Unsolved Mysteries Filming Near Lordsburg Weekend
A California man, David Stone, missing since November 1988 after his car was found at mile marker 18 on U S 90, may have wandered into the desert near Lordsburg. Unsolved Mysteries crews will film in the area as local officers and Bootheel Search and Rescue search for him. Bloodhounds tracked to Shady Grove Truck Stop where the trail ended.
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Lordsburg
California
David Stone
San Diego
el Paso
U. S. 90
Arizona
Bootheel Search and Rescue Team
Stone
Shady Grove
Lordsburg LHS Mock Trial Team Shines At State Finals
Lordsburg High School finished eighth at the New Mexico state mock trial finals in Albuquerque with a 3 2 record. Hot Springs and Silver placed ahead, while Albuquerque High won state and earns a national berth in Portland. Judge Wilson praised the team, with several parents in attendance watching Heather Allen and teammates compete.
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LHS
Lordsburg High School
Albuquerque
Hot Springs
Albuquerque High
Portland
Oregon
Justice Wilson
New Mexico Supreme Court
Lordsburg
Salinas Remains On Ballot In Hidalgo County Sheriff Race
Judge Lee Wesley ruled Salinas will stay on the Hidalgo County Democratic primary ballot for sheriff after Hidalgo County Clerk Missy Morelos was advised to remove him for not meeting the voter registration date. Salinas is represented by Jim Foy. the Clerk’s Office by DA Mike Lewis.
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Lee Wesley
Silver City
Lisandro 'Ali' Salinas
Hoyt Clifton
Bureau of Elections
Secretary of State
Missy Morelos
Hidalgo County
Salina
Salinas
Morelos
Jim Foy
Foy, Foy and Jollensten
Mike Lewis
Abstaining Councilor Sparks Controversy Over Police Chief Vote
Lordsburg City Council convened for a special meeting as Councilor Sanders abstention on the Police Chief appointment drew scrutiny from Felipe Alvarez. Alvarez urged the mayor to seek guidance from the Attorney General on the vote validity while Sanders defended his abstention as a bondsman. A separate item cited lack of communications delaying Barbara Brunner’s variance for a mobile home on Animal Street.
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Sanders
Felipe Alvarez
Lordsburg
McDonald
Diaz
John McDonald
Alvarez
Attorney General's Office
Barbara Brunner
Cora Kirby
Animal Street
Henson Named National Coach of the Year Finalist
Animal football coach Billy Henson earns Region Eight Coach of the Year honors and is among eight national finalists for the 1990 National High School Football Coach of the Year. His Animas team has a long winning streak, six state titles, and a string of national attention including an exhibition in the Aloha Bowl.
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Billy Henson
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
California
Hawaii
Henson
Stouffer Hotel
Nashville
Tennessee
Wilson Sporting Goods Company
National Football League
Animas
ESPN
USA Today
Panthers
Honolulu
Terry
Shelly
Erin
Lorin
Brett
K Of P Easter Festivities Best Ever
The K of P Easter festivities drew the largest crowd in five years. Prizes were awarded in three categories with winners named for bicycles, a grade school coloring contest, and Easter bonnets. Egg hunt prizes went to Joe Saenz and Chalio Gonzales and others, with ages listed.
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Marsha Hill
Les Harvell
Oma Dorsett
Sue Holm
Warren J. Gavin
Catherine Atkinson
Breanne Williams
John Jarrett
Michael Terrazas
Jason Ramos
James Esquivel
Terrie Heath
Granny Hazard
Pete Lang
Joe Saenz
Chalio Gonzales
Tiffany Moore
Annalou Martinez
Production Set For Shakespeare Ghost Town Showings
The most ambitious production to date titled The Hanging of Arkansas Black will be staged April 21 and 22 at Shakespeare Ghost Town with 18 local actors. A second re enaction Just One Diamond will also be performed during the 10 am and 2 pm tours, recounting a 1870s mining era tale of a gunfight and diamond swindle amid the town.
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Shakespeare Ghost Town
Arkansas Black
Jacque
Arkansas
Ramona Montoya Services Held Here Tuesday
Ramona Montoya 83 lifelong Lordsburg resident died Saturday in Deming. Visitation Monday at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Rosary at 7:00. Mass on Tuesday at 10:00, Fr. Ronald Bibeau officiating. Interment Shakespeare Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Born March 30 1907 in Mexico. Survived by husband Jose three daughters sisters and many grandchildren. Entrusted to Baca's Heather Funeral Chapels.
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Ramona Lopez Montoya
Lordsburg
Deming
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Manuel S. Ramirez
Ronald Bibeau
Shakespeare Cemetery
Dennis Madero
Saul Ortega
Joseph Madero
Jimmy Vargas
Cesar Duran
Danny
Phoenix
Maria Padilla
Martha Lopez
Juana Barela
Baca
Heather
City Corner Yard Clean-Up Reminder in Lordsburg
The City Corner urges residents to bundle debris in alleys or streets, disassemble boxes, and package grass cuttings. Tree trimmings must be four feet or shorter and rocks dirt or concrete cannot go in containers. Questions to The City Corner Mayor Salvador Diaz Jr. at 206 So Main St Lordsburg NM 88045.
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Main Street
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Salvador M. Diaz, Jr
Registration Books To Close May 8
Hidalgo County Clerk Missy Morelos notes that registration books close May 8 and party changes are barred after the January 29 1990 governor proclamation under statute 1-4-16A. Candidates must appear under the name and party on file as of the proclamation per statute 14-16B.
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Missy Morelos
Hidalgo County
County Clerk Announces Primary Election Registration Close
Hidalgo County Clerk Missy Morelos reminds residents that registration books close May 8 for the Primary Election. A registration drive is underway with clerks in multiple communities including Animas Playas Virden Windmill Rodeo Lordsburg and Lordsburg areas to register eligible voters.
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Hidalgo County
Kim Evans
Animas Valley
Johnny Fiie
Virden
Grace Sanchez
Julie Richards
Judy Clifton
Marilyn Schoof
Playas
James L. Jarvis
Elizabeth Escobar
Mary Merrell
National Guard Sells Red Ribbons to Fight Drugs
Lordsburg National Guard units coast to coast join the Red Ribbon drive raising funds for drug prevention in New Mexico. By April 21 ribbons have raised over 500 dollars as volunteers call for public support. Animas and Lordsburg schools will receive ribbons. Animas BOE to discuss the 1990 91 budget on April 23 at 9:00 AM.
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Lorsburg
National Guard
New Mexico
Lordsburg Guard
Lordsburg
Animas
Animas Board of Education
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Patricia Chavez
Anna Jarvis
Nora Wayman
Rachel McAfee
Robert Reza
James Overturf
Edgar Jones
Manuel Saucedo
Josephine Jarvis
Gerald Giedd
By Linda Schulz
Animal Panthers
Life Magazine
CNN
Shakespeare
Sam
Curly Bill
Ramona Montoya
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