A Series Halley's Comet Comes Again
Dale Fletcher explains how humans shifted from superstition to science regarding comets. He traces ancient beliefs from Aristotle to Quetzalcoatl and notes how modern astronomy defines a comet as a small icy nucleus with gas and dust that forms a tail when near the sun. He classifies comets as long and short period with orbits, and notes Halley as an exception in its orbital path.
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Aristotle
Philosper
Giotto
Mexico
Anahuac
Moctezuma
England
London
Earth
Longtime New Mexico resident recalls Halley’s Comet sighting
May Grandé Patricio Barela, age 91, marked his February 27 birthday and recalled seeing Halley’s Comet at age 16, while born in Las Cruces. He spent years at the 85 Mine, then moved during a work lull to Hachita to run a Mercantile Store until 1969 before returning to Lordsburg with his wife Juana. The couple wed in 1926 and had five children, four still living.
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Patricio Barela
Mr. Barela
Las Cruces
Hachita
Lordsburg
Juana
Lordsburg School Board Eyes Remodeling and New Plans
The Lordsburg School Board discussed remodeling or new construction for the high school. Superintendent DeFoor said bond indebtedness will end after two payments, and four architectural firms were invited to present their plans at a special April meeting. Bids were opened for a 1961 GMC pickup with Hidalgo County Building Supply high bid at 485 and doors bid at 10 444. The board approved Ed Kerr as mathematics instructor amid education reform that redefines class time, graduation standards, and tenure removal.
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Lordsburg
Andoor
Phil DeFoor
DeFoor
Jay Hill Associates
Nims
Calvani & Associates
Alley
Ed Kerr
Animas
Signs of chemical dependency final six indicators
Dr Charles Maynard completes a six part series on addiction signs. He outlines social deterioration psychological dysfunction and physical degradation as stages. He notes isolation memory loss impaired calculation and potential psychiatric illness followed by recurrent illnesses and organ failure.
Suit Filed Seeps Into City Council Continuation
Noce reports a 30 percent drop in bar business this year while costs and liquor taxes rise. Saucedo notes stricter laws squeezing the industry and recalls liquor trade once booming. Council agrees against raising the Dispensers' License fee and takes no action. The pipeline seeks 10 15 thousand yards of fill dirt from city property near the airport, contingent on FAA approval. Mayor Hill supports excavation to aid runway flood control.
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Noce
Saucedo
Stephen Hill
FAA
Animas School Board OKs Events Schedule
The Animas School District approved the 1986-87 calendar including August 18 teacher orientation August 19 first day August 22 county fair day September 1 Labor Day November 27 28 Thanksgiving break December 22 January 2 Christmas holidays March 16 20 Spring Break Good Friday April 17 and May 25 last day. A board member voiced concern over warrants including a November football playoff trip not presented for approval. A $4914 transfer between funds and a $6000 audit proposal were approved.
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Donna Townsend
Animas
Carolyn Swickerath
Political Announcements Hidalgo County Candidates June 1986
A batch of political notices announces candidacies for Hidalgo County offices including Probate Judge Clerk Sheriff Assessor Treasurer and County Commissioner with Democratic Primary set for June 3 1986. Numerous individuals named Doris R McCarty Audelina Morelos Eugene F Moore Richard Mejia Ramona B Bassa Robert Kerr Frankie Kerr Rosalie Salinas Sven Thygerson and others seek re election or new posts. The Liberal notes that political announcements run weekly through June and that cost is $75 per publication with placement by receipt order.
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Hidalgo County
Doris R. McCarty
Audelina D
Missy) Morelos
Richard Mejia
Robert A. Kerr
Ramona B. Bassa
Frances L
Frankie) Kerr
Jerry Veck
Division I
Rosa Lina
Rosie) Salinas
Sven Thygerson
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Anni Sesens Western Auto
Wizard
H.P
Briggs & Stratton
U.S
Eveready
Prestone
Castrol Gtx
Charles Maynard
Animas School Board
Oks
Stone-McGee
Nissan P.U
P.U
GMC
Eugene F
Gene" Moore
John McDonald
U.S.P.S
Liberal
Box L
N.M
New Mexico
Monugent
Jack Walz
New England
Faneuil Hall
Boston
Beltone
Beltone Service Center
Sunshine Haven Nursing Home West Railway
Beltone Hearing Aid Service of
Las Cruces, New Mexico
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