Finances Block City Joint Powers On County Plan
City Council in special session refused to join a county wide ground work for land use and zoning regulations citing financial strain. Mayor Clark Smith urged unity while noting the city cannot participate under current finances. The legal study was budgeted at 90000 with 70 percentCounty and 30 percent City. The council accepted resignations from Rusty Umphres of the Police Department and Arthur Maxwell of the Lordsburg Special Events Center.
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Clark Smith
County
Rusty Umphres
City Police Department
Arthur Maxwell
Lordsburg
MaryAnn Gomez
Eddie Delgado
Smith
Short Park
Sherri Arredondo
Columbus
Chamber of Commerce
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Chamber
Nick Ruiz
Ruiz
Neighbors Declare Moratorium on New Landfills
Grant County Commissioners declare a landfill moratorium, back Hidalgo County's measure, and seek a draft for future consideration. A petition by 199 residents led by Bill Winter spurs action. Other items cover promotions at Lordsburg center, monthly status reports, park praise, budget notes, upcoming events, and housing demolitions.
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Grant County
Hidalgo County
Bill Winter
Zeke Santa Maria
Schatz Gets Okay On Land Use Plan
County Commissioners authorize Joe Schatz to draft the Land Use Plan with a task force for four to six months after approving a $5,000 fee. Four research bids ranged 82,500 to 109,985, deemed negotiable. Sheriff to seek $50,000 yearly jail reimbursement from the city. base course bid for Glen Acres Road accepted.
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Joe Schatz
Schatz
Rodeo
Tom Anderson
Anderson
Tim Hood
Bootheel Sporrtsman's Association
Burgess
Rice
Jim Culberson
Billy Darnell
Glen Acres Road
Playas Road Project Receives 350000 Approval
Governor Gary Carruthers signed House Bill 24 allocating 350000 for the Playas Road project. State Rep. Tom Foy introduced the measure and noted earlier 1989 bills aimed at funding the project, with further funding expected in 1990. He said 15 bills were introduced, 12 signed, two died in committee, and no special session planned.
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Gary Carruthers
Playas Road
Tom Foy
Foy
House Appropriations Committee
Judiciary Committee
City Council declines county funding for land use plan
Hidalgo County Commissioners asked for a 70 30 funding split for a ground work phase of a county land use plan and zoning rules. The City Council rejected pooling funds due to a shortfall in projected revenues and tighter budgets while reaffirming focus on essential city operations. Mayor Arthur Clark Smith invites questions at City Corner 206 S Main.
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Hidalgo County Commissioners
C.A.L.S. Committee
Hidalgo County
Mattter
City Corner
S. Mains
Arthur Clark Smith
Tax filing deadline extended to Monday in Lordsburg
Lordsburg postmaster Bobby Borrego announced the filing deadline for income taxes is extended to midnight Monday April 17 because April 15 falls on Saturday. The extension provides taxpayers extra time to complete returns and avoid penalties.
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Bobby Borrego
Lordsburg
Borrego
Whizzer of Carson & Barnes to visit Lordsburg
National touring clown Whizzer Don Eadwell from Carson & Barnes Circus will visit Lordsburg on Thursday April 20 with shows at Hidalgo County Fair Grounds at 4 30 and 8 00 p m The visit includes radio school and library appearances as part of the tents big top tour described as family entertainment and advance hype for showdays
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Whizzer
Carson & Barnes
Lordsburg
Circus
Don Eadwell
Ohio
U.S. Army Special Services
White House
Hidalgo County Fair Grounds
Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce
KXKK
Sunshine Haven
Lordsburg Hidalgo Library
Bingaman Co-Sponsors Landfill Legislation in Congress
Senator Jeff Bingaman backs a bill allowing states to approve or disapprove importing solid waste for landfill use. The measure would shift disposal responsibility to each state and could affect Lordsburg as a potential recipient. A Las Cruces forum on April 29 will explore the issue with federal, state, local and Native American leaders. The Hidalgo County Zoning Commission meets April 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the county courthouse.
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Jeff Bingaman
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Bingaman
Las Cruces
Hidalgo County
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St. Augustine's Catholic Church
Playas
Carson and Barnes
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