Seven File For Lordsburg City Council Seats
Seven candidates filed for Lordsburg City Council positions. District One contenders are Espernza McDonald and Billy W Moore, District Two challengers are George Craig and Anthony J Mora, District Three candidate is Chris Musquiz, and District Four contenders are Jesus G Martinez and Robert R Borrego. The city election is set for Tuesday March 1.
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Lordsburg
Espernza McDonald
Billy W. Moore
George Craig
Anthony J. Mora
Chris Musquiz
Jesus G. Martinez
Robert R. Borrego
Animas Hoop Shoot Set for Saturday at 9 a.m.
The Animas Elks Hoop Shoot will be held Saturday January 9 at 9 a.m. in the Animas school gym. Boys and girls aged 8-9 10-11 and 12-13 may compete. Winners advance to the District meet on February 13.
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Animas
Elks
Ted Hopkins
Lordsburg
Sturday
Animal School Board Set to Meet in Regular Session
The Animal School Board will meet in regular session on Tuesday January 12 at 7 30 p m in the Elementary Library The agenda will be posted in all area post offices The public is encouraged to attend.
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Animal School
Lordsburg Wins State Award For Community Beautification
The City of Lordsburg earned first place in the Governor's Community Achievement Awards. Sherri Arredondo and Irene Galvan will travel to Santa Fe on January 15 to accept the honor. The city has used beautification funds to support a summer youth program and litter-container purchases, aided by ongoing anti litter efforts.
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Lordsburg
Sherri Arredondo
Irene Galvan
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Arthur Clark Smith
Lordsburg School Board Extends DeFoor Contract
The Lordsburg School Board extends Superintendent Phil DeFoor’s contract for two more years after his 1984 appointment. Dennis Estrada takes oath as new board member, filling a seat created by a former member’s death and will serve until 1989. Fritz Placencia named board vice-president. Tomas Mendez reports high school construction near completion. DeFoor notes statewide superintendent discussions and Open House set for January 12. A home school permit is approved contingent on State Board of Education approval.
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Lordsburg
Phil DeFoor
DeFoor
Joel Price
Dennis Estrada
Estrada
Gilbert Mora
Fritz Placencia
Tomas Mendez
Alley and Associates
Virden Fire Claims Life Of Van Webb
Virden officials report Van Webb a Virden Volunteer Fire Department member died in a fire at the abandoned Thygerson Grocery store on State Highway. The blaze is believed caused by a heating stove. State Police Hidalgo County Fire Department Lordsburg Ambulance Crew responded as the building burned completely. Webb a Vietnam veteran resided inside the boarded up store.
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Virden
van Webb
Virden Volunteer Fire Department
Thygerson
Webb
Hidalgo County
Lordsburg
Four Candidates Enter Hidalgo County 1988 Election Race
Patsy Camacho announces first bid for Hidalgo County Treasurer and currently works in the treasurer’s office. Bill Collins, ex County Commissioner, seeks the same office again after 20 years as a local businessman. Sven Thygerson, current District One commissioner, cannot run after two terms. Audelina Morelos runs to reelect Hidalgo County Clerk, while Olivia Ramirez seeks Hidalgo County Assessor, both currently in office. Robert Kerr, County Assessor, cannot succeed himself.
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Patsy Camacho
Hidalgo County
Collins
Sven Thygerson
Audelina
Missy) Morelos
Olivia Ramirez
Robert Kerr
Services Held Here For Lela Estella Turrentine
Lela Estella Turrentine 78 longtime Lordsburg resident died Sunday December 27 at Sunshine Haven Nursing Home. Visitation Thursday December 31 10:00 AM to 12 00 PM at Bacas Heather Funeral Chapel with funeral at 2 00 PM the same day. Interment Mountain View Cemetery Lordsburg. Survived by five sons and five daughters plus a brother and two sisters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Oscar H Turrentine Sr and three grandchildren. Bacas Heather Funeral Chapels in charge of arrangements.
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Lela Estella Turrentine
Lordsburg
Sunshine Haven
Baca
Heather
W. L. Sanders
Mountain View Cemetery
Cedar Gap
Missouri
A.A.R.P
United States Parent Teacher Association
Melissa Durham
Longview
Washington
Linney Lundene
Calamath Falls
Oregon
Oscar H. Turrentine, Sr
Kelly “Ean Herman
Erica Marie Herman
Kathy T. Moore
Lordsburg City Council to Meet Tuesday
The Lordsburg City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday January 12 following the Lordsburg Housing Authority at 6 00 PM. Both meetings are in the City Council Chambers.
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Lordsburg
GOP Candidate To Visit Here In Lordsburg Event
Rick Montoya of Las Cruces the Republican Senate candidate will speak at El Charro Restaurant Lordsburg on Friday January 8 from 6 to 8 PM. One host dinner offered and the public is invited. For details call 542-3232.
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Rick Montoya
Las Cruces
U.S
Senate
Lordsburg
el Charro
Christmas Dinners Served at Christian Home Lordsburg
Rev J Tenenbaum Associate Pastor says 75 Christmas dinners were served at the Christian Home Lordsburg 64 meals went to residents and 11 to passers through Gratitude expressed by the pastor Continued on Page 2
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Christian Home
Lordsburg
J. Tenenbam
Tenenbaum
Municipal Election Candidacy Withdrawals Open
Deadline passed for March 1 municipal elections filing. All Councillor District 1 2 3 or 4 candidates may withdraw by January 12 at 5 00 p.m. by filing an affidavit with the Municipal Clerk stating they are no longer candidates for municipal office.
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Municpal
Public Meeting On Gray Ranch Acquisition Planned
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service will hold a public meeting on the proposed Gray Ranch purchase in Hidalgo County New Mexico. The session is set for January 13 1988 at 7 00 pm at the Animas Community Center with a prior rancher meeting on January 12 1988 at 1 00 pm. Further details are available from the Albuquerque regional office at (505) 766 2174.
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U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
FWS
Department of the Interior
Gray Ranch
Hidalgo County
New Mexico
Animas
Animal Community Center
Albuquerque
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Ramirez
City Council
GOP
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