Louies Close Downtown Bus Station in Lordsburg
Don Louie announced retirement from Greyhound Lines effective June 14. The Louie family has operated Lordsburg depot since 1973, with Don Louie serving as agent for ten years, and the depot will relocate to the rear of McDonalds with Blair as new Depot Manager, offering full service six days a week from 8 AM to 5 PM.
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Don Louie
Greyhound Bus Lines
Lordsburg
Louie
Greyhound Lines
Greyhound
Tom Loon
Don
Mike Power
Dusty Blair
McDonalds
Blair
Safford
Playas Road upgrade eyed. extra funds and delays noted
Hidalgo County commissioners heard A S Construction estimate to move 84 000 cubic feet of earth at 2 01 per foot to raise the Playas Road bed with a possible 160 000 more. An extension to July 20 was approved and repair promises for torn fences and a water line were urged. Community groups and agencies reported on related issues and a road department pickup contract was awarded.
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Playas
Butch Mayfield
Tim Salt
BLM
Playas Road
A. D. Morelos
Bureau of Elections
Road Department
Center Plans Fourth of July At Special Events Center
The Fourth of July is near and organizers invite food or game booth reservations at the Special Events Center by calling 542-8844. Center staff also seeks ideas to make the celebration memorable.
Western New Mexico Nabs Lordsburg Cable Upgrade Plan
Western New Mexico Telephone Company says it is negotiating to acquire Biltmore Holiday Inc owner of Lordsburg cable system. The firm already serves 1200 locals, rebuilt the area with digital service, and plans to rebuild the cable to provide at least 35 channels after any acquisition. Jack W. Keen states the move shows commitment to quality communications in Lordsburg.
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Western New Mexico Telephone Company
Biltmore Holiday Inc
Lordsburg Cable Television
Lordsburg
Jack W. Keen
Playas Road Under Construction Not Open to Public
Hidalgo County Commission warns that Playas Road under construction is not open for public use. Safety of citizens and workers is the priority and the Sheriff's Office will be asked to cite offenders.
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The
Hidalgo County Commission
Playas Road
Sheriff's Office
Swimming Pool Reopens Monday With New Hours and Prices
The Public Swimming Pool opens June 19 with hours 11 00 a.m. to 6 00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday 2 00 to 8 00 p.m. Adult night remains Wednesdays 6 30 to 8 00 p.m. No sessions. rates set at grade school 1 00, high school 1 25, adults 1 50.
Chlorine Added Routinely After Water Line Breaks
City Superintendent Alex DeLa Garza explains chlorine is intermittently added to city water. Samples are iced and sent to Las Cruces by Greyhound, with delays causing improper test results. About eleven pounds of chlorine are used until samples pass. Regular monthly random samplings occur after line breaks on Second Street.
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Alex DeLa Garza
de la Garza
Las Cruces
Greyhound
Second Street
Playas July Fourth Celebration Seeks Local Booths
Playas prepares for a July 4 celebration inviting local businesses craftsmen artists clubs churches and individuals to set up booths in the park. Booths open 11 30 a m and may stay open to 9 p m for reservations contact Bill Harmon at 436 2211 ext 229 for details
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Bill Harmon
City Council Meets Tuesday in Lordsburg
The Lordsburg City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday June 19 at 6 00 PM in the Council Chambers. Agenda items include approval of minutes and bills retiree health act discussion uniform traffic code and other items that may come before the council.
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Lordsburg City
Pray For Rain Session Set
Lordsburg Methodists and 275 New Mexico churches invite the community to prayer for rain Sunday from 6 to 8 PM. The local church opens 6 to 7 30 for individual prayer, followed by an informal devotional service and an ice cream social. The drought is the driest since 1956 per a church spokesman.
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Lordsburg Methodists
New Mexico
College Days Cancelled at New Mexico State University
The 1990 Extension College Days scheduled for June 19 to 21 at New Mexico State University have been cancelled due to limited enrollment. Pre-registrants will receive refunds. for questions, contact the county Extension Office at 542-9291.
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New Mexico State University
Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Museum Board Meeting Notice
The Lordsburg Hidalgo County Museum Board will meet Monday June 18 at 3 00 PM in the City Hall council chamber. The public is invited to attend the regular session and observe the proceedings.
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Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Museum Board
Council Chamber
City Hall
Christian Home Moves to Sands Motel in Lordsburg
Interested Lordsburg residents reorganized the Christian Home after moving from their old quarters. The Sands Motel now hosts the operation, with debts to settle and funds needed to supply gas water and electricity. New directors include Ron Brewer Glenn Grey Coy Brewer Dolores Montez Larry Lochola Homer Baird Dolores Jessie Fred Ewing and George Basabilvazo. On opening day 12 breakfasts were served to travelers.
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Lordsburg
Christian Home
el Paso
Home
Sands
The
Ron Brewer
Methodist
Chirman
Glenn Grey
Assembly of God Church
Coy Brewer
Baptist Church
Larry Lochola
Dolores Montez
Mary Hazard
Homer Baird
al Jessie
Dolores Jessie
Fred Ewing
George Basabilvazo
Cameras Installed At Jail In Grant County
Sheriff Billy Darnell reports the Grant County jail is installing an intercom and camera system with five cameras and eight intercom stations. The setup records on tape in the sheriff’s outer office and displays live feeds at the dispatch desk. Davis and Furry of Lordsburg install the system.
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Grant County
Billy Darnell
Davis and
Furry
Lordsburg
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Rifton
New York
Elks Lodge
Elks
George Basabilvaso
Cliff Searcy
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