26 Dec 1986
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1986
Page
1
Hidalgo County deputies pursued a 830 mph dump truck squad car chase on I 10 starting at Lordsburg Port of Entry and ending east of Deming when Chavez wrecked rear tires. One fugitive captured, another escaped into the desert as 1986 opened.
The Liberal Files presents archival capsules drawn from the 1986 Lordsburg Liberal files. This installment previews continued coverage planned for the next several weeks, outlining ongoing community items and local notes.
New Mexico statehood marks 75th anniversary with a statewide human candle event. Citizens are urged to light candles or flashlights at 8 PM local time on January 6. Governor Carruthers to light the official candle in Albuquerque as part of a statewide celebration organized by the Diamond Jubilee and Bicentennial Commission.
Eva Pendleton Henderson Pendelton, 96, of Las Cruces New Mexico died December 17 in El Paso Texas. Funeral services were held at Graham Mortuary Chapel Las Cruces with Christian Science services. She leaves daughter Hazel Hervey of El Paso son George Pendelton of Cloverdale seven grandchildren eight great grandchildren memorials to First Church of Christ Scientist Las Cruces. Lordsburg Liberal office closed Wednesday December 24 and Christmas Day.
A holiday greeting card listing names John and Opal Schimmel Dale Fletcher Joe and Mary Flores Donna Townsend Julie Rendon Jack and Amelia Walz as recipients and senders in a community note.
Transportation Dept Traffic Safety Bureau reports 28 fatal crashes in November causing 29 deaths and 400 fatal crashes with 459 fatalities year to date. Vehicle occupants total 311 fatalities, pedestrians 92, motorcyclists 47, bicyclists 9. Alcohol involvement 62 percent. helmet use 21 percent of motorcycle deaths. seat belts 12 percent of vehicle deaths. Ages 13–19 account for 63 deaths, under 13 for 28. Front-seat car occupant fatalities down 20 percent versus 1985.
The City Corner urges safe holidays and warns that drinking and driving causes bitter loss. Mayor Stephen D. Hill shares the personal impact of drunk driving and urges residents to avoid driving after drinking.
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