Four Time NM Governor Mechem Steps Down From GOP Leadership
SANTA FE Ed Mechem announces he will not run again as New Mexico Republican figurehead, triggering a party reshaping. Albert Mitchell and State Chairman Joe Sheen also exit, leaving veterans Bolack Redman and Carter as the remaining major figures while Anderson is said to disengage. The piece notes Mechem’s long influence and questions whether a top‑down reorganization is feasible before next year’s elections.
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Santa FE
Ed Mechem
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Albert Mitchell
Joe Sheen
Mitchell
Senate
Mechem
Pat Hurley
Wes Quinn
Clovis
Holm Burnam
Socorrot
Alvin Stockton
Colfax
Paul Robinson
Hurley
Harry Robins
Anderson
Skeen
Tom Bolack
Farmington
Jack Redman
Andy Carter
Lovington
Republican Party
Lordsburg Election Set For Board Seats February 2
Lordsburg Municipal Board of Education election to fill two six year terms will be held Tuesday February 2. Incumbents Harber J. Heather and Frank M. Bowman seek re election and nominations close January 23 at 6 00 p.m. Voting locations include Central School Gymnasium City Hall and Virden School.
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Lordsburg
City Hall
Virden School
Survey Of Needs Scheduled January 18
Plans are completed for a survey of vocational and technical needs in Lordsburg. The meeting is on Monday January 18 at 7 30 pm in the High School Auditorium. A project leader from New Mexico State University will explain purposes and answer questions to clarify the survey aims for local business representatives.
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Lordsburg
New Mexico State University
Bradford Named State Police Chief
Capt. John R. Bradford of Albuquerque was named chief of the New Mexico State Police to succeed K. K. Miller who requested relief and transfer. Bradford, long associated with Lordsburg and Albuquerque districts, will assume duties Feb 1 as Miller returns to captain and heads communications due to health reasons.
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John R. Bradford
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Bradford
Miller
Baptist Church Dedication Set for January 24
The First Baptist Church announces the dedication of its expanded facilities for Sunday January 24. Former pastors and members are invited to attend with Dr. Harry P. Stagg as main speaker. Open house and guided tours follow, with refreshments for all community guests.
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First Baptist Church
Harry P. Stagg
The
Baptist Convention of New Mexico
Albuquerque
Ornelas Bound Over For Narcotic Charge
Alfonso Ornelas pleaded not guilty to possession of marijuana before Justice of the Peace Ned Merrell and was bound over for district court after a preliminary hearing. Bond set at 5000, challenged by attorney E Forrest Sanders of Las Cruces as too high. Ornelas and Enrique Mejias were arrested in the north end. a marijuana package was found in the car. Mejias preliminary hearing pending. Cr Nunn appointed to defend Mejias.
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Alfonso Mesa Ornelas
Justice of the Peace
Ned Merrell
Ornelas
E. Forrest Sanders
Las Cruces
Set Ornelas
Enrique Ruiz Mejias
Two Hidalgo Students Receive Scholarships
Gerald Thygerson of Virden New Mexico and Robert Dill of Rodeo New Mexico earned Las Cruces Production Credit Association scholarships at New Mexico State University. Richard B. Jewkes presented the $250 awards for exemplary scholastic records major study preference leadership potential and financial need. Preference is for range management majors from Dona Ana Luna Hidalgo Sierra and Otero counties. Thygerson and Dill are sons of Antone Thygerson and C D Dill.
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Gerald Thygerson
Virden
Robert Dill
Rodeo
N. M
Las Cruces
New Mexico State University
Richard B. Jewkes
Dona Ana
Luna
Hidalgo
Sierra
Otero
Thygerson
Antone Thygerson
Virden Dill
C.D. Dill
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at Range Café
The Chamber of Commerce holds a membership luncheon at the Range Café on Wednesday January 20 at noon. Co L Height leads the program and urges all members to attend the Dutel Treat luncheon.
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Chamber of Commerce
Range Cafe
Co. L. Height
Lordsburg Mavericks Dominate Animas 89 to 48 Victory
Lordsburg High School Mavericks toppled Animas Panthers 89 48 in the local gym after a 24 10 first quarter lead. James Murray led with 19 points, Nick Granada 16, George Rodriguez 14, Charles Walter 11. Jack Lasher led Panthers. B game 52 44 win for Lordsburg.
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Lordsburg High School Mavericks
Animas Panthers
Gymnasion
Panthers
Mavericks
Lordsburg
James Murray
Nick Granada
George Rodriguez
Charles Walter
Jack Lasher
Nick Morelos
Albert Lopez
Arturo Talavera
Ray Caillouette
Cobre
John LaMarea
Ruben Bassa
Lordeburg
Charlie Walter
Ysidro Salas
Indians
Albert Lonex
Ernesto Renteria
Maverick
Mountaineers
Reserve
Quemado
Christian World Religions Panel Slated By Lordsburg Club
The Lordsburg Federated Womens Club will host a January 18 1965 program at 7 30 p m in the clubhouse aimed at locating God in today’s world. Clergy from all Lordsburg churches will discuss Christianity Communism Islam Buddhism Shintoism and secularism with moderator Jack Morgan chairing.
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Lordsburg
Churches of Lordsburg
Christinity
Charlie Beck
Daniel Alderette
R. O. Tomlinson
Fred Ewing
Allen Hill
Jack Morgan
Europe
America
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Roswell
Citizens For Mediem
U. S
Goldwater
Look Magazine
Statehouse
James T. Pierce Jr
John Adams
First National Bank of Lordsburg
Robert C. Martin
Ewing
Lordsburg Municipal School Board
Animas Weather Data
Animas
Pias
By Danny Saucedo
Woman’s Club
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