04 May 1984
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1984
Page
1
Framed local notices list two events: a piano recital on Friday May 4 at 7:30 PM and Little League opening ceremonies on Monday May 7 at 5:30 PM. The brief items provide times and days without venues or participants.
Denise Bagwell was sworn in as Postmistress of the Rodeo Post Office at 2 30 p m Friday. Albuquerque examiner Willie Padilla administered the oath. Postmaster Andy Ellicio welcomed her on behalf of MSC manager William Korbus. Bagwell has 31 years in New Mexico and 16 in Animas, is married to Tom Bagwell with children Brent and Kelley, and previously ran their farm and served as a Rodeo PO clerk. Mary Alba replaces by Bagwell, returning to Lordsburg.
City council met Tuesday evening with a limited council presence as key members were absent. The meeting focused on securing funding for ongoing marine projects and related infrastructure investments amid attendance gaps.
Hidalgo County funds provide Weatherization Assistance to improve nine homes at no cost under the H E L P program led by Edward Perez. Repairs include weather stripping caulking broken glass solid core doors storm windows insulation and trailer skirting. Applications are at the county courthouse Tuesday dates May 22 29 and June 5 12 19 from 10 00 to 12 00 and 1 00 to 3 00. Call 537 5464 or 542 9428 for details.
Mayor Stephen Hill proclaims Sunday May 6 through Saturday May 12 as Small Business Week in Lordsburg. He urges residents to recognize small businesses as creative resources contributing to the community with express individuality, job opportunities, free enterprise, and a cornerstone of America's 200 years of growth.
City engineer Dave Chavez and Victoria Homes Inc. representative Carl Marino met Governor Anaya in Santa Fe on April 26 to discuss a Lordsburg housing plant funded by federal state and local sources. The project, valued at 420000, aims to boost the local economy as street paving is planned this summer. The city praises the dedication of Chavez and Marino and notes the funds will cover the project. Mayor Pro-Tem Arthur Clark Smith urges safe driving for Little League start on May 7.
The 1984 Animas High School valedictorian is Paraiee Payne, daughter of Lloyd and wife. She serves as National Honor Society president, active in F.H.A., chorus, 4-H, and LDS Seminary. plans to attend Eastern Arizona College. Salutatorian Laura Bittle, drum major and NHS vice president, will attend New Mexico State University. Honor graduates Penny Hoskins, Grushenka Engelbrecht, and Tina Maestas Dryb. Baccalaureate is May 13 at 8:00 p.m. in the Cultural Building auditorium. commencement May 18.
A regular meeting turned puzzled when bids opened for the cafetorium enscapulation of asbestos contract. The work covers recoating asbestos surfaces as required by federal law.
Funding is available for home-delivered meals for seniors over 60 in Hidalgo County with homebound status. Lordsburg Center handles eligibility and meals, plus a weekday hot congregate lunch at 12:00. Transportation, activities, and limited home care also offered. Six bids for a project ranged from $4,985 to $12,000.22, with Oronco Corp. as apparent low bidder but failing bond and asbestos requirements. The board rejected all bids and will re-bid, while noting on site air monitoring by consultant Libberton. A business meeting is set at Jim's American Restaurant Friday noon.
Glenwood District Ranger John Garland announced changes effective May 1 when the fuel wood season opened. Price up to five dollars per cord with a $10 minimum for two cords. Each household can purchase 10 cords from the Gila National Forest. Deadwood and live green wood offered, with green sales around June 1, 1984. A map is available at the Glenwood Ranger Station.
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