Legislature Eyes State Funding Shift For Public Schools
An interim legislative panel led by David Salman proposes moving local property tax revenue for public schools to the state for redistribution, aiming to fund districts by per pupil measures. The plan would alter funding for Eunice and Los Lunas schools and affect districts with high oil and gas values.
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Mittee
David Salman
D-Untonia Harding
Eunice Public
LSSC
New Mexico
Bruceng
Bsc
King
Salman
House
California
LSC
Los lLunas
Roswell
Lesta Burdett
Lea
Eunice
Augh H. Bowden
Burdett
Navy
Richard Carbajal
Dlen
Santa Fe District Court
Belen
Adelino
Rio Grande Estates
Los Trujillos
Javales
Bosque
Asa Colorado
Valenciaounty
la Joya
Socorroounty
Senate
Legislative Council
Len. John Conway
Lincoln-Otero
George Blocker
D-Jal
Robert Johnson
R-Clovis
Block
Motorcycle Crash Injures Boy 13 in City Intersection
A motorcycle collision at Ninth and Chester Streets on Wednesday around 5 p.m. injures 13 year old Max Anthony Sanchez and 14 year old Henry Patten. Sanchez suffers serious leg injuries requiring surgery at Silver City after initial treatment at Hidalgo General Hospital. Police cite Sanchez for failure to use due care and note he lacked a driver's license.
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Max Anthony Sanchez
William V. Spurge
Ninth
Chester Streets
Henry Patten
Chester
Spurgeon
Hidalgo General Hospital
Selective Service Proposes Changes to Draft Procedures
The Selective Service System releases amended proposed regulations affecting how young men face the draft. Key changes include a right to appeal after a negative personal appearance, potential deferment or conscientious objector status reviews, a 15 day appeal window with possible extensions, and a 15 day notice obligation before appearances or actions. The rules, to take effect mid February, follow prior updates expanding induction timelines and phasing out certain deferments.
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Selective Service
Federal Register
State Appeal Board
Presidential Appeal Board
Curtis W. Tarr
Selective Service Headquarters
Clinic Cancelled Then Rescheduled for Feb 9
Local Public Health clinic was cancelled for January 26 and will resume on February 9 with services expected to be available that day. Community members are advised to plan accordingly for the gap in screenings and vaccinations during the interim.
Montezuma Club Installs Officers for 1972
The Moctezuma Club held its 1972 officer installation on January 15 at the Club Hall. Installing officer Mrs. Mary Louise Moralez presided over officers Tiburcio Ramirez president Joe Lopez vice president Celestina Lopez secretary Clara Diaz assistant secretary Louis Diaz treasurer. Council members named were Juan Moralez Tina Arvizo Freddy Levario and Armando Jasso. Tiburcio Ramirez hosted a buffet supper and has led as club president for years.
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Moctezuma Club
Mary Louise Moralez
Tiburcio Ramirez
Joe Lopez
Celestina Lopez
Clara Diaz
Louis Diaz
Juan Moralez
Tina Arvizo
Freddy Levario
Armando Jasso
LULACS Holds Annual Christmas Dinner
The LULAC Council No. 358 hosted its annual Christmas Dinner Night at the Elks Club on January 16 with a buf fet setup featuring Swiss steak by Sal Rosales and Angel Talavera, beans by Manuel Renteria, and salads by members’ wives. Local decorations and a centerpiece were arranged by community members, and out of town guests included State Director Eddie Chaires, District Attorney E. C. Serna, and Attorney John Schaber.
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Lulac Council No. 358
The
Elks Club
Sal Rosales
Angel Talavera
Manuel Renteria
Frank Pacheco
Manuel Alvarado
Juan Lopez
Alice Rodriguez
Ralph Young
Eddie Chaires
Deming Council
E. C
Dave’’ Serna
Silver City
John Schaber
Deming
PSC Rules In Favor Of Columbus Co op
The Public Service Commission on January 1 1972 dismissed the Floridian Rancheros complaint against Columbus Electric Cooperative Inc finding irrigation customers essential and rates just and reasonable. Hearings were held in Deming and Santa Fe following a rate study, with no undue discrimination found among residential and irrigation rates or overall service adequacy.
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PSC
Columbus
Co-op
Public Service Commission
Clarence Schneider
William E. Fields
Paul L. Spillman
Arnold Lamb
Homer Hartson
W. FE
Folkmire
Ronald R. Parnell
Columbus Electric Cooperative, Inc
Deming
Santa Fe
Columbus Electric Cooperative
Dr Latham Named LHS Principal
Dr James L Latham was appointed interim principal of Lordsburg High School at a board meeting. He has served as principal of the Animal School since the start of the year and is expected to begin duties January 2A.
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James L. Latham
Lordsburg High School
Board of Education
Latham
Petra Estrada
Estrada Named For All-Star Game
J D Estrada son of Mr and Mrs Martin Estrada of Farmington was named to play in the 1972 North South All Star football game next summer announced by the New Mexico High School Coaches Association Estrada a former Lordsburg student is named as a North Offense running back and a North Defense back for the 1971 Farmington Scorpions season
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J.D. Estrada
Martin Estrada
Farmington
New Mexico High School Coaches Association
Lordsburg
Estrada
Farmington Scorpions
Civil Defense Meeting Scheduled
A meeting of county and city officials and Civil Defense University extension staff will be held at City Hall Tuesday January 25 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
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Civil Defense University Extension Program
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By Fred Buckles
Montezuma Club
Lulacs
Dr. Latham
LHS
Civil Defense
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