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A Hidalgo County Pioneer Recollects Early Lordsburg
Albert Hill of Lordsburg recalls a rainwater lake formed 45 years ago in the valley between Lordsburg and Gold Hills, its size and duration, plus later memories of cattle roundups, mine mules, and family ties. He also notes early autos, presidential visits, and a long career with the Southern Pacific and local public services. The piece weaves personal history with regional change and economic shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Gold Hills
Albert Hill
Hidalgo County
Hill
Jim Jackson
Jackson
Joe Olney
Shakspeare
Southern Pacific Railroad
Olney
Fannie Allen
Pima
Arizona
Shake Speare
Lon Main Street
State Highway Department
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
San Simon
Malcolm Crocker
John Edward Hill
North Pyramid Peak
Alice Hayes
Shakespeare
Southern Pacific