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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1985
Page
2
Derby changes include coasting only power, no hand brakes, and new car dimensions up to seven by four feet for new cars. Enclosed driver area required, max car weight 300 pounds. Inspections at 10:00 and race at 11:00, with adult racing at 2:00. Fencing and pit changes improve safety and spectator separation. Community enthusiasm cited by race officials for the September 8 event.
Sheriff Billy Darnell reports a slow week as Gabriel Cobar, 21, and Gene Sanchez, Tucson, were jailed on counts including contributing to delinquency of a minor and DWI. He plans July 9 discussions on a Hidalgo Grant joint powers agreement to place a full time deputy in Hachita, Grant County, lacking police protection. Darnell also notes changes to child restraint laws raising age to under 11, removing waivers, and enforcing restraints in cars, vans, and pickups.
Council approved kerosene and 20-30 wt oil prices and a $6,745.00 Artesia Fire Equipment fire hose purchase. Memo Rodriguez urged retirement plan explanations. Mayor Hill said someone will handle it. Clark Smith sought bids for a ditch witch and ten 3 yard plastic garbage container lids.
The Third Quarterly Meeting of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association will be July 19 and 20 in Tucumcari at the Pow Wow Inn led by President Don Hofman. Dr. Hutcheson and Dr. Catlett will address sessions on July 19 and 20, with events including a softball game, luncheon, art show, banquet and dance, plus meetings of committees and allied boards at Rhodes Field House and Elks Club.
Recreation report notes heavy use of developed campgrounds in Lake Roberts Pinos Altos Mountains and Gila Cliff Dwellings area during the July 4 holiday. Early arrival is advised. if full try dispersed sites. North Fire area now closed but road open. Lower San Francisco River Canyon remains closed to July 15 1985 with free permit required after that date.
Congressman Joe Skeen and Ron Coleman will chair a Las Cruces hearing on drug trafficking along the U S Mexico border and border enforcement. Witnesses include Customs officials and U S Attorney William Lutz as the session seeks ways to boost drug interdiction.
A playful note from a weekly columnist congratulates Number One Son for taking charge of gathering news at an Albuquerque newspaper. The writer jokes about the new role being a big step up before sharing light encouragement and condolences as appropriate.
A brief note apologizes for a shortened week and scheduling shifts ahead by one day. The message references the upcoming holiday as the last until Labor Day, wishes readers well, and asks everyone to be careful and present on Monday. The sender signs off with Hasta La Vista.
Epsilon Kappa honored Carol and Steve Sortomme with a baby shower for their son Erik on June 14 at Sharon Cable's home. Guests, including Brenda Gambrel and others, enjoyed games, a buffet, and gifts. Erik Curtis, the Sortommes’ first child, was born May 4 in Tucson. the family resides in Playas where Steve works for Phelps Dodge.
A regular meeting of Beneficio Propio is set for Tuesday July 9 at the Civic Center at 7 00 p.m. The notice invites members to attend and discuss group affairs and upcoming activities.
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