Hidalgo County Commission Sets Budgets and Projects
The Hidalgo County Commission reviews overtime policy with Mayor Hill possibly disagreeing, and notes the Fire District’s state certification with minor infractions. Bids for ambulance building addition delayed. AT&T building option in Lordsburg is a hurdle. Courthouse window project bids from three firms, Deming Glass and Mirror lowest. bronze framed removable windows authorized for cleaning, to be retrofitted within existing frame. Cemetery fence, curbing, and shed planned with a $5000 budget. EMS Director reports tepid interest in a full time paramedic position due to a $1300 monthly salary and six month probation. Carlsbad pays $2083 and areas using EMTs may pay more.
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Hill
Hidalgo County
At&t
Lordsburg
Tommy Anderson
Jerry Veck
Animas
Lordsburg High School Seeks Parity in New Eligibility Rules
Principal Vance Lee reports state schools voted changes now approved by the State Board. Local districts may set parity or higher standards while keeping activities from interfering with academics. New eligibility requires four passing classes at 1.60 GPA per period, limits on failures, and credit thresholds for seniors, with specifics varying by class and prior semester records.
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Vance Lee
Lordsburg High School
Lee
State Board of Education
Estrada Certified As Police Artist in Hidalgo County
Dennis Estrada, a former deputy now in the County Assessor’s office, is certified as a police artist by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department. He trained at Colorado State University, learning to interview witnesses, interpret psychological factors, and produce functional composite drawings used by law enforcement.
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Hidalgo County
Estrada
Sheriff's Department
Liberal
Babysitting Tips from Pat Hagen for Safe Caring
Pat Hagen outlines practical baby sitting guidance emphasizing responsibility. Key points cover pre job planning, meeting the children, clear pay terms, transport, punctuality, hygiene, instruction notes, emergency contacts, safety with toys and baths, bedtime routines, quietness during child sleep, and reporting outcomes to parents with written notes.
Lordsburg Senior Citizens Menu December 16 20 1985
Lordsburg senior citizens receive a weekly menu from December 16 to 20 1985 featuring macaroni casserole tacos grilled cheese tuna loaf and a Christmas pot luck menu day by day with desserts and beverages. The article also notes a wildlife plan where fifteen mule deer from New Mexico may help form new herds in Mexico pending approval with a capture and transport operation to Linares near Monterrey on December 7.
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New Mexico
Republic of Mexico
Department of Game and Fish
Linares
Monterrey
Mexico
Hidalgo County Sealed Bid for County Road Work
The Hidalgo County Commissioners invite sealed bids for County Road BO01 improvement. Specifications available at the County Manager's office in Lordsburg New Mexico. Bids due by 2 00 p m December 27 1985, marked BID County Road Improvement. The board may reject all bids and waive formalities.
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Hidalgo County
S. Shakespeare St
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Board of Hidalgo County Commissioners
Jerry Veck
Margaret P. Coogan
P.O
Holiday Christmas Events List in Lordsburg Area
A December schedule of Christmas programs and mass services across Lordsburg Animas and nearby churches. Includes First Baptist Lordsburg St Josephs Catholic Stanish Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Assembly of God First Methodist and parish Mass times with pastors and coordinators listed.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Fred la Marca
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Sylvia Trujillo
Jesus
Carmelo Arroyo
O.A
Narciso Rivera
O.A.R
Fashion pins and safety from a Las Cruces meeting
A guide on choosing pins to accessorize outfits with a leather bag and scarves, plus advice on security after events. The note mentions Sylvia and the speaker attending a district meeting in Las Cruces on Thursday and Friday, December 12 and 13, with the office reopening Monday, December 16, 8 5.
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Sylvia
Las Cruces
Senior Citizen Christmas Pot Luck Dinner Plans
Senior Citizens announce a Christmas Dinner and party with a pot luck on December 16, 18, and 20, 1985. Menu features Jello, apples, nuts, and topping dishes. Guest seniors invited to join at the holiday gathering.
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Commissioners
EMS
Don McNutt
McNutt
Carlsbad
Hidalgo
Pat
Pat Hagen
Western Auto
Onion Rolls
Bae
Magnavox
Videomatic
Midland
Joyce Baird
First Baptist Church of
Jesse Liles
Assembly of God Church
Emil Herzog
First Methodist Church of
Bryan Peterson
Rodeo
la Casita
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