School Board Discusses Computers By JOHN SCHIMMEL
Lordsburg school officials weighed computer bids and a pilot program in math classes as two Apple micro computers were chosen for 7978.00. Bids on milk, plumbing, lockers, air conditioners, and insurance were also approved.
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John Schimmel
Lordsburg School
Joel Price
Charles Hays
Hays
Apple Micro-Computer
Apple
el Paso
Bordens
Albuquerque
Keenan Supply Co
Silver City
M & W Sporting Goods
Price
Absentee Voting Schedule for Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County Clerk outlines key absentee voting deadlines. Aug 3 was the last day to accept or mail applications from voters abroad. Aug 21 is the final mail-in deadline for domestic voters. Aug 26 is the last day to apply in person by 5 p.m. to vote in Clerk's Office. Aug 21 includes a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. open day for in person and mail applications.
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Hidalgo County
United States
Lordsburg City Corner on Industrial Development Efforts
Lordsburg hosts a State Commerce and Industry Department delegation led by Jim Garvin to assess industry potential. A follow up by El Paso Times staffer notes Lordsburg’s land, climate, utilities, transport, and low-cost labor as strengths but cites six barriers including marketing know how and zoning. The piece also answers a reader question on animal control, confirming the dog catcher is on duty with staggered shifts and humane traps.
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State
Commerce and Industry Department
Lordsburg
Jim Garvin
Harold Bishop
Gilbert Buvens
H.A.D.E.C.O
Tommy Anderson
Herbert Collins
Don Frederick
el Paso Times
S. Main Street
N.M
Stephen D. Hill
Case To Be Reviewed Involving Ballinger Murder Conviction
The New Mexico Attorney General seeks Supreme Court review of a Court of Appeals reversal of Gene Ballinger’s second degree murder conviction in the Warren Uecker case. Ballinger, sentenced to nine years, has been free during appeals and is said to reside in Florida. The court found improper handling of John Rizzo’s immunity testimony. District Attorney Ralph Ellinwood anticipates a ruling within a month.
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New Mexico Attorney General’s Office
New Mexico Supreme Court
State Court of Appeals
Gene Ballinger
Ballinger
Warren Uecker
Florida
John Rizzo
Uecker
Ralph Ellinwood
Lodger's Tax Revenues At All Time High
John Adams of the New Mexico Tourism and Travel Bureau announced 1981 lodgers tax receipts totaled a record 3,190,351.52 dollars with Lordsburg at 25,160.40, Deming 25,932.12, Luna County 19,732.97, up from 1980 figures. The state saw a 17 percent rise over the previous year, indicating continued tourism health.
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John Adams
New Mexico
Deming
Luna County
Theft, Vandalism At Lordsburg High School Gym
Crime Stoppers offers up to $1000 reward for information on thefts and vandalism at Lordsburg High School Gym. Between 5 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. on July 20 or 21 suspects entered the gym via the boys locker room, stole weight lifting bars and basketballs, and minor first aid gear. They vandalized the girls locker room and damaged doors and lights in both locker rooms, with damages estimated at 700 to 800 dollars. Information leading to arrests and indictments may be rewarded.
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Lordsburg High School
Hidalgo
Hidalgo County
Animas Schools Announce Schedule
The Animas Schools will start at 8:30 a.m. on Monday August 16 with dismissal at 1:15 p.m. Regular hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Buses arrive 8:15 to 8:30 a.m. New kindergartners must pre register. birth and health records needed. Lunch prices: adults 1.25, high school 0.80, elementary 0.70, reduced 0.40.
Chamber of Commerce to Meet August 12 Evening
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting on August 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chamber office located at 1000 S. Main in the Municipal Building.
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Chamber of Commerce
S. Main
Council Session Set For August 12 Meeting
The City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 12 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Rainy Season Deluges Hit Lordsburg Over Two Days
The Monsoon arrived with heavy rain on Wednesday night in Lordsburg and returned Thursday afternoon with a second major downpour.
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Lordsburg
Weather Dates for Late July to Early August
The schedule lists daily weather dates from Monday July 26 through Sunday August 1. The text ends with the word osevee, indicating possible OCR error with unclear after dates.
High School Athletes Urged to Get Free Physicals Now
All male and female high school athletes must call and schedule with Dr North before August 10 for free physicals. Practices start August 10 and physicals must be completed beforehand to participate.
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Bishop’s
State Highway Department
Cornet
Animas
C of C
Jesus Martinez
New Mexico Army National Guard
Fort Bliss
Texas
200Th Air Defense Artillery
Martinez
Phelps Dodge Co
Steve Talavera
Andy Valenzuela
Fritz Placencia
Talavera
Air Force
Clemente Bassa
Guard
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