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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1982
Page
2
A letter from Senator Domenici’s office arrived with a 34 page federal budget resolution packet. The copy notes figures in billions or millions, beyond the writer’s grasp, and mentions a cordial lunch with Mayor Steve Hill where the writer jokes about who was interviewing whom.
The best safety suggestion for July was submitted by Bobby M Rodriguez, a Lordsburg city employee, who won $20 funded by local businesses. The winning entry urged constant vigilance around machinery and vehicles and to think before acting. August’s prize of $20 was awarded to Martin R Arambula of 810 Animas St Lordsburg, with the winning line emphasizing safety as the result of effort and skill.
The New Mexico Treasury projects a $57.7 million cash surplus in June 1983 if the economy does not worsen. Day care rules tighten. centers with more than 12 children must log 12 hours of annual education and family homes may care for up to four additional children with licensing. A hearing could block August 31 legislative elections as a civil rights suit argues reapportionment dilutes minority votes. A Grand Jury petition seeks investigation of Attorney General Bingaman and 6th District DA Ellinwood.
The Hidalgo Health Department offers Prepared Childbirth classes for women in their last three months of pregnancy. Four sessions run August 23, 24, 25, and 27 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Bring a blanket and pillow. labor couches welcomed. For more info, contact Marilyn Hale at 542-9391.
The Lordsburg Lions Club announced they will again sell Halloween candy with a local sales push starting in early October. Profits support the Lions sight conservation fund to buy eyeglasses for needy children.
The Lordsburg Library lists subscriptions including Albuquerque Journal Deming Headlight El Paso Times Lordsburg Liberal New Mexico Independent New Mexico Outdoor Reporter Silver City Enterprise and a wide range of magazines. Library hours are Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri and Sat with various afternoon slots.
A Los Angeles woman died and two others injured when a car hit a van on West Railroad Ave last Thursday. Mavericks begin practice with 11 lettermen returning including Rueben Bassa and Mario Ramirez. other backfield lettermen return. Virden designates August 14 as cleanup day. Aunt Cactus Thorn jokes on experience as free, untaxed. Mrs. Mary Martinson promotes a cream chicken dinner at St. Joseph’s Church August 20. Rain up to 3 inches hits Lordsburg with flooding near Mt. View Rd and Glen Acres. A school board meeting in Animas resumes basics after a candlelit session. Dr. N C Crouch opens Casa De Medicina next to the hospital. A $75,000 Federal Grant funds water lines in Lordsburg. In 1972, Dr. J L Latham named superintendent. Rep Harold Runnels set to visit Lordsburg August 15. Linda Darnell visits Animas with her children. Canasta Club meets at Beatrice Massey’s. Twilight League results show Bill Collins low net.
The council reviews a trade in from the company with seven years to pay the balance. Councillor Collins proposes keeping the old truck for children at a park as an amusement, supported by Councillor Alvarez. The judge and oil and gas reports are cleared. Zoning committee appointment is tabled until September, and the meeting adjourns into executive session.
Virginia Jones offers tips from Extension Service on using seasonal produce for light meals and snacks. guidance covers selecting firm vegetables, storage methods in cool places or refrigerators, washing and sorting before storage, and ripening tomatoes away from sunlight. Also includes a homemade tomato soup dressing recipe with tomato soup, oil, vinegar, onion, chili powder, and hot sauce.
Local favorites and recent Lordsburg High grads Greg Marrufo and Gus Gandera played for the South in the 4th annual North South AA vs A All Stars game in Albuquerque on July 30. Marrufo scored 17 points as Gandera added steady defense. Mavericks coach Pops Renteria praised both players.
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