Lordsburg to Start City Drug Testing Program
Mayor Clark Smith told the Lordsburg City Council on June 30 that a city employee drug testing program must begin. Tests will be required after accidents and for new hires, with records kept updated as directed by Smith and the Federal Government and the Gas Pipeline Division. The council approved a three year contract with Deming Flying Service to operate the Lordsburg Airport and to cooperate with the local Civil Air Patrol. Ed Clonts, president of Deming Flying Service, pledged collaboration with the CAP.
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Clark Smith
Lordsburg
Civil Air Patrol
Ed Clonts
Deming
Deming Flying Service
Lordsburg Hearing Questions Driggs Landfill Plans
Hidalgo County residents debate a proposed Lordsburg landfill by Driggs Corp of Maryland. Local officials and advocates discuss county zoning, the impact on growth, and potential state solid waste regulation. The debate includes community concerns about reputation and jobs from a future dump.
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Lordsburg
Clark Smith
National Guard Armory
Driggs Corp
Ike Smalley
Driggs
Hidalgo County
Environment
Roman Maes
D-Santa Fe
Maryland
C.A.L.L
Citizens Against
Interim Environment, Solid Waste and
Driggs Corporation
Home Still Feeding The Needy In Lordsburg
The Christian Home in Lordsburg sheltered 87 overnighters, served 207 hot meals, and assisted 38 others through referrals in the first 18 days of June. Director Clint Anderson requests canned goods, dry foods, staples, meats, poultry, instant milk and cereals.
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Christian Home
Lordsburg
Clint Anderson
Anderson
Domenici Visits Lordsburg to Address Landfill and Gray Ranch
Senator Pete Domenici visited Lordsburg to discuss Hidalgo County concerns over a proposed landfill and the Gray Ranch Animal National Wildlife Refuge. He urged equal treatment in waste issues, explained no decision on the ranch, and defended Fish and Wildlife Service personnel while acknowledging private property rights and foreign investment questions.
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Pete Domenici
Gray Ranch
Fish and Wildlife Service
Hidalgo
Congress
Domenici
Animal National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
United States
U.S
Speers Celebrate Seventy Years Of Marriage Thursday
Claude and Edna Speer marked their 70th wedding anniversary on July 6. Married in Henderson Texas in 1919 on a railroad platform by a Justice of the Peace known as Daddy Ward, they have a son Leon two grandsons Steven and Paul and five great grandchildren. The couple moved to Lordsburg June 6 1929 where Speer worked as a barber until about ten years ago and he thanks loyal customers for their support.
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Claude
Edna Speer
Henderson
Texas
Daddy" Ward
Leon
Steven
Paul
Lordsburg
Housing Officials Attend Albuquerque Conference
Peggy Tavnton, executive director at Pyramid Village, reported to Lordsburg City Council on a June 18 to 21 Albuquerque conference. She outlined drug abuse issues in public housing, funds for building more homes, and council approval to explore additional housing. The council raised per diem for housing officials to 75 dollars for 24 hours and approved the annual operating budget and bills. The authority will advertise for a part time secretary.
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Peggy Tavnton
Pyramid Village
Lordsburg
Albuquerque
Smith
Housing Authority
Lordsburg School Board Meets in Regular Session
The Lordsburg School Board will meet in regular session Tuesday July 11 in the Board Room. The public is invited to attend.
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Lordsburg School Board
City Corner: Wells improve as conservation efforts grow
Alex DeLaGarza reports wells are performing better as residents and city workers conserve water by watering in morning and evening hours. More than 20 calls about abuse were received by Mayor Smith. A foreman's meeting led to corrective action, with police and officials urging ongoing conservation and education. Recycling initiatives aim to save landfills and raise revenue. inquiries to start a recycling business should contact Mayor Smith at City Hall.
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Alex DeLaGarza
Police Department
Smith
City Corner
Main Street
Lordsburg
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Claude and
Edna Speers
Speers
Arthur Clark Smith
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