Governor Bruce King Signs Controversial Bills in 1970 Session
Governor King signed a batch of bills including an emergency clause on the University Study Committee funding and extending retirement plan credits for lawmakers. He also approved measures expanding the Legislative School Study Committee and appointing district judges and prosecutors for new judicial districts in Valencia Sandoval Lincoln Otero and other areas.
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Bruce King
University Study Committee
King
USC
J. M. Smalley
D-Luna - Hidalgo - Sierra
Richard Carbajal
D-Belen
Gov Kine
C. B
Truj
ISSC
Legislative Council
Walter Martinez
D Grants
Carbaja
Hoyt Pattison
R-Curry
Pattison
Martinez
David Salman
Union-Mora- Harding
Legislative School Study Committee
Salman
House
Alvino Castillo
D-Colfax
Ralph Pruit
R-Clevis
Pruit
Senate
Tibo Chavez
Morgan
Aubrey Dunn
Lincoln-Otero
Chavez
Legislative Finance Committee
Trujillo
Smalley
SFC
David Norvell
Clovis
Lincoln and
Otero
Bloom
George Fettinger
D-Alamogordo
Sedillo
Valencia County
Richard A. Stanley
Dogardo
Frederick B. Howden
Albuquerque
Leandro Castillo Dies in Bedrock Road Crash North of Lordsburg
Leandro Vera Castillo died when his car overturned after failing to negotiate a curve on Bedrock Road about eight miles north of Lordsburg. A passenger, Delfina Pena, had minor injuries. Funeral services were held April 13 at Heather Chapel. Castillo, born August 29, 1948, was a 1967 Lordsburg High School graduate and Vietnam veteran. Survivors include his parents, a sister, two brothers, a grandmother, and other relatives. Burial followed at Shakespeare Cemetery.
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Heather Chapel
Leandro Vera Castillo
Bedrock
Joe R. Prato
Tucson
Castillo
Lordsburg
Delfina Pena
Lordsburg High School
U. S. Navy
Vietnam
Circus Day Set in Lordsburg With Two Shows
The Carson and Barnes Five Ring Wild Animal Circus comes to Lordsburg on April 28 for two performances at 4 30 pm and 8 00 pm at the fair grounds. Sponsored by the Hidalgo County Sheriffs Posse proceeds fund a youth activity.
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Carson & Barnes
Wild Animal Circus
Lordsburg
Fair Grounds
Hidalgo County Sheriffs. Posse
Carson & Barnes Circus
Posse
Local Draft Board Offices Retained After Action
Selective Service says earlier plans to close the local draft board offices were rescinded by congressional action. The local office will be kept on a part time basis with schedules pending. Previous plans to merge with the Silver City office and move records there have been abandoned.
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Selective Service
Liberal
Draft Board
Silver City
Manuel V. Renteria Named LULAC of Year
Manuel V. Renteria was elected local LULAC of the year by Lordsburg LAULAC Council No. 258 at a regular meeting. This is his second such honor, with a prior state LULAC of the Year award six years ago in Chicago.
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Lordsburg Laulac
Manuel V. Renteria
Renteria
New Mexico
Chicago
Restrict Forest Use Due To Fire Danger
Gila National Forest imposes additional restrictions due to critical fire conditions. A proclamation by Supervisor Dick Johnson takes effect Thursday April 15 restricting motor vehicle travel to maintained roads and designated areas. Overnight camping is limited to developed campgrounds listed and campfires require permits or occur only at those sites. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas or on surfaced roads.
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Gila National Forest
Dick Johnson
Wrights Cabin
Lion Creek
Gilita
Willow Creek
Ben Lilly Snow Lake
West Ide
Whitewater
Lake
Robert P G
Upper End
Mesa
Rocky Canyon
Black Canyon
Cooney Place
Little Walnut
Cherry Creek
MacMillian
Scorpion
Forks
Grapevine
T. J. Corral
Wall Lake
Bear Canyon
U. S. Highway 180
City Council Approves 400000 Bond for Sewage Plant
The City Council unanimously authorized a 400000 bond issue to fund a new sewage disposal plant, water line rebuilds from wells east of town, and related work with an expected project cost not exceeding 200000. Marvin Harper was appointed to fill a council vacancy. The council discussed purchasing Cureton farm land and five water wells for 75000, with pipe work to connect to the transmission line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Harper
Betty Lazar
Tom DePaoli
Harper
KR. W. Cureton
Dick Allen
Charles Walter
L. J. Putnam
State Engineer's Deming — Office
Cureton
Putnam
S.P. Wells
Lazar
Department of the Interior
Shakespeare Cemetery
Santa Fe
Molzen and Assonales
Hiway Commission Owens Meet Here
Visiting state highway department commissioners and officials toured Lordsburg with a buffet dinner at the American Motor Inn. Mayor Betty Sevar Lt Col Victor Lazar and others hosted a cocktail party. L G Boles spoke for the department and a plaque honored former commissioner Holm Bur sum.
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State Highway Department
American Motor Inn
First National Tank of
Lordsburg Price
Betty Sevar
Robert Martin
Victor Lazar
L. G. Boles
Meyor Lazar
Aabalf
Boles
Holm Bursum
Servic Bursum
Bedrock
Highway Commission
Lordsburg
Chamber Of Commerce Board Meeting Held
The April meeting was led by Mr. Boyd Harper due to Mr. Glenn Dorsett illness. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hunt from Tyrone New Mexico. Letters read included a Bangkok Thailand inquiry seeking lodging and area leaflets. A Carlsbad workshop is set for May 6 7 and 8 with a potential Dorsett attendance. A membership drive was announced and brochure samples were shown.
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Chamber of Commercce
Boyd Harper
Glenn Dorsett
Bill Hunt
Tyrone
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Bangkok
Thailand
Chamber of Commerce
Carlsbad
Dorsett
Harper
Ladies Golf Club Luncheon and Officer Election
The Ladies Golf Club announces its monthly luncheon on Tuesday April 20 at 12 noon at the clubhouse. An important business meeting will precede the election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Golf Club
Representative to be here Wednesday
Alder M Meckler a representative of the Las Cruces Social Security Office will be at the Department of Public Welfare Wednesday April 21 from 8 30 till 11 a m to discuss social security problems and assist residents with their social security claims.
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Alder M. Meckler
Las Cruces
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By Fred Buckles
Leandro Castillo
Lulac
Hiway Commission Owens
Chamber of Commerce Board
Lady Golfers
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