02 Mar 1990
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1990
Page
1
Lifelong Lordsburg resident Salvador Diaz Jr seeks mayor with a plan to unite rich and poor, work with state and county, and dedicate full time to city government. Campaign materials praise past progress while criticizing officials, and urge voting March 6 for Diaz and other candidates.
Lordsburg registered voters head to the polls Tuesday to elect a Mayor four Councilors and a Municipal Judge. Five candidates seek the mayoral post including incumbent Clark Smith and contenders Salvador Diaz Robert Macafee Virgil Widby H. K. McPherson. Three council seats are unopposed with W. L. Sanders George Craig and Freddy Morelos. Ward Three Features a contest between Lynn O Donnel and Jesus Martinez. Council members Linda Schultz and Danny Plaencia do not seek re-election. Mary Hazard seeks re-election as Municipal Judge alongside Baltazar Salinas and Esperanza Tarrango. Each candidate had space on the front page to share views.
The Optimist Landsail Races are scheduled for March 24 and 25 with entries from Colorado Albuquerque and Lordsburg. Two large Slim Line ships over 18 feet long from California challenge smaller sails. competition builds toward the International Landsail races late April along the Arizona Nevada border. Tommy Chavez offers parts and built sails at 5432 9166.
The County Land Use Plan meeting last week drew attention to the effort, with praise for the hard work by those involved. The piece notes ongoing collaboration with mining ranching and farming sectors to protect health and welfare. It also mentions Senate Bill 2 awaiting governor signature and urges continued work to curb national dumping grounds while promoting local safety education and materials. Mayor Arthur Clark Smith invites questions or comments via City Corner.
Cheryl Jeanete Chavez 34 a longtime Lordsburg resident died February 26 at her home. Visitation was February 26 4 to 7 pm at Bacas Heather Funeral Chapel. Funeral service followed February 27 3 pm at Bacas with Rev J C Chuck Weaver officiating. Interment Mt View Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. honorary bearers named. She was born August 1 1955 in Tucson Arizona. Member of Abundant Life Fellowship Church she managed Denny’s Restaurants in Texas and was married February 14 1976 in Lordsburg to Freddy Chavez. Survived by husband two sons Kenny and James Chavez two daughters Tammy and Lisa Chavez mother Shirley Adams father Kenneth C Patton two brothers Kenny Patton Chris Patton and sister Shauna Ruiz. Preceded in death by grandmother Edith K Adams.
Utility bills from the City of Lordsburg mailed Friday after adjustments to correct overcharges. The notice confirms they were recalculated to reflect accurate charges for residents and businesses.
State Rep Tom Foy says two bills would release 300000 for the Playas Road project pending Governor Carruthers signature, with Sen John Smith aiding. Hidalgo officials sought 8000000 for the road while Foy and Smith secured 13000 for a new Hidalgo Senior Citizens van.
Edith K Adams 85 longtime Lordsburg resident died Saturday February 24 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City. Funeral services were held February 28 at 10 00 a.m. at Bacas Heather Funeral Chapel with Rev Coy Brewer. She is survived by two sons Jerry and Jack Adams, a brother Marion Moss, two sisters Mamie Rogers and Essie Estes, and four grandchildren. Edith was born November 29 1904 in Springfield Missouri and owned a local motel. She was a member of the First Baptist Church Eastern Star and Ladies Oriental Shrine. Burial arrangements by Baca’s Heather Funeral Home.
Hidalgo County Extension Homemaker's Council hosts a public quilt show on March 17 at 10 00 a m at the Lordsburg Community Center. Admission is free. Bring quilts to display and contact Bethleen Swapp at 542-9291 for details.
Notice states the Lordsburg Municipal Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday March 6 1990 at 7 00 p m in the Board Room located at 501 West Fourth Street Lordsburg NM 88045 The notice specifies the time date and venue for the session.
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