Public school finance bill fuels captiol debate in New Mexico
Lawmakers heatedly discuss a $27 million ISSC school finance bill driven by the Legislative School Study Committee. Rep. George Blocker and Sen. Harold Run nels push for cost control while Rep. Ralph F. Petty Jr. advocates tax increases and broader revenue to boost districts including Ruidoso Capitan Corona Hondo Carrizozo. The session aims to set spending tone ahead of March 22 and consider a state constitutional convention proposal and tax reforms.
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Legislative School Study Committee
Lea County
George Blocker
Jal
Harold Runnels
Lovington
Senate Education Committe
Auprey Dunn
Alamogordo
Ralph F. Petty Jr
Ruidoso Democrat
Dunn
Lincoln County
Ruidoso
Capitan
Corona
Hondo
Carrizozo
Petty
Corporations and Banks and Natural Resources
New Mexico Education Association
LSSC
New Mexico
State Department of Licensure
Lincoln-Sierra
Moore Appointed Council Member After Special Meeting
Eugene F. Moore was appointed by Mayor Alan Koff to fill the vacancy created by Edward A. Diaz removal. The council approved the appointment and voted to call for bids for a new garbage truck. Edward M. Campbell resigned as city attorney causing a conflict with his role as temporary municipal judge. The council will continue paying Campbell 500 dollars monthly in his capacity as judge. A quo warranto action challenges Campbell′s dual office. Do L. Brown′s salary was set at 150 dollars monthly before election.
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Eugene F. Moore
Alan Koff
Edward A. Diaz
Edward M. Campbell
Campbell
Do. L. Brown
Brown
Teen Challenge Speaker To Visit Lordsburg Church
Teen Challenge representatives Rev Emilio Pagan and his wife tour New Mexico to warn churches about drug abuse. They speak at the Lordsburg Assembly of God on February 18 1969 at 730 pm and present the documentary The Runaway Generation about teen rebellion and drug addiction.
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Teen Challenge
Emilio Pagan
Teen Challenge Institute of Missions
David Wilkerson
New York City
New Mexico
Lordsburg
Assembly of God
Pagan
Haight- Ashbury
San Francisco
Court House Adopts New Weekday Hours
The Hidalgo County Court House now opens 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a one hour noon break from 12 to 1, same as before.
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Court House
Hidalgo County Court House
Car Truck Crash Injures Two Men Near Town
Dr. Eugene V. Rose aged 51 of Roswell and Vivian Lester Watts 44 of Irving Texas were hospitalized with serious injuries after a Wednesday crash about 9 35 near town. Watts drove the eastbound truck while Rose drove the westbound car and the impact occurred in the eastbound lane. The truck and trailer laden with steel rolled onto its side about 150 feet from the wreck before clearing the roadway. Rose as on his way to Lordsburg to explore moving his dental practice. He remained in critical condition at Hidalgo General Hospital Thursday morning.
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Eugene V. Rose
Roswell
Vivian Lester Watts
Irving
Texas
Watts
Dr. Rose
Joe Rowand
Rose
Lordsburg
Hidalgo General Hospital
Roon
Animas FFA Livestock Team Places Second at El Paso Show
The Animas FFA Livestock judging team finished second among 57 teams from Texas and New Mexico at the Southwestern International Livestock Show in El Paso. Mortensen ranked eighth high point individual of 228. the team also won first in the Sheep Division and topped District VI New Mexico FFA. Pete Peterson, Reporter.
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Animas
Clinton Mortensen
Will Swift
John Eddy
Ricky Massey
Billy Elbrock
Texas
New Mexico
F] Paso
Mortensen
State of New Mexico
Pete Peterson
Heart Fund Sunday volunteers call on Lordsburg residents
Mrs. Pete Wood Heart Fund Sunday chairman announced volunteers will call on Lordsburg residents this Sunday February 16 from two to five p.m. to collect contributions. Some workers will continue during the week. Each collector will wear proper identification. The drive aims to prevent heart attacks and strokes by funding research and public health efforts.
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Pete Wood
Heart F
Lordsburg
Heart
Named to Honor Roll at University of New Mexico
Johnny Russell Harper of Bedrock, son of Mr and Mrs Grant F Harper, a third year bi ajor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of New Mexico, named to the fall semester honor roll.
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Johnny Russell Harper
Bedrock
Grant F. Harper
Biajor
College of Arts and Sciences
University of New Mexico
Warns Against Selling Glue To Minors In New Mexico
District Attorney E. C. Serna announces strict enforcement of Section 12-3-40, prohibiting sales of glue to anyone under 18 and limiting sales of one tube to adults without a signed name and address. Penalties include fines, jail time, and possible felony charges for repeated offenses, with experts noting the dangers of glue sniffing.
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E. C. Serna
Sixth Judicial District
New Mexico
State Department of Public Health
Rodolfo M. Bramanti
New Mexico State Hospital
Las Vegas
Norman Hodges
Bramanti
Vandals Break Into High School Causing Heavy Damage
Vandals entered the high school in the early hours, ripping shelves, tossing typewriters and adding machines, and damaging office equipment. Damage to machines is estimated at 3600 dollars. entry was through a window of Principal B B McAlister. Superintendent Wesley Freeburg's office avoided damage. Deputy Sheriff Jack Ellis and Officer Robert Rodriguez investigated.
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B. B. McAlister
Wesley Freeburg
Jack Ellis
Robert Rodriguez
Local Post To Observe American Legion 50th Anniversary
Robert Swan Post No. 30 will mark the American Legion's 50th anniversary on Thursday February 20 at 7 30 p m at the Legion Hall. Guests from the State Department will present a brief program followed by refreshments and a social hour.
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Robert Swan
American Legion
Legion Hall
State Department
America
American Legson
W. W. Scott
Bishop Metzger to Visit for Confirmations on Sunday
The Most Rev S. M. Metzger Bishop of El Paso will be at St. Joseph's Church on Sunday February 23 to preside at 2 30 p m confirmations. Sponsors may obtain sedulas Friday and Saturday 6 30 to 9 p m at St. Joseph's Hall. Bring the child's baptism certificate. No baptisms will occur on Sunday the 23rd.
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Daniel Alderette
St. Joseph’s Church
S. M. Metzger
el Paso
St. Joseph’s Hall
Father Alderette
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