Shrimp Farming Considered for Hidalgo County
John Schimmel reports on a proposed fresh water shrimp farm to be built in Hidalgo County. The project would use geothermal energy to raise the shrimp, aiming to satisfy demand and spark local economic activity. A passing tourist might soon ask where the farm is located.
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John Schimmel
Hidalgo County
Hidalgo
Silver City
Farrell Eldredge
Bill Harrison
Southwest Council of Governments
Farrell
Harrison
New
Eldredge
Universty
Services For Jose Gallegos Held Here
Jose B Gallegos aged 60 died Wednesday in Safford after a Lordsburg life except military service in 1943. Survived by wife Timoteo. sons Ernest Refugio and Trinidad. daughter Josephine. brother Valentin. six sisters. 10 grandchildren. Rosary June 29, Mass June 30 at St Josephs. burial Shakespeare Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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Jose B. Gallegos
Safford
Jose
Playas
Barbiro
Josefa Gallegos
Lordsburg
Timoteo Gallegos
Ernest
Refugio Gallego
Trinidad Gallegos
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Josephine Ozeta
Valentin Gallegos
Douglas
Arizona
Alice Craig
el Paso
Nellie Martinez
Tucson
Cuca Rico
Belen Rodriguez
Riverside
California
Mary Newton
Della Jones
Los Angeles
City Council acts to move housing duties to city administration
The City Council, in a special session July 2, voted 5-1 to rescind Resolution 149 and transfer control of the Lordsburg Housing Development from the Lordsburg Housing Authority to the city, with Mayor Hill overseeing the project and the council handling personnel changes. Susie Kimbley remains director if she opts to stay, and ex-employee Skeeter Varela is to resume duties with back pay amid reassignments. Sal Diaz Jr. sought permission for St Joseph’s Bazaar at this meeting.
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Lordsburg
Pyramid Village
Lordsburg Housing Authority Board of Directors
Stephen Hill
Housing Board of Directors
Lordsburg Housing Authority
City
Bravo
Morelos
Craig
Smith
Schulz
Collins
Susie Kimbley
Housing Authority
HUD
Reynaldo
Skeeter) Varela
Hill
Varela
Veen
Timbo
Varla
Sal (Ditters) Diaz, Jr
Partial Funding Restored Lordsburg Senior Center Aid Back At 87 Percent
Officials announce a restored fund for the Lordsburg Senior Citizens program after a state grant plus local commitments total 87 percent of the budget. Governor Anaya and staff seek additional funds with lawmakers Smalley Foy Bingaman Domenici and county officials credited for restoring support.
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Lordsburg
State Agency
Anaya
Department of Human Services
Smalley
Robert McNeil
Lordsburg Center
Tom Foy
Bingaman
Domenici
Collins
Chaires
Moore's Top Dollar opens in Lordsburg district
Moore's Top Dollar, in the old Sears Building, opens in downtown Lordsburg in early May. The shop buys sells and trades a variety of merchandise including small gifts furniture and jewelry. Ann Marie Moore former operator of Ann Marie's Antiques owns the store which operates Monday through Saturday from 9 30 a m to 5 30 p m.
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Lordsburg
Moore
Moore’s Top Dollar
Sears
Ann Marie Moore
Ann Marie’s Antiques
Main Street
Dr LaFon To Begin Practice In Lordsburg
Dr George Lafon will be at Hidalgo Medical Services on Tuesdays and Saturdays in July. Dr Charles Maynard will arrive August 1 to offer services full time. The clinic will be open Tuesday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm for referrals questions and payments during the interim. Senator Jeff Bingaman will visit Hidalgo Medical Services on July 6 from 2 45 to 3 45 pm the public is invited to visit. The senator has supported rural health care and funding for clinics like Hidalgo Medical Services.
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Eldredge
Lordsburg
George Lafon
Hidalgo Medical Services
Charles Maynard
Jan Hopkins
R.N
Jeff Bingaman
Bingaman
Businessmen to Meet Friday at Jim's American Restaurant
A monthly businessmen meeting is planned for Friday July 6 at Jim's American Restaurant. Attendees urged to join the noon session to discuss ongoing affairs.
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Jim
Olympian Todd Bensley Fundraisers Planned in Lordsburg
Residents rally around Olympian Todd Bensley who left for Fort Benning to begin final training before the Games. July events including bake sales and a dunking booth raise funds for the Todd Bensley account at Western Bank, aiming for 5000 dollars. Donations welcomed via bank staff or through organizers Francis Calderon, Sherri Arredondo, or a Class of 78 associate.
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Lordsburg
Todd Bensley
Ft. Benning
Todd
Todd Beasley
Western Bank
Short Park
Bensley
Francis Calderon
Sherri Arredondo
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Billy Darnell
Western Auto
Jose Gallegos
Mississippi
Phoenix
Albuquerque
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Oores
Dr. LaFon
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