Tax plans loom as New Mexico budget edges toward adjournment
Senate leaders back a 5 million cushion by trimming the federal tax exemption, aiming to fund a hold the line budget and study tax structure and school funding. Sen. Apodaca and Sen. Koran push a 50 percent tax hike to erase the federal exemption, potentially raising 13 to 15 million for a new school plan.
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Senate
New Mexico
Interi
Jerry Apodaca
Las Cruces
Harold Runnels
Lovington
Sens
Apodaca
George Koran
Albuquerque
Runnels’ Finance Committee
Sen
Aubrey Dunn
Mavericks Sweep District Showdowns at Reserve and Hatch
Lordsburg moved to undefeated in district play with 66 38 win over Reserve and 65 43 victory over Hatch. Speer led with 15 points in both games joined by Ortega 12 and Baisa 15 in the Reserve win. Hill’s 23 points and 11 rebounds sparked the Hatch win as Warren and Richardson reached double figures. Lordsburg B team defeated Reserve 61 42 and beat Hatch 72 70 with Hill piling 23 points and 11 boards in the last game. Next, Mavericks head to Duncan with no Friday game on schedule.
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Lordsburg
Mavericks
LHS
Mountaineers
Ruben Baisa
Paul Speer
Bassa
Speer
Hatch
Bears
Sal Ortega
Ortega
Steve Hill
Hill
Dave Warren
Carl Richardson
Governor Cargo Warns Hidalgo County Faces State Aid Cut
Gov. David F. Cargo warned Hidalgo County will lose 57,920 in state aid to public schools next fiscal year due to the Legislature’s reluctance to adopt a foundation financing plan. He criticized lawmakers for endorsing the approach yet refusing to enact it, saying funds must be needed and wisely spent.
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Cargo
David F. Cargo
Hidalgo County
New Mexico
Senate
Foy Powell Receives Honorary Pythian Rank
The Pyramid Lodge No 23 Knights of Pythias awarded Past Grand Chancellor Foy Powell the Golden Spur honorary rank at a Tuesday night ceremony. A pot luck dinner preceded the event with 50 attendees. Leo Cohen received a lodge services plaque, and the conferring team included John Neal and others with Mrs Jess McClean in attendance.
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Phance
Foy Tank
Knights of Pythias
John Neal Oat
Glenn Dorsett
Pyramid Lodge No
Knights of
Leo Cohen
Las Cruces
Powell
John Neal
Richard McKelvie
Eddie Coplen
Burke Stiles
Glen Dorsett
Dave Warren
George Haltom
John Robertson
Carl Baker
Howard Phillips
Cohen
Jess McClean
Santa Fe
McClean
Stiles
PTA Meet Monday at Cafetorium
A Parent-Teacher Association meeting is scheduled for Monday February 12 at 7 30 p m in the Cafetorium.
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PTA
Parent-Teacher Association
Ralph Burton Appointed to Lordsburg School Board Vacancy
Ralph Burton president of the First National Bank of Lordsburg was named to fill the Lordsburg Board of Education vacancy after Frank Bowman resigned to move to Tucson. Burton serves until the February 1969 election and has held notable local roles including HADECO officer, Lions Club director, and Chamber of Commerce member.
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Ralph Burton
First National Bank of
Lordsburg
Frank Bowman
Lordsburg Hidalgo Chamber Annual Banquet Set
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce schedules its annual banquet for the evening of February 22 at 7:00 PM in the School Cafetorium. New president Dick Dockum will preside with James O. Roberson of Santa Fe as speaker. Tickets available from directors or the Chamber office downtown.
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Lordsburg-Hidalgo
Animas Juniors To Serve Barbecue Before Alumni Game
The Animas High School Junior class will host a barbecue supper before the basketball game against alumni on Saturday Feb 10 at 6 30 p m. Adult plates cost 1 25 and children's 75 cents. Everyone is invited to attend dinner and stay for the game.
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Animas High School
Unopposed Mayor Leads City Election slate March 5
Mayor Alan Koff filed for reelection and runs unopposed while all other muni offices face contests. Progress slate includes Ward polls Charles R Walter Ward one Richard W Allen Ward two Betty H Lazar Ward three and Arthur Altuna Ward four. Other tickets include Greater Lordsburg with Walter Fuller Hill Estrada and independents Altuna Jr and Mel Philips. Incumbent Judge C L Bud Brown faces Albert M Martinez. Election set for Tuesday March 5.
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Alan Koff
Koff
Progress
Charles R. Walter
Richard W. Allen
Betty H Lazar
Arthur Altuna
Walter
Allen
Greater Lordsburg
Gilbert Buvens
Charles Marshall Fuller
Allen A. Hill
Jesus J. Estrada
Ravens
LNS Students Win Semester Honor Roll At Lordsburg High
Lordsburg High School announces the first semester honor roll. A honor roll includes Mary Blakey Mary Helen Mora Christine Mora Mary Morelos and others. A and B honor roll lists Melinda Camacho Ernest Gallegos Andy Gonzales Irene Morelos Louann Morgan Karen Newton Becky Sanchez Marian Talavera Barbara Hogfacil Mary Morelos Sandy Fisher Magdalena Gandara Gayle Jones Wilma Mc Halffey Paul Speer Martha Stevens Gail Strawn David Warren Stephen Hill Marian Madero Eva Sanchez Russell Ely Adelia Mahan Glenice Romine freshmen and sophomores also named.
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Lordsburg High School
Mary Blakey
Mary Helen Mora
Christine Johnson
Christy Mora
Melinda Camacho
Ernest Gallegos
Andy Gonzales
Irene Morelos
Louann Morgan
Karen Newton
Becky Sanchez
Marian Talavera
Barbara Hogfacil
Mary Morelos
Sandy Fisher
Magdalena
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Irene Waites
Lordsburg Lumber and Builders Supply
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Herbert Saucedo
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