1979 Was Year Of Suit For Hidalgo Countians
Hidalgo County faced multiple lawsuits in 1979 with Lordsburg and county officials as defendants. The largest suit targets Lordsburg, a $500,000 claim by Sherry Bales alleging wrongful discharge after she testified in a police bribery case. Another suit involves Roy Patterson seeking back pay after being cleared of bribery. An additional suit was filed by the Sixth District Attorney's Office in an unrelated matter.
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Hidalgo County
Lordsburg
County Commission
Moneywise
Sherry Bales
Bales
Roy Patterson
Sixth District Attorney’s Office
Jesus Estrada
New Mexico Labor and Industrial Commission
Alan Koff
Estrada
Maura Rice
Glen Acres
James McCutchan
Sixth District
Manuel Sanchez
Rene Hirth
New Mexico 1980 primary calendar moves through county clerks
The Hidalgo County Clerk notes key dates for the 1980 New Mexico primary. Major deadlines include Feb 4 party affiliation changes, Apr 1 filing day, Apr 14 withdrawal, Apr 22 registration close, May 6 absentee ballot requests, May 29 in-person absentee applications, and Jun 3 election day. The calendar, available at the county clerk, covers filing rules, reporting, and other deadlines.
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Hidalgo County
Becky Diaz
U.S
Two-car crash leaves Lordsburg residents uninjured
Hidalgo County Sheriff Gene Moore reported a December 31 traffic collision on U S 70 near Lordsburg. Henry Marrufo turning from U S 70 onto Lee Trevino Drive was rear-ended by Shirley Wood, both of Lordsburg. Both cars sustained damage and no injuries were reported.
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Henry Marrufo
Lordsburg
Shirley Wood
U.S. 70
Hidalgo County
Gene Moore
Lee Trevino
Moore
John Robertson Appointed Lordsburg Hidalgo Chamber Manager
Mr and Mrs John Robertson assume duties as managers of the Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce after unanimous board approval. Robertson formerly served as manager but resigned for health reasons. Norma Badders has moved away. New directors Beverly Atkinson and Dr G D Graham also approved. Membership dues were raised.
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John and
Olive Ann Robertson
Lordsburg
Lordsburg-Hidalgo County
John Robertson
Robertson
Norma Badders
Beverly Atkinson
G.D. Graham
New Faces Ahead in Hidalgo County Politics 1980
Hidalgo County faces a June primary and November general election amid term limit ineligibilities for incumbents. Sven Thyger son and Jerry Veck depart from commission seats, Robert Kerr and Judy Fisher exit after two terms. Eligible repeat candidates include Becky Diaz, Gene Moore, and Fausto Noce. Lordsburg votes March 4 to fill five council seats and consider regulating natural gas via the Public Service Commission.
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Hidalgo County
Becky Diaz
Gene Moore
Fausto Noce
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Emergency Money Now Available for FmHA Loans
Drew Cloud announces emergency loan eligibility for Hidalgo Dona Ana and Luna Counties for losses from cold springs 1979 and late 1979 growth delays. Applications run through county offices in Deming Las Cruces and Silver City with deadlines for physical losses by September 22 1980 and production losses by December 22 1980. Applicants must be unable to obtain credit locally.
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Drew Cloud
Farmers Home Administration
Hidalgo
Dona Ana
Luna
Fmha
Federal Building
P.O
Deming
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Chamber
Sven Thygerson
Virden
Jerry Veck
Playas
Robert Kerr
Judy Fisher
Lupe Rivera
Pablo Diaz
Rivera
Diaz
Glenn Dorsett
Basa Bilvazo
Albert Martinez
Gilbert Mora
Dorsett
Bilvazo
Bill Oliver
Martinez
Harry Heath
Koff
Mora
John Schimmel
Schimmel
Oliver
Mrs. Rivera
Animal Board of Education
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