Local readers honored in Sierra County notices and sports
Neil Baird wins a city council post in T or C with 52 percent in a four man race. The Animal Panthers claim the state 2AA basketball title under coach Joe Croom. Liberal newspaper to launch a monthly farm and ranch page with ASCS cooperation and editor Gene Ballinger. Cartoonist Unc Howard Silvius features a self portrait, hinting at apricot brandy and seasonal weather.
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Neil Baird
Sierra County Sentinel
KCHS
T Or C
Baird
Animal Panthers
Joe Croom
Hidalgo County
Lordsburg
Animas
Panthers
Liberal
ASCS
Gene Ballinger
Pigs in a Backyard Tale Teases Next Week Update
A resident reported an episode involving pigs in a backyard during the late TV time, with details unclear. The teller promises more information next week, ending the note with a casual farewell.
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Gene
Retirement Ranch of Lordsburg Closes as Funds Deplete
The Liberal Files report notes the Retirement Ranch of Lordsburg closed Tuesday after final operating capital was spent. James Latham, superintendent of Lordsburg Municipal Schools, said the high school faces no accreditation risk over library book deficiencies. A second banquet by LULAC is set for 4 30 p.m. Sunday at the Elk's Lodge.
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Lordsburg
Ordsburg Municipal
James Latham
The
League of United Latin American Citizens
LULAC
Elk’s Lodge
Auction sale spurs civil actions in Albuquerque court
Ten years ago on March 15 1968 two civil actions were filed in federal court in Albuquerque related to the January 20 auction sale of the U Bar Ranch south of Hachita Hidalgo County. The New Mexico Highway Commission planned a bid let for March 29 including a Hidalgo County project. Lordsburg woke to a fresh two inch snow blanket on Monday March 11 with light snowfall measured unofficially.
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U.S. Federal District Court
Albuquerque
U-Bar
Hachita
Hidalgo County
New Mexico Highway Commission
Lordsburg
Polio vaccination drive and civic actions in Hidalgo County
Fifteen years ago on March 15 1963 Hidalgo County residents could receive a second Sabin Oral Polio vaccine dose Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m at the Lordsburg School Cafetorium. The first legal javelina hunt was completed on March 10. On March 7 the city council voted new garbage collection rates at the regular meeting.
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Hidalgo County
Lordsburg
Round House Report on Apodaca Governorship and Issues
A dated political column surveys Governor Apodaca as a lame duck due to term limits, noting pay scales and staff retention during the final ten months. It cites a contested State Fair concession bid, Republican-leaning headlines, and critiques of Congressional hiring by Senator Schmitt. It also previews Lands Commission primary clashes and Tom Dunigan’s late petition bid.
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Crystal Ball
Jerry Apodaca
Chie
Apodaca
New Mexico
Land of Enchantment
Jerry
Statehouse
Ayroll
Carter
State Fair Board
Charles Villa
Albuquerque
Ken Newton
Santa Fe
Villa
Newton
Finlay MacGillivray
Finlay
Harrison
Jack
Schmitt
Silver City
Washington
Congressional
Tom Dunigan
Attorney General’s Office
Court of Appeals
Demos
Tom
Dunigan
Court of Appeal
Bee Pollen The Latest Athletes Elixir
A former University of Florida professor created a refreshing drink named Gatorade for replenishing fluids and energy. Now bee pollen is marketed in pill form as a natural energy booster touted by athletes from Finland to Russia and Britain.
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University of Florida
University of Florida Gators
Finland
Geoff Capes
Britain
Charles Foster
America
Rus
Hidalgo County Democrats elect delegates at courthouse convention
Delegates and alternates named at Hidalgo County Democratic precinct and county convention held Wednesday night include Joe Morales Jack Morgan Robert Rodriguez Rose Mary Turner Ray Hernandez Pablo Diaz Homer Baird Mary Louise Morgan Judy Fisher Raymundo Saucedo Doris McCarty and Michael Koebke Leroy McCarty was appointed County Democratic Chairman.
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Hidalgo County
Leroy McCarty
Joe Morales
Jack Morgan
Robert Rodriguez
Rose Mary Turner
Ray Hernandez
Pablo Diaz
Homer Baird
Mary Louise Morgan
Judy Fisher
Raymundo Saucedo
Doris McCarty
Michael Koebke
Lordsburg man held on $50,000 bond after arrest
Ventura Camacho, 56, of Lordsburg, is jailed in Hidalgo County on a $50,000 bond after Hidalgo County Sheriff's officers arrested him on March 8. He faces a criminal sexual penetration charge per a warrant from the District Attorney's office.
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Ventura Camacho
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Camacho
Airport Growing Activity After Reopening Under Rene's Aviation Hire
Lordsburg Municipal Airport has seen rising activity after lease to Rene's Aviation. Aviation manager Rene Hirth notes 23 passengers moved to motels on March 12, four visiting aircraft and three military helicopters overnight. An air show is planned for May 2021 with a potential record crowd.
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Lordsburg
Rene’s Aviation
Rene Hirth
Local man arrested on checks warrant in Lordsburg
James V. Stevenson, 33, of Lordsburg, held in Hidalgo County Jail on a $5000 cash bond after Lordsburg City Police arrested him on a warrant for unlawful issuance of checks in three counts. He was arrested March 10 following a complaint filed by Romney Produce Company, according to city officers.
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James V. Stevenson
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Stevenson
Romney Produce Company
Lordsburg Population Talk Prompts Chamber of Commerce Plan
Residents discuss population growth in Lordsburg as theologians warn of a resurrection. The Chamber of Commerce promises to present a solution, possibly involving satellites or Steins, amid public chatter and humor.
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Lordsburg
Jesus Christ
Adam
Sattelites
Steins
Chamber of Commerce
Georg
Miss Fiesta selection set for April 21 in Truth or Consequences
Round About reports Tory Fiesta plans reveal Miss Fiesta is to be chosen April 21. Contest Chairman Karen Baize announced the event details. LAS CRUCES: Feran, Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce EVP, will resign to take a similar post in St. Joseph Mo, effective April 1. LOS ALAMOS: meeting invited to form a Santa Fe Spanish Toastmasters Club. Phoenix attorney George Mariscal indicted on fraud tied to a 1.2 million hydroponics investment in Las Cruces. SANTA FE: AG office filed to dismiss Gas Company of New Mexico rate hike request with PSC, valued at 8.6 million.
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Karen Baize
Las Cruces
Stephen M. Feran
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