High Noon letters spark civic debate in Lordsburg
Readers criticize Congressman Skeen visit and Eastern Marine Construction in Hidalgo County, question local incentives, and condemn municipal spending on displays. They decry planned Municipal Infrastructure Gross Receipts tax, call for accountability, praise Fourth of July safety efforts, and vent frustration at state legislators and alignment on gambling policy.
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Jack
Lordsburg
Congressman Skeen
Lions Club
Thousand Points of Light
Skeen
Eastern Marine Construction Co
Hidalgo County
Enginer
New England States
INC
Elephant Butte
Chamber of Commerce
Economics Development Group
Work Completed on Gold Hill Road Repairs
Tom Anderson, Project Consultant, says Gold Hill Road work is finished. County Road Department completed the project using School Bus Co-op monies with no county funds, and officials thank residents for their patience during repairs.
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Gold Hill Road
Tom Anderson
Anderson
Simmons Named New Postmaster in Lordsburg
The Liberal reports Simmons has been named postmaster of Lordsburg and plans to live in Virden to ease commuting. He aims to engage with the business community, improve working conditions, and provide top notch service, inviting residents to share problems or suggestions. He praises Lordsburg as a nice town and urges governance by the people rather than special interests.
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LDS Church
Simmons
Virden
Liberal
Lordsburg
City Council Adopts Infrastructure and Tax Measures
City council approves manager for Lordsburg Municipal Pool and renews a one year lease on Weir's well. Ordinance 296 amended to dedicate Gross Receipts tax effective July 1 1991. Infrastructure ordinance tabled awaiting effective date. Tax increase aims to replace state tax revenue. Council of Governments resolution approved for technical support.
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Lordsburg
Weir
Council of Governments
Lordsburg City Notes and Community Updates
Rep Skeen tours issues in New Mexico as lawmakers eye grazing fees while Secretary of Transportation faces scrutiny over jet training funding. Lordsburg Gem and Mineral Society hosts Rockamania with a $100 donation from the chamber to support the event. City budget, bid plans for linen supplies, landfill gate, executive session on personnel, Shakespeare Cemetery care, and a July 16 Class of 1991 meeting at Short Park announced.
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Joe Skeen
New Mexico
Secretary of Transportation
McDonald's
Eddie Delgado
Lordsburg
Rockamania and Arts Fair
Boondocker
Rio Rancho Rockhounds
Big Sky Rock and Mineral Club
Polson
Montana
Lordsburg-Hidalgo County
William Tarry
Short Park
Ruiz Family Reunion and County Funding Highlights
The Ruiz family reunion notes state money for an arterial road project tied to a gravel easement with no county cost. A joint Powers City Prisoner Contract is upcoming. County liquor licenses for Animal Roadforks Rodeo and Playas are signed. A $20,000 state grant plus Hidalgo’s $30,000 support and a $15,000 request will fund replacing a 1976 Virden ambulance. Bids for Virden Community Center: Bishop $668.25 and Tom Webb $650. Webb wins. An invitation to the Legislative Border Development Committee meeting in Deming on July 15. Congratulations to Judge Manual Saucedo and Frank Kiki Chaires on Border Authority roles and to Rico on the Business Advisory Committee.
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Forthcomming
Hidalgo
Virden
Burgess
Manual Saucedo
King
New Mexico Border Authority
Frank Kiki
Border Authority
Rico
Landscaping with Native Plants in Hidalgo County
The piece notes desert landscapes in Lordsburg and suggests local flora as decorative, urging readers to explore native plants for southwestern gardens. It highlights two titles for learning: Landscaping with Native Plants by Phillips and Southwest Gardening by Doolittle, aimed at tourists and residents.
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Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Phillips
Southwest
Doolittle
Fiesta de lost Libros and Library Summer Programs
A readable notice highlights the summer reading program continuing all summer with daily hours Mon to Fri 1 to 6 p.m. and Friday morning 10 to 12. It mentions an resource list by David Eppel in the Vertical File and upcoming Wednesday 2 p.m. programs plus Wednesday and Friday Log books.
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Martin, Chapman and Augeran
Davis
Tompkins
David Eppel
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Moncey
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