Railroad Days Gratitude From Lordsburg Community
Letters thank the Special Events Center Staff for off hours access during Play Day on May 2 and praise volunteers for First Annual Railroad Days. Marsha Hill of the Chamber notes strong turnout and hints at a second event. CAL LLA thanks supporters and Rafael Guariola and Up-To-Date Grocery for booth and sodas.
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Sth
Central Elementary School
Special Events Center
C.A.L.L
Rafael Guariola
Lordsburg Land and Water
Railroad Days wrap with modest gains and future plans
The Railroad Days event drew local athletes in novel contests like tie carrying and water polo. Officials note city and county budgets rise, with police funding near a million in Hidalgo County as Mayor Smith and the Sheriff discuss next steps.
City airport waste remains a key issue and council actions
Brooks Stillman and Ed Clonts presented proposals on airport management. Council will mail objectives and a study proposal to both for reply before a decision. Airport manager Hank Mullins plans to leave. Audit firm Ewing Willman chosen. three bids reviewed with a pricing order and a point system for contract. Landfill land offered by Bobby Reynolds for 10 dollars, city accepts. Budget workshop set for Tuesday June 6 seeking $30,000 from multiple departments. City employs 44, lowest in years per Mayor.
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Brooks Stillman
Red Rock
Ed Clonts
Deming
Stillman
Clonts
Hank Mullins
Foy
Ewing & Willman
Tarry
Maple Street
Bill Oliver
I-10 Shell
la Casita
Bobby Reynolds
Smith
County Proposes Extra 30000 for Land Use Study and Road Project
County officials push for 50000 to cover land use study costs while approving a 30000 increase for county services to Lordsburg. Insurer costs rise 32 percent, hitting 44000 yearly. Playas Road Project eyed for economic benefit. City pledges to review funding and maintain collaboration.
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Darnell
Joe Burgess
Lordsburg
Phelps Dodge
Playas Road
Attorney General Addresses Lions on State Waste and Prison Policy
Attorney General Stratton spoke to Lions, critiquing double dipping and job jumping, and objecting to prison policies under a prior federal agreement. He cited high per diem and cell costs, extensive library access, and annual prison spending rising from 14 to 87 million. Jeff Trout, head of consumer protection, noted about 100 daily calls. Stratton will defend the Municipal League landfill suit and visited Hidalgo County facilities.
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Stratton
Jeff Trout
Consumer Protection Department
Trout
Railroad Days Celebration praised by Lordsburg Mayor
Mayor Arthur Clark Smith lauds the first annual Railroad Days event citing strong turnout from out of town guests and local businesses. He credits Carolyn Whipple Marsha Hill and their Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce members, and community participation for a successful weekend promoting local activity and economic benefit.
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Carolyn Whipple
Marsha Hill
Chamber of Commerce
Marsha
Carolyn
Lordsburg- Hidalgo County
Arthur Clark Smith
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