Hidalgo County Fair recalls 1951 weekend queen and rodeo
John Schimmel revisits the 1st Annual Hidalgo County Fair held 34 years ago. Miss Lucille Richens, 16, was named Queen of the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Posse after riding since age 12. The event featured Old Timers honors, a large audience, and notable animals including a 810‑pound 4-H steer and prize horses. The article notes 1951 themes and mentions this year’s fair slated to start September 26 with plans for a rodeo queen again.
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Hidalgo County
Hidalgo/Lordsburg
Lucille Richens
George Richens
Gene Ballinger Sues over Pine Cienga murder case
Former Lordsburg resident Gene Ballinger files a nearly one million dollar suit against ranch partner John Rizzo and others related to the Pine Cienega murder of Warren Uecker. Ballinger and relatives allege Rizzo lied on testimony and aided police in locating the body. Ballinger seeks 587000 in general damages and 370000 in punitive damages. Rizzo had testified under immunity in Ballinger's trial.
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Gene Ballinger
Lordsburg
Pine Cienga Ranch
Warren Uecker
Ballinger
Phyllis
John
Katherine
John Rizzo
Rizzo
Grant County
Pine Cienega
Uecker
Hidalgo County Commission Watchdog Meetings Delay Action
Viagnard withdraws from page 1 while Myra Rico voices non EMS concerns and proposes a cancer task force for a hospital committee. The board hears about dental equipment from Santa Fe and a call to solicit a local dentist. TV reception issues prompt discussion with petitions for Tucson and KOAT-TV, and a temporary study group is appointed to gather opinions in Animas. Jaime's Plumbing bid for Rodeo Community Center at 8204.11 is accepted. Overtime pay concerns surface with sheriff's deputies. Damnell warns back pay could total 30 000 for the county and 10 000 for the city depending on court rulings. EMS overtime totals 4500 hours last year. Veck says federal and state decisions delay direction and compensation timelines.
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Myra Rico
Hidalgo Medical Services Organization
Anderson
Santa Fe
Hidalgo Medical Services
Animas
Tucson
Albuquerque
Koat-Tv
Veck
Jaime
Rodeo Coummunity Center
Bill Damnell
EMS
Don McNutt
Animal School Policy Update From Superintendent Meeting
The district outlines non school time sessions for Animal School Continued page 1 and sets a retake rule for any student scoring below 70. A merit pay plan is planned within two years centering on basics in grades 1 through 4. In a recent vote 88 to 0 the board recommended legislated standards requiring passing 5 of 6 classes on a 6 period day or 6 of 7 on a 7 period day. Clifton notes likely changes to New Mexico education system soon. The policy manual will not be reprinted until after the January 1986 legislative adjournment.
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Clifton
New Mexico
Stork News: Lordsburg Couple Welcome Paige Adelle Cureton
Sam and Wendy Cureton of Lordsburg announce the birth of their daughter Paige Adelle Cureton, born July 12 weighing 9 pounds 7 1/2 ounces and measuring 22 inches long.
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Sam
Wendy Cureton
Lordsburg
Paige Adelle
Continental Singers to Perform Friday in Lordsburg
The Continental Singers and Orchestra present a two hour Friday night program at 7 p.m. August 16 in the First Baptist Church of Lordsburg featuring medleys of praise scripture songs and contemporary gospel pieces by a 25 voice choir and 12 piece ensemble. A nursery is provided and a love offering will support the ministry hosted by United Methodist and First Baptist churches. Lorenzo Sanchez a Lordsburg High School graduate and 1985 Army recruit joins the Army with Fort Benning GA training on October 30 1985.
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Continental Singers and Orchestra
First Baptist Chuch
Lordsburg
Animal
The
Continental Singers
Jesus
United Methodist Church
First Baptist Church of
Lorenzo O. Sanchez
U.S. Army
Fort Benning
Georgia
Airborn Field Artillery
Lorenzo
Pablo
Avelina Sanchez
South Copper St
New Mexico
Lordsburg High School
Army
Turner
Highway 180
Sliver City
City Corner urges rain cleanup and speed limit compliance
Heavy rains in Lordsburg create standing water and mosquito breeding risk. A morning and evening spraying shift will be assigned. Residents should cut weeds and mow yards and vacant lots. With school opening soon, obey school speed limits. sheriff’s department will strictly enforce. City welcomes questions at 206 S Main St Lordsburg NM 88045.
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Lordsburg
Sheriff's Department
City Corner
S. Main Street
Arthur Clark Smith
Vaccine Immunization Basics Highlighted by Pat HAGEN
Pat HAGEN explains how vaccines prevent disease and why boosters are needed every decade. The Hidalgo Health Office at 7th and Pyramid provides free immunizations for diphtheria tetanus pertussis polio measles rubella and mumps on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month with contact 542-9391.
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Hidalgo
Pyramid
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