City workers battle multiple water leaks across town
Gas Department Foreman Gene Waites reported a weekend sequence of leaks at 3rd and Animas, West St, near DTMS, 10th and Animas, with later finds on Main, Cholla and C Street. Eight workers were called Sunday and most lines were repaired by Monday, though three more breaks prompted continued repairs Tuesday.
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Gas Department
Gene Waites
Hidalgo County Sheriffs Department
3Rd
Animas St
Waites
West St
10Th
Animas
Main
Cholla
C. Street
Public Lands Critical to Beef and Wool Supply
A new study finds western public lands contribute significantly to the U.S. meat and wool supply, suggesting the livestock sector relies more on grazing land than some prior estimates indicated. The report underscores the role of public grazing areas in sustaining cattle and sheep production across western states.
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U.S
New Mexico State University
L. Allen Torell
NMSU
Agricultural Experiment Station
Cooperative Extension Service
New Mexico
Bureau of Land Management
BLM
U.S. Forest Service
USFS
Torell
Immunizations Cancelled For August In Lordsburg
Lordsburg Public Health announces August immunization clinics in Albuquerque from August 26 to 28 are cancelled. Two clinics will run Wednesday August 12 and Thursday August 13 from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. for booster doses before school. No immunizations on the first day of school. next clinic September 6.
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Lordsburg Public Health
Albuquerque
Marie Dean Celebrates Her 100th Birthday in Mohave Years of service and WWII fund drives noted
Mrs Marie Dean celebrated her 100th birthday last Sunday born July 26 1896 in Grand Haven Michigan. She moved to Mohave California and worked for Southern Pacific Railroad before resettling in Eagle Rock where during World War II she organized war effort fund drives. Now in Lordsburg she remains a Maverick fan. A New Mexico State University study shows western ranches rely on federal lands for grazing.
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Marie Dean
Grand Haven
Michigan
Mohave
California
Southern Pacific Railroad
Eagle Rock
Lordsburg
AmTrak seeks shelter and ramp in Lordsburg
Representatives from AmTrak in El Paso and Tucson met Lordsburg Mayor Salvador Diaz and City Councilor Pansy McDonald to discuss a city built ramp and shelter required for AmTrak to continue stops. McDonald said the plan looks favorable and the group will seek materials the city can purchase for the shelter plus possible pay phone and lunch facilities for riders.
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AmTrak
el Paso
Tucson
Lordsburg
Salvador Diaz
Pansy McDonald
McDonald
Estrada Named Court Administrator for 6th District
Dennis Estrada was appointed Court Administrator for the 6th Judicial District covering Hidalgo Luna and Grant Counties. He took office July 22 and previously served as Juvenile Probation Officer from 1989 to 1992, overseeing payroll insurances bill payments and reporting with a staff of 15.
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Dennis Estrada
Hidalgo
Luna
Grant Counties
Estrada
County To Lease Voting Machines Hidalgo Co
Hidalgo County will lease electronic voting machines for the November election as current lever action machines cannot handle all presidential candidates. County Clerk Margaret Coogan announced after attending the July 2024 Summer Conference of New Mexico County Clerk affiliates in Ruidoso. Leasing will be through the state and costs were not yet known. Additional agenda items covered new bylaws, resolutions for the legislature, and standardizing county clerk operations statewide.
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Hidalgo Co
Hidalgo
Margaret Coogan
Coogan
New Mexico
Carrizo Lodge
Ruidoso
Lordsburg Mavericks Schedule Physicals and Meeting
Players lacking physical exams must contact Coach Baisa on Monday August 3 or Tuesday August 4 at 542 3782 or sign up at the high school. Bussed to Silver City for $5 each, depart Maverick Stadium at 4:00 p.m. The same days a meeting for players and managers is set for 6:00 p.m. August 5 at the stadium to receive equipment.
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Lordsburg
Baisa
LHS
Silver City
Maverick Stadium
John McCarty Receives EMT Instructor Award
John McCarty, Fire and Security Chief at Playas and the Phelps Dodge Smelter, was honored with the EMT Instructor Coordinator Award of the year at the 12th Annual New Mexico Statewide EMS event.
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John McCarty
Playas
Phelps Dodge
New Mexico
Fair Parade Set for August 28 in Hidalgo County
The Hidalgo County Fair parade is scheduled for Friday August 28 after a one day move by the Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce Board. School will dismiss for the day to include students in the fair festivities and the theme is It’s Country Time At The County Fair. EMS conference awards honored McCarty as Hidalgo County’s first state recognized EMT with guest speaker Andrew addressing more than 500 practitioners.
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Lordsburg
Albuquerque
EMS
New Mexico
McCarty
Hidalgo County
Andrew
Arrests Made In Marijuana Bust Here
Two juveniles from Playas and Las Cruces and one adult from Kirkland were arrested in the Lordsburg area on July 20 on marijuana charges. About ten pounds worth $7,000 were confiscated. Sheriff Bob Hall said the investigation continues and more arrests are possible. The arrests were a joint effort by Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department and Lordsburg City Police.
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Playas
Las Cruces
Kirkland
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Bob Hall
Hall
Sheriff's Department
Lordsburg City
Ruby Bene Passes Away Here Sunday
Ruby Bene 86, longtime Lordsburg resident, died Sunday after a short stay at Sunshine Haven Nursing Home. Funeral service Friday 10:00 at First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Glen Gray and Pastor Dennis Mariano officiating. Interment at Mountain View Cemetery. Born June 16, 1906 in Alpine Pass Arkansas. Married Franklin W Bene November 16, 1951. Frank was a Hidalgo Hotel desk clerk. Ruby worked 25 years at Tower Restaurant for Dutch De Paoli, later homemaker and friend to all in need. Her hobbies included baking, sewing and needlework.
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Ruby Bene
Lordsburg
Sunshine Haven Nursing Home
First Assembly of God Church
Glen Gray
Dennis Mariano
Mountain View Cemetery
Alpine Pass
Arkansas
Franklin W. Bene
Frank
Hidalgo Hotel
Ruby
Dutch de Paoli
Tower
Officials Attend Seminar in Albuquerque by Lordsburg Officials
Three Lordsburg representatives attended a Risk Management Seminar July 22 to 24 in Albuquerque. City Clerk Irene Galvan City Superintendent Alex De La Garza and City Councilman Bal Salinas heard about workmans camp rules and a new insurance plan for volunteer firemen. A full report will be given at the next regular city council meeting.
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