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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1985

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Tax Charts Available for New 4 1/2 Percent Rate

Tax charts are now available for the new 4 1/2 percent rate. You may have one for the asking at the Liberal Office.

Liberal

Lordsburg School Board weighs recall law and gym bids

The Lordsburg School Board met in regular session on Tuesday January 7. They discussed potential recall legislation to shield boards from polls and confirm support. Bids for the high school gym floor were opened with McClain Company Inc submitting 44965 for installation and Oronco Construction 4977 for removal. A 1966 Ford bus sale was bid up to 1025 by First Baptist Church. A First Grade teacher Margie Devlon resigned citing inability to balance duties with personal standards.

Lordsburg Secretary of State School Board Clemmons McClain Company, Inc Albuquerque Oronco Construction McClain First Baptist Church Margie Devlon Brunie

New Hidalgo County Commissioners Meet and Plan Schedule

New Hidalgo County commissioners introduced Jerry Veck Kiki Chaires and Sven Thygerson to the public at an initial meeting held Tuesday January 8. The group established the regular monthly meeting date the second Tuesday at 5 p.m and designated Western Bank as county depository. Existing officials Tommy Anderson Don McNutt and Jake McCarty were approved to continue in their roles. McNutt reported the Hidalgo County Ambulance Service has about 40 000 patient runs since 1975 with 987 calls in 1984 including 120 wrecks 94 heart cases 132 medical emergencies 148 transfers and 50 fires plus 320 courtesy calls made in private vehicles.

Jerry Veck Animas Kiki Chaires Lordsburg Sven Thygerson Virden Western Bank Sheriff’s Department Tommy Anderson Don McNutt Jake McCarty Hidalgo County McNutt Mike Coogan W.L. Sanders

Spring Registration Underway At WNMU 1985

WNMU begins spring 1985 registration processing for early scheduled students from January 9 to 11 following alphabetical blocks. Over 1000 students planned to schedule, with new and transfer students meeting January 14 in Light Hall for orientation, advising, and registration in the Physical Education complex. Night scheduling available January 14 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Administration building. Last day to schedule is January 25.

WNMU Light Hall

Armed Robbery Report From El Charro Incident In Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County Sheriff Billy Darnell reports an armed robbery at the El Charro Restaurant at 12 04 Friday. A Mexican male 19 22, 5 2 with a small frame demanded cash. he fired, injuring the cashier Isabel Collins as a second suspect possibly traveled in a brown Ford pickup. Officers searched motels and trains. prints and a bullet were recovered. The sheriff notes this is the third armed robbery in eight months and urges caution while detailing a separate Capitan homicide link involving Henry Lee Lucas as alleged. A separate train car wreck injured two local men, Ray Verdugo and Ricky Valencia, with investigation ongoing.

Hidalgo County Billy Darnell el Charro Isabel Collins Isabel Ms. Collins Pablo Sanchez Darnell S.O Danell Capitan Henry Lee Lucas Texas Hidalgo Luna County Lucas S.C Ray Verdugo Ricky Valencia

Cable Thieves May Now Face Federal Charges

Harley Hill, manager of City TV Cable Service, announces new federal legislation allowing cable providers to prosecute thieves under federal, state, and local charges. The law, passed in October 1984, adds civil and criminal penalties for manufacturers, suppliers, and users of unauthorized cables, aiming to curb rising thefts. Four guidelines from the National Cable Television Association shaped the bill.

Harley Hill City TV Hill National Cable Television Association

Services Held In Tucson For Netta Farran

Netta L. Farran born March 15 1939 in Douglas died January 3 in Tucson. A Playas resident and Brown and Root employee she helped construct the Playas Smelter as a Control Room Technician. She leaves two daughters Vicky Martin and Cindy Chadburn and two sons Richard Buddy Miller and Perry Miller with four grandchildren Daphne Tempe Courtney Monica. Interment was January 7 at Evergreen Cemetery in Tucson officiated by Brother Ron Cross. Pallbearers were David Arredondo Ronald D. Grainger David E. Hyde Tom L Townsend Charles G. Ragle and Joe Quinn from the Playas Smelter.

Netta L. Farran Douglas Tucson Netta Playas Brown and Root Vicky Martin Cindy Chadburn Richard Buddy) Miller Perry Miller Washington Daphne Tempe Courtney Vicky Monica Cindy Evergreen Cemetery Ron Cross David Arredondo Ronald D. Grainger David E. Hyde Tom L. Townsend Charles G. Ragle Joe Quinn Playas Smelter

Local economist argues for shopping at home

Martinez surveys Hidalgo County Chamber audience on buying local. He explains a multiplier effect showing how dollars spent at home recirculate through gas, restaurant, grocer, and hardware stores, supporting local jobs and business. Continued on Page 4.

Jake Martinez Lordsburg- Hidalgo County Western Western New Mexico University

Small Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing

State Police Officer Mark Clayton witnessed a small plane execute a forced landing on Wednesday after issuing a meyday that went unheard. The pilot and four passengers from Carlsbad and Austin areas survived with minor injuries. one passenger was five months pregnant. The engine quit and backfired before a smooth landing that left a 140 yard tail trail, with nosecone left wing and wheel damage from a cactus impact. Officer Roxanne McGahey assisted in the investigation.

Mark Clayton Mark Roxanne McGahey Clayton R. McGahey

Lordsburg Luncheon Hears Lecture on Local Security Service

The regular Businessmen's Luncheon drew many locals as George Barnhart and John Zieladowicz of Childers Security addressed plans for a Lordsburg patrol service. Barnhart said a branch here requires 25 clients, with the Las Cruces home office overseeing operations. The firm already serves the Texas New Mexico Power Plant and seeks expansion to local business and personal protection.

George Barnhart John Zoladkiewicz Childers Security Las Cruces Mr. Barnhart Barnhart Lordsburg Childers Texas-New Mexico Las

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