13 Dec 1985
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1985
Page
1
A rare snow event brings nearly five inches to Lordsburg on an early Thursday day, turning streets slick and prompting winter weather warnings. Local residents report crews clearing roads as schools assess closures and officials monitor drifting and visibility.
The city reports December gas charges using November 1984 rates. The tiered pricing per 1000 cubic feet starts with 200 cu ft at 380, then 201 to 10,000 at 6.54, 10,001 to 50,000 at 6.44, and above 50,001 at 6.24 plus a fee. Consumers save 1.18 per 1000 cu ft of gas for the month.
Burke Stiles of Lordsburg New Mexico died December 4 1985 at Gila Regional Hospital Silver City aged 72 He taught 38 years in Lordsburg Public Schools was principal at Dugan Tarango Junior High retired 1976 A member of Knights of Pythias and United Methodist Church Survived by wife Mary Jane two sons four brothers and four sisters Funeral services were held December 7 Graveside by Knights of Pythias Burial at Mountainview Cemetery shows on January billing The new gas rate reduces to 2.69 per 1000 cubic feet before consumer pricing details mention savings on a 20000 cubic foot usage
Lordsburg residents vote 140 for and 119 against, approving a measure to serve beer and wine in restaurants and cafes by a narrow 11 percent margin. This marks the second approval in two years after a prior election that opposed the option 91 to 86.
The Animal School Board met on Tuesday December 10 approving minutes warrants and agenda. They accepted Scott Nichols bid on a car for school adult use only and approved a bus contract supplement. Pavement bid for 2600 square yards around the school will be issued. Open Forum on Animas school testing set for January limited to one hour. Out of state trips discussed a motion to cancel failed for lack of second. Executive session followed by resignation acceptance for Cindy Adams and leave request for Linda Clopton for remainder of 85-86 year. Candy Allen and Tannis Clifton hired to fill these posts. Next meeting scheduled for second Tuesday in January.
City of Lordsburg offers cash reward for information leading to arrests after repeated Christmas tree vandalism at City Hall. Mayor Pro-Tem Arthur Clark Smith urges accountability and vows charges. Residents urged to contact The City Corner at 206 So Main St with questions or comments as zoning plant news forthcoming.
The American Association of Retired Persons invites all members to a Christmas turkey dinner with a Pot Luck at the Civic Center on Monday December 16 at 1 00 PM. Attendance is urged by the organizers.
Rosary services for Angel R. De La O set for December 12 from 7 to 9 PM at Heather Mortuary Chapel. A funeral Mass will be held December 13 at St Jo Church with burial at Shake Cemetery.
Hidalgo County commissioners held a routine December session approving Dr. Neely’s contract as medical control doctor for Hidalgo EMS, unchanged from last year, with praise for performance. Sheriff Darnell noted Lordsburg Drug Store will close Dec 14 12 noon to Dec 16. tax rebates of about 26700 dollars due to city for 1984-85 police protection. Overtime adjustments of 2764.63 and 10000 to be held, with 14000 to be returned to the city. Health office to close Dec 12-13 for district meeting.
A convoy of 12 auto trailers carrying 86 Rolls Royces formerly linked to Oregon’s Bhangwan Shree Rajneesh headed east to Dallas for auto dealer Bob Rothlisberger. The deal totals about 7 million dollars, roughly 82 thousand dollars per car, with market estimates up to 110 thousand per vehicle. Transportation costs run near 200 thousand as Lindamood Enterprises coordinates the sale amid praise for Lordsburg port staff.
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