16 Dec 1983
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1983
Page
1
County commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday with Chairman Bill Collins noting the session ended early due to a lack of voter turnout and a brief agenda. The chair announced a muted Christmas present for attendees as the meeting adjourned ahead of schedule.
Mountain Bell mails a 16 page handbook to over 380000 New Mexico households and businesses explaining post divestiture service options local long distance areas and the new combined bill. It includes Local Access and Transport Areas localized numbers and a toll free contact line.
The Lordsburg Optimist Club brings Santa to Lordsburg Youth Center on Main Street Saturday December 17 from 6 to 9 PM. He will check his list, greet children, and hand out candy and surprises to youngsters who have been good.
Lordsburg School District holds marathon meeting with a split vote on a personnel reassignment, approval of a $10,000 educational specifications contract, audit corrections letter to the state auditor, and talks on funding. Board backs two mill levy election and updates on Apple computer bids, nurse assignment, resignations, and a late Christmas in service on January 16–17.
The Chamber of Commerce held a special meeting on December 15 to welcome Egyptian doctors Naguib and Hoda Fares, a husband wife team evaluating Lordsburg New Mexico as their home. They currently practice in Africa and would join Hidalgo County Medical Clinic staff.
The Knights of Columbus will hand out basic food staples such as cheese flour and rice to aid low income families. The event occurs Tuesday December 20 and mirrors efforts by benevolent groups across the United States.
A Christmas band concert is set for Thursday at 7 00 P M featuring all band groups. Students and families are invited to attend the community event at the school gymnasium for a festive evening of music and holiday cheer.
The dataset lists daily high and low temperatures. December 5 shows 52 and 38. December 6 records 56 and 30. December 7 shows 57 and 32, with subsequent readings 58 and 33, 67 and 37, 58 and 38, and 63 and 32.
The Hidalgo County Fair date was moved to the Labor Day weekend after the state fair expanded to cover the same weekend. To avoid conflict and damage to Hidalgo County participation, the Chamber of Commerce Hidalgo County and Lordsburg officials approved the new date and discussed parade participation and a possible alternate route if a $2,000 Main Street insurance fee remains required.
The Lordsburg Lions Club will judge homes on Christmas Eve in a free lighting contest spanning the city and Glen Acres. Entrants stand to win prizes of 25, 15, or 10 dollars. no entry blanks are needed as judges tour the area to select winners.
The city corner outlines plans to attract new business to Lordsburg to boost competition, lower prices, and keep shopping dollars in town. Officials note some firms fear more competition but hope government funding can leverage private investment. Also, the Lordsburg Optimist Club and city announce a Christmas show on December 17 at the Youth Center with Santa arriving about 6 p.m.
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