LHS Mock Trial Team Advances to State Finals in Albuquerque
The LHS Mock Trial Team won again at regional competition, advancing to the state finals in Albuquerque on April 7 and 8. In the regional first round, the LHS team performed strongly, continuing a two year streak of regional wins.
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LHS
Albuquerque
Silver City
Silver High
Tularosa
Gadsen
Lordsburg
Brian Culberson
Andy Guillegos
Nora Wayman
Edgar Jones
Eric Kounce
Patricia Chavez
James Overturf
Heather Allen
Josephine Jarvis
Gerald Giedd
Manuel D.V. Saucedo
Lea Brownfield
Albuquerque High
Capitan
Sheriff Department Launches 800 Reporting Number
The countywide Sheriff’s office announces 1-800-727-0736 to report suspicious activity, with anonymous options, as part of an enhanced Neighborhood Watch. Sheriff Billy Darnell and Commissioner Joe Burgess support public participation in law enforcement. Also notes Lordsburg high school team advances in regional finals with players and coaches listed. state competition begins April 7.
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Sheriff's Office
Billy Darnell
Joe Burgess
Possible 350000 For Playas Road Project
The New Mexico Legislature approved 350000 for Playas Road with the county adding 305000 from arterial funds and state co operations, bringing total near 600000 to finish the base road. County Manager Tom Anderson cites about 175000 for fencing and notes a bid call could come and work start as early as July if approved by the Governor within 20 days.
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New Mexico
Garruthers
Lordsburg
Anderson
Services Held Here For Glenn Dorsett
Glenn Harris Dorsett 77 longtime Lordsburg resident died Saturday at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City. Visitation was held Tuesday 2 to 5 pm at Bacas Heather Funeral Chapel and the funeral was Wednesday March 22 at 10 am at Bacas Heather Chapel. Rev. Herb Orrell officiated. Interment followed at Mt View Cemetery with Knights of Pythias concluding the service. Pallbearers were Harvey Lang Leon Speer Joe Rutland W L Sanders Phil Pressler and Fred Ewing. Honorary bearers were Les Harvell Claud Speer Harold Bishop Ted White Bill Russell and Frank Dyke. He was born August 14 1911 in Ft Worth Texas and was a boot and shoe repairman. He lived in Lordsburg 45 years after previously residing in Carrizozo. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and the Knights of Pythias. He served as Manager of the Chamber of Commerce for 10 years. Survivors include his wife Oma of the home 3 daughters Glynnce Roark Burleson Texas Patricia Wellman Ozark Alabama and Gwen Campbell Reno Oregon 2 sisters Elsie Grant and Edith Cahill both of Ft Worth Texas 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter Carolyn O Dell 10 years ago. Bacas Heather Funeral Chapels in charge of arrangements.
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Lordsburg
Gila Regional
Silver City
Baca
Heather
Heather Chapel
Herb Orrell
First United Methodist Church
Mt View Cemetery
Knights of Pythias
Harvey Lang
Ft. Worth
Texas
Carrizozo
First Methodist Church
Chamber of Commerce
Oma
Glynnce Roark
Burleson
Patricia Wellman
Ozark
Alabama
Gwen Campbell
Reno
Oregon
Hidalgo County Courthouse Closed For Good Friday
All offices in the Hidalgo County Courthouse will be closed on Friday March 24 1989 in observance of Good Friday.
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Hidalgo County
Democrats To Meet And Elect Officers
The Hidalgo County Democratic Party will hold a combined Precinct and Central Committee meeting on Tuesday April 11 1989 at 7 00 p m in the County Commission room to elect a County officer. The State Central Committee meets Saturday April 29 at 9 30 a m at the Ramada Hotel in Albuquerque. The public is invited. for details call chairperson Maura Rico at 542 9618 or 542 9272.
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Hidalgo County
Democratic Party
N.M
Ramada Hotel
Albuquerque
Maura Rico
Henson Resigns As Animas High School Coach
Rumors report Billy Henson resigns from Animas High School to take a similar role at Round Valley Arizona. He leaves Animas after winning five consecutive AA state titles and a 50 game football win streak, the nation’s longest. Animas implied schedule shows a 1989 game against Round Valley pending confirmation.
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Will Roger
Billy Henson
Animas High School
Albuquerque
Henson
Animas
Round Valley
Arizona
Animas Game Refuge Proposal Explored
Liberal editor John Schimmel toured the Grey Ranch with county officials and U S Fish and Wildlife personnel. The U S Fish and Wildlife service proposes to acquire the ranch and adjoining land to establish the Animas National Wildlife Refuge. Story and pictures on page 9.
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John Schimmel
County
U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Grey Ranch
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Department
Animas National Wildlife Refuge
Martinez Sentenced To 41 Years By Judge Saucedo
District Judge Manuel Saucedo in Lordsburg New Mexico sentenced Alfred L Martinez of Silver City to 41 years after his February 15 1989 conviction for Criminal Sexual Penetration of a Minor Under Thirteen Kidnapping and Intimidation of a Witness The crimes occurred in Silver City on September 4 1988 and the case was tried in Lordsburg on a venue change The sentence runs consecutively and includes terms for first degree felonies and a fourth degree felony The Hidalgo County Republican Party schedules a meeting April 5 at 4 00 pm in the Courthouse commissioner room with an officer election at that time
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Manuel D. V. Saucedo
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Alfred L. Martinez
Silver City
Hidalgo County
Republican Party
Railroad Days To Be Staged May 27 and 28
The first annual Railroad Days festival comes to Lordsburg over Memorial Day weekend May 27 and 28. Marsha Hill, Chamber Manager, says displays include model trains, memorabilia, an old time photo emporium, games, competitions, food and souvenirs at Short Park and the Special Events Center. For details call the Chamber of Commerce at 542-9864.
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Lordsburg
Marsha Hill Chamber
Short Park
The
Chamber of Commerce
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