Tax study panel axed four major rate hikes in New Mexico
The Legislative Tax Study Committee rejected four proposed tax increases after three days of hearings. Items dropped include motor vehicle excise tax rise, gross receipts tax on agricultural implements, nonhighway vehicles or planes, and the removal of a gross receipts tax on chemical agents. The committee plans to continue work amid a tight state budget outlook and possible 30 day session starting January 18.
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Fred Buckles
Sted
Curry County
Hoyt Patt
al- Matlock
Preston Martin
Qualls
Hubert Qualls
Miller
Paul Hudson
Lovett
Don Welch
Thor Jones
Bill Hart
John Ricci
Calvin Jordan
Kate Sen
Finis Heidel
Don
Legislative Tax Committee
Jnland
Robert Johnson
Themittee
Santa Fe
George Blocker
Blocker
House
Ban C
Berry
Eunice
Lea County
Ers Union
DHI
Fort Stanton Tal Ward
Percha Dam State Park South
Park and Recreation Deent
Caesar Sebastian So
Jury rules for Matotan in Lordsburg contract case
A Lordsburg jury awarded William Matotan and Associates 25000 for engineering services on the 1969 water and sewer expansion project. Matotan sought 48794.87 plus fees, claiming payment from bond proceeds and a federal grant. Evidence showed a March 6 1969 contract and termination a year later after bond failure.
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Lordsburg
William Matotan
Alan A. Koff
Eugene Moore
Eugene Noce
Richard Allen
Charles Walter
Matotan
Richard Stanley
Alamogordo
Matotan Corporation
Paul Phillips
Albuquerque
William 5S. Martin, Jr
Silver City
Dugan Tarango Middle School Open House Planned
The new Dugan Tarango Middle School will host an open house on Thursday December 16 from 6 30 p m to 8 p m A dedication service starts at 6 30 p m in the gym followed by tours of the facility The teachers will greet visitors and the student council will direct them to different areas The public is invited to attend both the dedication and the building visit.
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Dugan-Tarango Middle School
Downtown Lordsburg Speed Limit Drops to 30 MPH
The City of Lordsburg requested a lower downtown speed limit and the State Highway Department reduced the limit from 35 to 30 mph along Railroad Ave from Chester St to Penn St. Signs reflecting the new limit are in place and enforceable.
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Lordsburg
State Highway Department
Chester St
Penn St
Railroad Ave
Holidays Bring News From Readers Across The City
Christmas holidays bring visitors and homecomings as college students return home. The Liberal invites readers to call in news so others may enjoy reading it during the season.
Thieves Break Into Elks Building
Burglars broke into the Elks Club east of town on Monday morning tearing a wall, removing a safe that yielded no money after being opened. Two men used tracks, and three coin operated machines were robbed of about $15 according to Roddy Poindexter. No cigarettes or liquor were taken.
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Elks Club
Roddy Poindexter
Mavericks Win Two and Fall to Deming in District Basketball
Lordsburg Mavericks split games in December, beating San Simon Longhorns 71-62 led by Gabriel Guerrero 22 points, Joaquin Marquez and Sam Cureton. They then beat Hatch 69-49, with David Garcia 18 points 17 rebounds and Joa Quin 17 points 19 rebounds. A 103-78 loss to Deming followed, with Sam 19 and Kelly Saucedo 14 and Joaquin 13 leading the team. Next they host Cliff and Duncan at home, with coach DeFoor urging strong fan support.
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Lordsburg Mavericks
San Simon Longhorns
Lordsburg
Gabriel Guerrero
Joaquin Marquez
Sam Cureton
Mavericks
Hatch
David Garcia
Joaquin
Fausto Noce
Deming Wildcats
Sam
Kelly
Saucedo
Cliff Cowboys
Duncan Wildcats
Cliff
DeFoor
FBI Commends Local Police Officer for Stolen Vehicle Actions
Police Lt. Edward Looker received two FBI commendations for handling cases involving suspects driving stolen vehicles. Both incidents violated the federal Dyer Act. Special agent in charge Wesley T. Whatley praised Looker's handling of the cases.
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C. C. Gray
FBI
Edward Looker
Wesley T. Whatley
Albuquereque
Lt. Looker
CofC Sponsors Xmas Lighting Contest
The Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Christmas Home Lighting Contest with judging on December 22, 1971 by non locals. Prizes go to first second and third place. officers or directors are not eligible. The chamber also distributes "Happy Holiday" buttons to merchants and staff to brighten the season.
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Chamber of Commerce
C OF C
Lordsburg-Hidalgo County
Direct Phone Dialing to Start Sunday in Lordsburg
Lordsburg subscribers will dial long distance calls without operator help starting Sunday Dec 19. Mountain Bell reports DDD is ready and will bill by listing caller number after connect. To reach numbers outside New Mexico dial 1 area code and number. Directory Assistance is 1 555 1212 with no charge.
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Lordsburg
Mountain Bell
Boyd Harper
New Mexico
Phoenix
Albuquerque
Harper
Apostle To Speak At Stake Conference In Safford
Spencer W. Kimball acting president of the Council of Twelve will speak at the Mt. Graham Stake Conference on December 18 and 19 in Safford. He is noted for work with American Indians and Spanish speakers and was named an apostle in 1943. The Sunday session begins at 10 a.m. at the Stake Center on Relation Street. Stake President Boyce H. Lines welcomes visitors.
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Spencer W. Kimball
Council of Twelve
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Mt. Graham
Safford
Elder Kimball
Arizona
Relation St
Boyce H. Lines
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Deming
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