Traffic Accidents Claim 537 Lives In 1990
New Mexico's 1989 motor vehicle crashes killed 537 people per preliminary figures from the State Highway and Transportation Department. Chief John Fenner notes the toll is unacceptably high yet typical. drinking drivers and unbelted occupants drive most fatalities, with 58 percent due to drunk driving and 79 percent of the dead not wearing seat belts.
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New Mexico
State Highway and Transportation Department
John
Fenner
Department
Traffic Safety Bureau
Optimist Club Plans Landsail Races Weekend
For the ninth year the Lordsburg Optimist Club will sponsor the Landsail Races on Saturday March 24 and Sunday March 25. The event takes place on BLM land eight miles west of Lordsburg with an entry fee of 20 dollars. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded for top finishers.
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Lordsburg Optimist Club
BLM
Lordsbug
Optimist
Don Kling
Kling
Richardson Donates To Hidalgo County Democrats
Congressman Bill Richardson contributes 100 to the Hidalgo County Democratic party fund per party chairman Mauro Rice. He cites aid to elect Democrats in state and local races at a Santa Fe event. The piece also notes Hall of Fame inductees and upcoming Optimist Club events including a Bicycle Freestyle Rodeo and a Horse Shoe Tournament with fees and schedule.
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Bill Richardson
Hidalgo County
Democratic Party Fund
Democrat
Mauro Rice
Richardson
Rice
Eldorado Hotel
Santa Fe
Joseph Kennedy II
Massachusets
Maclovia Corral Passes Away At Gila Regional
Maclovia Corral, 84, longtime Lordsburg resident, died Monday January 22 at Gila Regional Hospital. Visitation at Bacas Heather Funeral Home Thursday 2 to 5 PM with a 5 PM prayer service led by Rev. Glen Gray. Funeral Mass at St Josephs Catholic Church Friday 10 AM, Rev. Ronald Bibeau, interment Shakespeare Cemetery.
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Maclovia Corral
Lordsburg
Gila Regional Hospital
Visitation
Baca
Heather
Glen Gray
First Assembly of God Church
St. Jospeh's Catholic Church
Ronald Bibeau
Shakespeare Cemetery
Lordsburg Motel Drive plans amid long term growth
City Corner recalls Lordsburg growth since 1973 bypass and recent construction surge. Local businesses expand, chamber and officials invest in Main Street program, with talks of museums, tourism, and potential fuel station closures tied to new storage tank rules. Arthur Clark Smith signals Santa Fe testimony on a $100,000 museum request.
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Lordsburg
McDonalds
Ledgers
Chamber of Commerce
Motel Drive
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Marcel Drive
Lordsburg Hidalgo County
Arthur Clark Smith
Legislative Bills Arriving Daily At Hidalgo Library
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library will receive New Mexico senate bills daily through the January 16 February 16 session. Residents can view copies at the library and obtain contact details for Hidalgo County's senator and representative to express input. The library hours are Mon Thursday 1 6 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. 12 noon and 1 6 p.m.
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New Mexico Senate
John A. Smith
Hidalgo County
Santa Fe
Lordsburg-Hidalgo
Political Announcement Pricing and Placement Policy
The Political Announcement column in the Lordsburg Liberal runs weekly until the June Primary. An advance payment of 75 dollars secures placement, with announcements printed in order of receipt. The Liberal publishes these notices regardless of purchase date.
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Lordsburg Liberal
Mejia Files Candidacy for Hidalgo County Sheriff
Richard I. Mejia announces his bid for Hidalgo County Sheriff aiming to establish a top department in the state. He cites residency details, affidavits, and a vow to counter rumors while seeking support and votes ahead of the June election.
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Richard I. Mejia
Hidalgo County
Mejia
Nevillo
Mini Farms
Playas
Administration Bureau
No Elections
Santa Fe
Local Man Has Map Of Victoria Treasurer
Marshall Kuykendall of 603 Duncan Highway recalls a 1650 Spanish map he once received from a Mexican acquaintance. The map purportedly marks a gold site in the White Sands area near Victoria Peak and has inspired decades of prospecting by Kuykendall and his wife Winnie. He asserts a right to any mine found from the original document pending government permission for a spring reopening.
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Marshall Kuykendall
Victoria Peak
Duncan Highway
Bagdad
Arizona
Kuykendall
Mexico City
el Paso
Mexico
Marshall
New Mexico
White Sands
Victoria's Peak
Winnie
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Pastor Ron Brewer
Gila Regional
Hidalgo
Lordsburg- Hidalgo
Victoria
Cliff Searcy
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