Truck tax bills loom in New Mexico session debate
The House Taxation Revenue committee sent a bill boosting truck taxes and fees to the House after a day-long hearing. Lawmakers, farm and livestock spokesmen, and industry groups debated weight shifts, registration fees, and fuel taxes, with an opposing motor carrier bill advancing separately.
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House Taxation Revenue Committee
Legislative Finance Committee
House
HTRC
Alvino & Castillo
D-Colfax
Robert E. Johnson
R-Clovis
Alfonso F. Vigil
D-Ranchos de Taos
Clovis
Dennis Wipes
Alvin Jockton
Colfax County
New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau
New Mexattle Growers’ Association
Clifton Moreland
D-Tuimear
New Mexico Motor Carriers’ Association
NMMCA
LFC
Rep Moreland
House Transportation Committee
Taxation Revenue Committee
Moreland
Bruce King
Senate
Tibo Havez
D-Belen
Chavez
Tibo
Marijuana Seized South Of Animas
A large quantity of marijuana was confiscated on the Gray Ranch property about 32 miles south of Animas after a plane reportedly dropped bags. Eighteen bags of bricks were found, totaling about 700 pounds with an estimated $35,000 retail value. Investigations were taken over by Customs agents.
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Gray Ranch
Animas
State Highway Dept
Ed Cramer
Border
Silva and Young
Tucson
Deming
American Motor Inn Changes Hands in Wheaton Pair
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Merz and Robert Baldwin purchased the American Motor Inn from Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gabriel. The new owners took over January 1 and plan improvements including converting the banquet room to a public dining room and redecorating the dining area into a coffee shop. They aim to offer fine food at reasonable prices to attract local patrons.
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Robert Merz
Robert Baldwin
American Motor Inn
Mike Gabriel
Wheaton
Illinois
Mayor Praised for Lordsburg Police After Christmas Eve Accident
A resident commends Mayor Betty H Lazar and the Lordsburg Police Department for their response after a Christmas Eve accident in town. The letter thanks Lt Looker and officers for aiding the driver, guarding clothing and dog, and restoring faith in public service.
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Betty H. Lazar
Lordsburg
Looker
Republicans Plan Lincoln Day Dinner in Albuquerque
Sherwood Culberson Hidalgo County Republican chairman met with Mrs Edward Neff in El Charro to promote ticket sales for the Lincoln Day dinner. Neff announced National Chairman Senator Robert J Dole of Kansas will be the keynote speaker. Dinner at 6 30 p m February 12 at the Hilton Inn Albuquerque costs 100 per couple.
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Sherwood Culberson
Hidalgo County
New Mexico
Republican National
Nominees Named for Service Academies in NM District
U S Rep Harold Runnels announced 33 Second District nominees for the Air Force Academy Naval Academy and Merchant Marine Academy. He noted no West Point slots this year and that two Naval Academy spots and one Air Force slot are available with alternates possible based on tests and academy decisions.
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U. S
Harold Runnels
D-Nm
Air Force Academy
U.S. Naval Academy
Merchant Marine Academy
Runnels
West Point
Pete Peterson
Animas
Robert Lee McDonald
Lordsburg
Naval Academy
Navy
Merchant Marine
Air Force
Tailoring Class to Open at Lordsburg High School
A tailoring class will begin at the Lordsburg High School Home Economics Department for students who completed prior Mrs. Blanche Hitson classes. The first meeting is Monday January 31 at 7 30 p m with instruction on pattern and material selection and no charge.
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Blanche Hitson
Mayor Lazar Sues Lockwood-Modern Construction Co
Mayor Betty H Lazar files a personal lawsuit against Lockwood- Modern Construction Co and Bob Lockwood seeking 50000 dollars in damages over a January 21 1972 Lordsburg Liberal article. She alleges the piece falsely accused her of criminal acts misconduct dishonesty and lack of integrity. The mayor states the suit is a personal matter and not a city expense.
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Betty H. Lazar
Personnally
Lockwood-Modern Construction Co
Bob Lockwood
Lockwood
Lordsburg Liberal
Lazar
Lordsburg
C of C Committee Approves Budget for 1972
The Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee approves an $8,000 budget for 1972 covering salaries rent utilities postage printing and travel. Income for 1971 was $8,049 with anticipated 1972 income at $8,000. About 100 members including 70 local businesses clubs organizations and individuals invested in the community.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lordsburg
Jones Low Bidder On Highway Bridge Job
The State Highway Department announced J W Jones Construction Co the apparent low bidder for railroad bridge work in the east part of Lordsburg tied to the highway project. Bid totaled 485 870 40 while Gardner Bridge Co was next at 499 344 30. Engineer's estimate stood at 347 474 49. Work includes grade drain subbase shoofly tracks mainline and several concrete and steel bridges and related structures to carry runoff from the new highway.
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State Highway Department
J. W. Jones Construction Co
Lordsburg
Jones
Gardner Bridge Co
Silver City Colts Defeat Lordsburg on Local Court 71-50
The AAA Silver City Colts beat the AA Lordsburg Mavericks 71-50 on Saturday night. The Colts led 38-24 at halftime and outscored Lordsburg every quarter. Lordsburg went 8 for 8 at the free throw line.
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Silver City Colts
Lordsburg Mavericks
Colts
Mavericks
Lordsburg
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C of C
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