Zoning Contract Get $12 000 More in Hidalgo Vote
Hidalgo County Commissioners approved a $12,000 surcharge for Potter and Associates on top of $92,000 initially agreed. The firm rewrote the land use ordinance, making it nearly a new bill. Some audience members opposed payment, suggesting DA language input. Councilman Maura Rice moved to accept the extra fee. Burgess supported after discussing state and county views on solid waste controls. The chairman Fausto Noce noted ongoing debate in Hidalgo County over zoning.
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Hidalgo County
Potter and Associates
Maura Rice
Joe Burgess
Burgess
Fausto Noce
Attempt To Replace Police Chief Fails
Lordsburg mayor Diaz failed to appoint John McDonald as Chief of Police after a 4-2 vote with two abstentions during the council meeting. This marks the second failed bid following a prior attempt to appoint Ali Salinas Jr. The poll drew responses from multiple council members as the debate continued.
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Salvador Diaz, Jr
John McDonald
Ali Salinas, Jr
Borrego
Martinez
Cramer
McDonald
Craig
Mora
Sanders
Masquis
Morales
John Mesa
What To Do Film Available in Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County Ambulance now offers a basic first aid CPR and What To Do Until The Ambulance Arrives film. The film and a speaker are available to clubs churches organizations and schools in Hidalgo County. To schedule contact any Hidalgo County EMT.
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Hidalgo County
Lordsburg City Hall to Close Midday Friday for Good Friday
Closed Lordsburg City Hall will shut at noon Friday in observance of Good Friday. Municipal Court also remains closed all day Friday.
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Lordsburg City
Easter Holiday Office Closures
The Liberal and Pyramid Printing offices will be closed Friday and Saturday for the Easter holiday. We wish all readers a happy Easter.
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Liberal and Pyramid
Sheriff Candidate Registration Challenged
Hidalgo County Sheriff hopeful Lisandro Salinas faces a challenge to his June 5 primary ballot entry as officials dispute his voter registration timing. A restraining order keeps his name on the ballot until a district court hearing by Judge Lee Vesely, with County Clerk Missy Morelos and defense by Jim Foy and firm. Salinas runs as a Democrat.
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Hidalgo County
Lisandro Salinas
Missy Morelos
New Mexico Board of Elections
Morelos
Salinas
Lee Vesely
Jim Foy
Lordsburg City Hall Shutdown Notice
Lordsburg will close after lunch on Friday April 13 1990 as city operations pause for the Easter weekend. Police warn against drinking and driving with roadblocks planned and traffic laws to be obeyed for a safe holiday.
Knights of Pythias Easter Festivities Announced
The Knights of Pythias sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 14 at Hidalgo County Fairgrounds with hundreds of eggs hidden by a giant Easter Rabbit. Activities include a bicycle contest at the western Bank parking lot, an Easter Bonnet contest, and a coloring sheet program for area schools. Prizes will be awarded for special silver or gold eggs and best bonnets. Harvey Lang invites all area children to participate.
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Western Bank
Brenton
Erika Pirtle
Fairgrounds
Knights of Phythias
Hidalgo County Fairgrounds
K of P
Harvey Lang
K of P Lodge
Easter drama and cantata offered by local churches
The First United Methodist Church presents The Third Day Easter drama at 11:00 with cast including Jim and Dinah Culberson and Ron Brewer, performed annually at Caprock Theater in San Jon. First Baptist hosts a mini cantata Sunday April 15 at 6:00 PM. Admission is free. Also a Haggadah Seder at First United Methodist on Thursday with a Passover bread breaking ritual, advance notice required by calling 542-3796.
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First United Methodist Church
Christ
Artesia
Caprock
San Joneach
Ron Brewer
Martha Frost
Judy Milner
Pam Kessler
Jim
Dinah Culberson
Chris
Pam Sanders
Linda
Mike Walker
Art
Carol Bryan
Art Malott
Edgar Jones
James Overturf
Lordsburg Easter Sunrise Service near cemetery on hill
The Lordsburg Ministerial Alliance sponsors an Easter Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday April 15 at 6 00 a m south of Lordsburg. Participants include pastors from Apostolic Church Abundant Life Fellowship Assembly of God First Baptist First United Methodist and The Christian Home along with an Easter Breakfast at the Methodist Church afterward. A contribution is appreciated and the public is invited.
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Playas
the Southwest Ministerial Alliance
Playas Baptist Church
Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus Martinez
Apostolic Church
Chuck Weaver
Abundant Life Fellowship, Inc
Glen R. Gray
Assembly of God
Coy Brewer
First Baptist Church
Ron Brewer
First United Methodist Church
Richard McComb
Christian Home
Methodist Church
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