15 Aug 1986
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1986
Page
1
District Attorney Mike Lewis told Hidalgo County Commissioners in his first meeting that a full-time resident ADA should come soon. He also warned of a previous armed robbery case, marking the bad news portion of the update.
March investigations report two suspects Wanda Lopez and Herman Rodriguez Jr caught fleeing Lordsburg Drug Store with loot about $3000 in damage. Police, DAs, and jail officials discuss testimony by Kimala Bailey in a related armed robbery case and potential pregnancy and medical needs amid ongoing inquiries. Local sheriff hints at possible charges and agency handoff while Hidalgo jail medical questions surface.
The State Agency and Aging plans a senior flu vaccine program at Lordsburg Senior Citizens Center. Each person pays 2.00 in advance. sign up by September 5, 1986. Vaccine orders go to Santa Fe with no extra doses. Administration will be set after Hidalgo County Health Office receives the order.
Plans for the Vin Fiz II reenactment call for a September 17 takeoff from Sheepshead Bay New York and a October 18 touch down in Lordsburg. Pilot Jim Lloyd leads with a ground crew his wife Susan and a souvenir concessionaire to support Special Olympics.
Marsha Hill director of the Chamber of Commerce announces prizes for the best decorated bicycles in the Hidalgo County Fair Parade. Awards include first $15, second $10, and third $5 with float entry deadline Monday August 18. Hidalgo Public Health nurse visits Animas Friday August 15 instead of Thursday August 14.
Registration and orientation for all Lordsburg High School students on August 20 1986 at the high school follows a split timetable Freshmen 845 945 Sophomores 1000 1030 Juniors 1045 1115 Seniors 1130 1200 William Bill Humphrey Republican candidate for State Land Commissioner will attend Jim s American Restaurant Thursday August 14 at 4 00 PM Those wishing to meet the candidate are urged to attend.
The 1986 Little League season ends with ceremonies at the Little League Field Saturday evening. Festivities begin at 7 30 with teams marching from Central School to the field and closing ceremonies at 8 00 followed by awards and trophies. Public invited.
Western New Mexico University will again offer on site registration for teachers and staff from area districts to sign up for Fall Classes at their high schools avoiding trips to Silver City. Satellite locations and times are listed in an adjacent ad with schedules. The Alzheimer’s Chapter of El Paso hosts an inservice for families and staff at Sunshine Haven Nursing Home August 20 at 3 PM with no charge. call 542 3539 for details.
Lordsburg New Mexico residents hear mayor Stephen D Hill outline how lodging tax funds will be split between fairgrounds and tourist promotion. The town plans a new attraction to boost tourism while Shakespeare Town improves with self guided tours and record visitor numbers.
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