Hidalgo Democrats Set Meetings For Delegates to Convention
Democrats meet in Hidalgo County at 7 30 p m on Thursday March 13 in the County Commissioners chambers to elect nine delegates for the Hidalgo County Democratic Convention next week The county convention is set for Thursday March 20 at 7 30 p m in the County Commission chambers to select delegates for the New Mexico Democratic Pre Primary Convention at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces on Saturday March 29.
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Hidalgo County
New Mexico
Las Cruces
Judge Grants Injunction Against Mayor Over Recreation Center
Sixth District Judge Ray Hughes halts construction of Lordsburg Recreation Center for 15 days to give the newly elected city council time to study the project. The injunction follows a petition by Lordsburg’s five new councilors and notes transportation and safety concerns with the South Main Street site. The ruling requires a $1,500 bond to cover potential penalties to the contractor if delays occur.
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Sixth District
Ray Hughes
Lordsburg
Sixth District Court
Herb Collins
Felipe Alvarez
Clark Smith
Stephen Hill
Manuel Ramirez
Maura Rico
City Hall
Alan Koff
Richard Allen
Alvarez
Koff
Old Council
South Main Street
South Main
Hughes
Union Vote Planned At Playas Smelter
A three day election for Phelps Dodge Playas smelter workers will be held April 22 23 and 24 to decide on union representation. Smelter Superintendent Ray L Winslow announced the dates after a National Labor Relations Board hearing attended by Steelworkers Teamsters and Operating Engineers representatives. The company will hold information meetings to inform employees about items to consider. Voting unit groups include production maintenance warehouse railroad and day pay employees in technical services.
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Phelps Dodge
Playas
Ray L. Winslow
National Labor Relations Board
Teamsters
High School Students Enter Statewide Competition
Seventeen high schools from around the state send students to court for a competition. The event centers on legal procedures and civic engagement as youths simulate court proceedings and adoptions in a high school program.
New Mexico Health Department Starts Clinics in Lordsburg
The Health and Environment Department launches a cancer outreach program in Lordsburg as part of a state effort with 22 cities. Free monthly screening clinics run by nurse practitioners operate at public health offices in 17 counties, with referrals to private physicians if needed.
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New Mexico Health and Environment Department
Lordsburg
New Mexico Cancer Control Program
University of New Mexico Medical Center
New Mexico
Runnels Rep to Visit in Lordsburg Soon
Congressman Harold Runnels announces that Area Representative Rudy Valencia from his office will be in Lordsburg on Tuesday March 18 to meet Hidalgo County residents. Valencia can be contacted at the Hidalgo County Jail Annex from 9 30 a.m. to 12 00 noon for information or questions to convey to Runnels.
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Harold Runnels
Rudy Valencia
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Valencia
Runnels
Hidalgo County Plans Hearing On Sierra Sunset Subdivision
Hidalgo County commissioners set April 23 for a hearing at the Animal Community Center on a Sierra Sunset Subdivision near Cotton City. The plan includes 92 parcels of 2.5 acres each and faces water supply variance requests.
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Hidalgo County
Animal Community Center
Cotton City
Allen Kerr
SBA Schedules Satellite Offices for Disaster Loans
The SBA Disaster Loan Office in Lubbock Texas plans satellite offices to aid farmers and ranchers in southern and southeastern New Mexico hit by disastrous weather. Hidalgo County will be served at the Lordsburg ASCS Office each Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. under Disaster Declaration No. 1743 and will operate weekly as needed.
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Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Office
Lubbock
Texas
New Mexico
Hidalgo County
Lordsburg
ASCS
SBA
Center Targets Child Poisoning as Prevention Week Emphasizes Safety
Albuquerque area focus marks National Poison Prevention Week with UNM Poison Center highlighting 5992 child related calls last year. Primary causes include cosmetics and plants, with detergents and household items also risky. Center officials stress early education in day care, 24 hour toll free access at 1 800 432 6866, and syrup of ipecac only on medical advice.
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New Mexico Poison, Drug Information and Medical Crisis Center
University of New Mexico
UNM
William Troutman
Troutman
Hidalgo County
Poison Center
Albuquerque-area
New Mexico
American Association of Poison Control Centers
Interstate 10 resurfacing planned near Lordsburg New Mexico
The New Mexico Highway Department will resurface seven miles of I-10 west of Lordsburg Hidalgo County this year after receiving FHWA environmental clearance. The project covers all four lanes 6 to 13 miles east of the Arizona border with a $4 million estimated cost. No new rights of way or utility relocations are needed. An archaeologist surveyed two pits and no cultural finds were noted. Environment unit study found no environmental issues. FHWA approved proceeding without further studies or hearings.
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Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
State Highway Department
Federal Highway Administration
FHWA
Arizona-New Mexico State Line
Ity
Department
Environment Unit
Rochelle Byars
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Law For Living Project
New Mexico State Bar
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Lordsburg High School
Richard Moore
Manuel Saucedo
Deming High School
Albuquerque
Grants
Laguna/Acoma
Springer, Mora
Santa Fe
Roswell
New Mexico Military Institute
Cloudcroft
Deming
University of New Mexico School of Low
State Supreme Court
William Federici
Melinda Smith
By Linda Schulz
Jerry Veck
U.S. Census Bureau
Hidalgo , Luna, and
Dona Ana
Patrick Sanchez
Sanchez
State Employment Security Commission
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