27 Jan 1978
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1978
Page
1
The Panthers visit Maverick gym for a 6 p.m. District 6-AA doubleheader with Lordsburg and Animas High Schools. Junior varsity play first, followed by the varsity game in a fierce local rivalry.
Homeward bound residents woke to an inch of snow on January 20 1978 in Hidalgo County and Lordsburg with mountain flurries reaching six inches. Schools closed early as roads iced over and snowmen sprouted in the town with over 150 appearing by 4 p.m. Friday. By Saturday temperatures climbed to the low 60s and the snow melted, leaving a lasting memory of a rare winter event.
Hidalgo General Hospital Administrator Sara Callaway said Doctor Jacinto Lopez from New York will move to the area and begin work in approximately three weeks. The clinic will use Casa de Medicina under County Commission control. The hospital plans to seek immediate recertification once Dr. Lopez opens, following prior closures and illness among staff. Emergency services have continued via volunteers and paramedics.
Area business owners met January 19 at Lordsburg City Hall to discuss questionnaires on the Highway Beautification Act billboard removals. The Save Our Signs committee of the Roadside Business Association gathered to petition exemptions for signs deemed a substantial economic hardship.
The Rodeo MDWCA water system failed October tests for total coliforms, exceeding the one per 100 ml monthly average limit. EPA requires public notice within 14 days and inclusion in consumer bills. the agency notes noncompliance with this provision as well.
Burke Stiles, a retired Lordsburg educator with 38 years in the field, was voted into the NEA NM Southwest District Hall of Fame at the district meeting in T or C on Saturday January 14. Nominated by Lordsburg Education Association, he will receive a commemorative plaque at the Southwest District Spring Convention in Las Cruces on March 11.
Robert McDonald, 23, an employee at Myers Motel and Restaurant, reported a robbery at 2 a.m. Tuesday January 17. He was struck in the back office, knocked out, then found his wallet lighter and seven dollars missing. Investigators say about 2600 dollars vanished from the office desk, including 100 in credit card sales, with cash missing from two registers in the restaurant and motel office.
Lordsburg officials reveal mayoral race details for March 7 election with five open seats. Felix Alvarez and Alan Koff announce mayoral bids. current council members Heath Oliver Dorsett Arredondo not up for re-election. Incumbents White Jorgenson Frazier Bivens Alvarez facing uncertain decisions. Bivens undecided on reelection. White undecided as changes could occur.
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