carpenter. Survivors include wife Evangelina, four sons, five daughters, a brother and two sisters, 27 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. arrangements by Baca's Heather.
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Antonio M. Alvarez
Lordsburg
Tucson
Arizona
Baca
Heather Funeral Chapel
Manuel S. Ramirez
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Carmelo Arroyo
Shakespeare Cemetery
Gary
United States Navy
American Legion
Evangelina
Antonio Alvarez Jr
Pico Rivera
California
Benny Alvarez
James Alvarez
Kaiser Slaughter
West Germany
Ernie Alvarez
Bellflower
Alice Sanchez
Pauline Gomez
Lupe Efaw
Sally Guzman
Rachel Martin
Edison
Henry Alvarez
Bay City
Texas
Esperanza Lopez
Ginger McDonald
el Paso
Edmund Sanchez Jr
Dennis Efaw Jr
Tom Efaw
Daniel Sanchez
Michael Anthony Alvarez
Joseph Gomez
Bob Callaway
Mike Ortega
Heather
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Commissioners
Leroy Plowman
Leon McDaniel
Landsail
Methodist Church
Ted White
Terry Jackson
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