Remembering Fred LaMarca Sand Fill Mishap at Banner Mine
Former miner Fred LaMarca recalls a late 1960s to early 1970s accident on the Banner sand fill crew. Working with Victor Saenz and another man named Victor, Big Victor and Little Victor stabilized a heavy timber crossing a 180 foot drop in a stope above the 1800m level. The timber slipped, sending Fred headfirst toward the depths. he barely caught a ladder in darkness, unsure whether a cross brace or luck saved him.
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Fred LaMarca
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Victor Saenz
Victor
Big Victor
Little Victor
Big
Freddie
Les Harvel
Arkansas
Steve
EMT Courses To Be Available In January
Hidalgo County Ambulance with UNM EMS Academy sponsors an EMT Basic course to prepare students for the state testing site and New Mexico license. Class runs January 4 to February 18, 1993 at the Lordsburg Ambulance Station, Monday to Thursday 6 10 PM. Instructor is Brian Bingham. Fees 45 plus 25 for books due first night. Contact Brian at 542 8272.
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UNM Ems Academy
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Brian Bingham
Brian
Dark mine prank ends in crash and escape
Allen Hill recalls a dangerous joke at a 2,000 foot level mine where Arkansas jumped onto a returning tram car. A low head clearance shot him airborne but his hard hat saved him. The tram car sped off while coworkers laughed, and Arkansas exited the scene claiming he would not return.
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Arkansas
Steve
Hook
Free Tuxedo condoms promoted for New Year safety campaign
The New Mexico AIDS Prevention Program launches the Holiday Safe Sex Campaign distributing Tuxedo condoms to bars for New Year Eve, urging safe decisions amid holiday celebrations and HIV risk. Pvt. Chad L. Tow completes basic training at Fort Jackson, son of Allan Tow and Linda Hurt, a 1991 Silver High School graduate.
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New Mexico
Fort Jackson
Columbia
S.C
Chad L. Tow
Allan C. Tow
Little Walnut Road
Silver City
Linda M. Hurt
Animas
Silver High School
Lady Mavericks rally for win over Cliff and notable bench depth
Coach Manny Renteria praised the Lady Mavericks for a stronger game against Cliff, noting improved defense and rebounding. Johni McDonald led a strong bench with 7 points and 7 rebounds, while Felicia Gomez scored 16 and Jennifer Malott added 11 points with 10 boards. The team, now 2-2, eyes upcoming games at Duncan and Morenci as Morenci fields a small squad.
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Lady Maverick
Manny Renteria
Cliff
Ater
Johni McDonald
Sandra Vasquez
Jennifer Malott
Lady Mavericks
Felicia Gomez
Naomi Levario
Mavericks
Morenci
Maverick Gym
Lordsburg Mavericks Down Morenci 69 61 Victory Thriller
The Lordsburg Mavericks beat Morenci 69 61 on Friday behind Hugo Mendoza’s 18 points and Chris Ellwood’s 16. Mavericks shot 56 two point attempts with 26 made and hit five three pointers. Cajiga led rebounding with 7, Diaz and Mendoza added 6 each. Coach Velasquez praised the effort in a tough game.
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Lordsburg
Morenci
Mavericks Fall On Road In Close 64-60 Loss
Lordsburg 60 Reserve 64. Mavericks lost a tight road game as Velasquez noted 33 percent shooting and Mountaineers’ inside threat. Ellwood led with 24 points, Mendoza 12, Nava 8 rebounds, Ellwood and Esquivel 6 boards. Velasquez says progress but needs better shooting. team plans to raise attempts from 60 to about 80 per game. They beat Duncan Tuesday before January home tournament.
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Mavericks
Mountaineers
Velasquez
Chris Ellwood
Maverick
Hugo Mendoza
Patrick Nava
Raymond Esquivel
Duncan
Kelly Saucedo
DTMS Dogies Post Win Over Duncan Wildcats
The 8th grade boys basketball team finished the pre Christmas schedule at 3 and 9 after a triple overtime win against Duncan. Coach Howell cited clutch play from Eddie Morelos and strong performances by Michael Ellwood and Fernie Antillon. The Dogies next play January 5 at Reserve.
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Duncan
Michael Ellwood
Fernie Antillon
Oscar Martinez
Eddie Morelos
Howell
Reb
John Ellinsworth
Adrian Jones
Daniel Sanchz
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