Papalote Too Fast Holiday Valley Chronicle
The column reflects on the passing year and community ties at Lordsburg with familiar weekly readers. A light New Year mood is stated, rejecting resolutions and embracing daily life, humor, and local tips for future news stories. Football predictions highlight Alabama, Michigan, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Atlanta, Minnesota, Denver, and Houston as winners.
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Alabama
Penn State
Michigan
Cal
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Notre Dame
Houston
Atlanta
Dallas
Bobby
Minnesota
Los Angeles
Denver
Pittsburgh
New England
Fifteen Years Ago Voters Downsizing Mill Hospital Levy Called
A special election for a proposed mill hospital levy was set by the Hidalgo County board of Commissioners for Tuesday Feb 11 with registration closing 5 pm Monday Jan 13 per County Clerk Emma J Scofield. Residents debated tax impacts, urging voter input and caution to fixed incomes while recalling a gross receipts tax due July 1979 unless voters protest.
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Hidalgo County Board of Commissioners
Emma J. Scofield
Chamber of Commerce
Russel Smith
CPS
Mountain States Telephone
Judy McAlister
B.B. McAlister
Estern New Mexico University
Portales
Lordsburg
Silver City
Deming
Hidalgo County
Norman Hodges
Leroy McCarty
Julie K. Fisher
C.L. Brown
Maricopa County Bar Association
Westward Ho
Phoenix
Anias Mitchell
Frances Bumsted
Mary Frances Malone and
Nice
Gldys Sapp
Department of the Interior
Hooker Dam for Gila River flood control urged
A letter argues Congress should fund Hooker Dam on the Gila River citing flood protection, drinking water, and recreation. It compares to Shasta Dam, notes Duncan Arizona flooding, and urges readers to write Senators and Congressmen to spur action.
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Hooker
Gila River
Congress
Hooker Dam
Sacramento River
Shasta
Feather River
Oroville
Duncan
Arizona
Cliff
Gila
Bedrock
Virden
California
Christmas party at Hidalgo General Hospital draws patients and guests
A Christmas party was held at Hidalgo General Hospital on Thursday December 20 with patients attending in wheelchairs beds or walking in the lobby. Relatives and friends joined the celebration as guests of the hospital.
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Hidalgo General Hospital
James Kuntz
Animas High School
Ee High School
Maverick Gym
Darril Goodman
Ernesto Renteria
Moving Week at Santa Fe Capitol as King Prep Begins
A Santa Fe report notes Governor Apodaca plans a late transition, moving from the mansion to a temporary residence while Governor-elect Bruce King prepares to move in. The piece also hints at Apodaca considering a U.S. Senate run, possible national exposure, and comments on housing costs and emergency housing needs amid statewide social service concerns.
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Santa Fe
Merry Round House
Capitol
Jerry Spacers
Bruce King
Jerry Apodaca
Apodaca
Physical Fitness Council
Raquet Court
Jimmy Carter
Health, Education and Welfare
New Mexico
U.S. Senate
U.S Senate
Jst
Ncoming
Jan Hartke
Hartke
Jan
State Health and Environment Department
Clines Corners
Birdies
Environmental Improvement Division
Farmers in Hidalgo County to get emergency loans
Congressman Harold Runnels announces Farmers Home Administration approved emergency loans for Hidalgo County farmers hit by heavy rainfall and flooding losses on November 24 25 and December. Local producers expect quick relief as disaster assistance proceeds through federal program channels.
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Harold Runnels
Hidalgo County
Farmers Home Administration
Letter to the Editor on trapping and coyote ethics
A reader condemns a Free Trapping Seminar at the County Extension Office as cruel and unjustified. She argues coyotes rarely kill calves, questions dog-caused damage, and calls trapping a brutal practice best left to professionals, urging caution for youth involvement.
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Janaloo Hill Shakespeare
Lordsburg Town Spirit Praised By Visiting Family
A letter from Eddie Torres of Woodland California thanks Lordsburg New Mexico residents for kindness shown to a stranded motorist. He praises Rosa Morelos and family, Rosie Salinas, local clergymen and Congregations for offering shelter food and warmth. He urges ongoing good works.
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Lordsburg
N.mex
Rosa Morelos
Rosie Salinas
Woodland
Calif
Rosa Morelos & Family
Rosey
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Jack
Dick Rice
Lordsbur
Liberal
Jack Walz
Charles Marquez
Jerry Walz
Bill Archibald
House
Bulletin
Eddie Torres
Margarita Arteche
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