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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1985

Page

2

Rodeo Slaying Case Figures in Hidalgo Reward Details

A $10,000 reward remains for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two suspects in the Betty and Chad Glass death. Described as Spanish descent, one light complexioned, ages 25 to 30, with specified heights and weights, the pair allegedly fled with a Winchester 30-30 rifle and a Browning 22 model 63. A bear claw turquoise silver necklace is also noted. Sheriff Billy Darnell urges any tips to Hidalgo County. In other notes, Michael Hidalgo was jailed for motor vehicle injury tampering and detox detainment, and Kevin Dale Linihan was arrested and charged.

Darnell Betty Chad Glass Hidalgo Billy Darnell

City council action and bids show dumpster purchase and public notices

White Elephant tabled until Mayor Hill comments. Richardson Sunbelt of Albuquerque won a bid of 368.57 each for ten 3 yd dumpsters with plastic lids, while the mayor can sell a 1972 International pickup and a Plymouth sedan at his discretion. Two Ditchwich bids came from the same firm, with 6850 and 7250 offers within the 7500 budget. Subsequent arrests include Mark Reyes charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, Michael Chacon and Roberto Jimenez for receiving stolen property, James Kimbal for burglary and larceny, and Albert Escobar noted.

Mayor Hill Richardson Sunbelt Albuquerque Smith Ditchwich Council Mark Anthony Reyes Michael Chacon Roberto Jimenez James David) Kimbal Albert Escobar

Lordsburg Readsvertises and tackles sewer plant rules

Continent leaders plan new queries to El Paso Tucson and Albuquerque firms while a state inspector tours Lordsburg sewer operations. Mayor Pro-Tem Smith notes two workers needed in a three level bracket and that the city will meet the requirement within a year with three men attending school.

el Paso Tucson Albuquerque Tom Smith Lordsburg Smith Alex DeLaGarza Richard Renteria Lodge No. 30 Af&am

No Intention of Leaving City Ends Lease Bid

Dr. Maynard says Cottonwood withdrew interest in the facility over politics tied to a lease. He states he will not be dictated in his medical practice but will assist Hidalgo County in establishing a local hospital. He arrived in Lordsburg in 1984 and now sees about 40 patients daily.

Maynard Cottonwood Lordsburg Hidalgo County

Fall Seedling Program Opens for New Mexico Landowners

New Mexico landowners with one or more acres may obtain fall seedling program forms from the Division of Forestry. Two conifers Arizona cypress and Afghanistan pine are offered for windbreaks wildlife cover erosion control and other plantings. Orders require a minimum of 98 trees at 56.00 per 98, with eligibility limited to Hidalgo Grant Luna Sierra Dona Ana Otero Chaves Eddy and Lea counties where winter soil temperatures suit root growth. Contact your State District Forester or call (505) 8270-5830 for forms. Early orders improve chances of getting preferred species.

New Mexico Hidalgo Grant Luna Sierra Dona Ana Otero Chaves Eddy Lea

Lordsburg Hidalgo County Rally Behind Joni Umphres Day

The community praises Lord sburg and Hidalgo County for supporting Joni Umphres with prayers, visits, and donations. A town event on Joni Umphres Day featured a beef barbecue, auctions, and entertainment by Knights of Pythias and Elks, showcasing local clubs working together to assist the family as Joni’s recovery progresses.

Lordsburg Kipp Knights of Pythias and Elks Butterfield Clothing Border Cowboy Knights of Pythias Linda Bivens Hidalgo County

City seeks ideas for Big Fieldhouse at Short Park

Lordsburg residents and groups are invited to submit suggestions on using the Fieldhouse at Short Park. The project has 72,000 invested from the Ledgers Tax Fund, with current funds 32,000 and an anticipated 18,000 revenue this year. Total completion cost projected at 150,000. Submissions to The City Corner 206 S Main St Lordsburg NM 88045 before September council meeting.

Short Park Ledgers City Corner S. Main Street Lordsburg

New Health Nurse Pat Hagen Joins Hidalgo County Office

Pat Hagen arrives as Hidalgo County Field Health Office nurse practitioner and health advocate. She lists California as home but has lived five years at Cienega Ranch with husband Ted, a former Air Force flyer turned rancher. Daughters Debbie and Linda, NM Tech grads, pursue postgraduate studies in ceramics and biology. Pat, educated at Sacramento State and University of Nebraska, aims to inform county residents about health services and prevention, offering weekly columns open to all organizations and county communities beyond Lordsburg.

Pat Hagen Hidalgo County California Cienega Ranch Ted Air Force New Mexico Tech Socorro Debbie Linda Pat Sacramento State Univeristy Nebraska Lordsburg Hidalgo- Lordsburg Health Services Divison Liberal

Benefico Propio Meeting Set for August 13 at Civic Center

The Benefico Propio announces its regular meeting for Tuesday August 13 at 7 00 p m to be held at the Civic Center. The notice specifies the time and location for members and interested residents to attend.

Benefico Propio Civic Center

Kindergarten Registration Open for Five-Year-Olds

Kindergarten registration is open to all children who reach age five before September. Parents may attend at Central School any weekday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Enrollment requires a birth certificate and immunization records.

Letter clarifies Burd benefit funds at Western Bank

The Knights of Pythias thank supporters and explain that all money raised for Ken Burd was deposited into the Burd family benefit account at Western Bank. The Savings Account Book was handed to the Burd family and future donations should be made to the same account, with the clearing number 5585-1311 and account 15177.

Ken Burd Burd Western Bank P.S Knights of Pythias

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