Linking gubernatorial and lieutenant governor tickets in New Mexico history
The 1962 constitutional change linked governor and lieutenant governor race outcomes to avoid cross party pairs like Mechem with a Democratic lieutenant. It notes past instances where a governor served with the opposite party and discusses potential risks of incompatible ticket members and the mechanics of succession when both leaders are out of state.
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Santa FE
Ed Mechem
Jack Campbell
Mack Easley
Merle Tucker
Joe Leonard
Mechem
Ezequiel Cabeza de Baca
New Mexico
Washington E. Lindsey
Eugene Allison
Tibo Chavez
Colorado
Arizona
Ben Roach
State Senate
Bill Wheatley
Demo Jack Campbell
Lions For Sale and Civic Initiatives Highlight Liberal Files
The April 27 Sports Illustrated feature Lions For Sale covers a Hidalgo County rancher Bill Miller of Rodeo. The Chamber of Commerce plans a Get Acquainted tour to Animas Valley for Lordsburg businesspeople to renew ties and view local improvements. Lordsburg high school dramatics wins best one act. County hospital board member Harber Heather and county clerk Marshall Fuller ask city council to join county in financing the hospital. Lordsburg wins PTA workshop award for mapuzinu. May 5, 1944 notes foldable cots and beds returning to market. OPA says used typewriters are no longer rationed.
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Sports Ilustrated
Hidalgo County
Bill Miller
Rodeo
Chamber of Commerce
Animas Valley
Lordsburg
Harber Heather
Marshall Fuller
OPA
Quiet Hidalgo County Sheriff Race Highlights Primary
Ten years ago Mrs. John A. Johnson noted four brothers in service. A spirited contest for Hidalgo County Sheriff between Ed Jackson and J A Jones energized a quiet primary election last Tuesday. A check for 8000 dollars from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis aids polio care in the county. Hospital Day May 9 will feature open house and tea at the Hidalgo County hospital redecorated with improved nurses quarters. Word comes of S Sgt A C Gruwell receiving the Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster for actions in the Gilbert Islands on March 17.
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Ed” Jackson
J. A. Jones
National Foundation For
Hidalgo County Hospital
S. Sgt
A. C. Gruwell
Gilbert Islands
Animas Banquet Honors Juniors and Seniors at Infotel Hidalgo
The 1S years ago May 6, 1949 Animas school junior senior banquet was held Thursday evening at the Infotel Hidalgo in Lordsburg. The first place trophy cup for the event was awarded to a standout student.
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The
Animas School
Infotel Hidalgo
Lordsburg
Community clubs and meetings listed for week in town
A local page lists events and groups including Pythian Sisters, Boy Scout Troop 124, Parent Teacher groups, various clubs and societies, a Tuesday and Wednesday schedule for meetings, and an immunization clinic at the B. P. O. station plus other community activities and posts.
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Pythian Sisters Boy Scout Troop
Robert Swan
Parents Teachers Rodeo Extension
Am. Legion Post
Boy Scout Troop
Tuesday Bridge
Woman's Missiona Lion's Club
Ioe
Knights of Pythias
Eastern Star
Sage and Sand Extension
Political Education Program Presented
The Political Education program was held in Virdes Friday with Mrs. Virgil J opening the social. Mrs. Clyde Richins of County Farm Bureau led a talk on Many Hats the Farmers wear and the various farmer problems. Parley Jones demonstrated how to use ballot and machine. Mrs. Richins urged greater public influence and concern over politicians and bills. A luncheon followed for the cotton contest committee with final plans for the event next week.
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Virdes
Virgil J
Clyde Richins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lordsburg Liberal Publishing Co., Inc
WO Stockholders Liability
Richard B. Rice
Richard B. Rice, Jr
Mary Frances Rice
Will Harrison
Cabeza de Baca
A. T. Hannett
Ed Sargent
Hannett
Sagebrush
Democrats
U.S.A
AIR Force
America
US Air Force
Liberal
Silver City
Lordsburg High School Dramatics
Parent Teachers Association Mapuzinu
John A. Johnson
Catholic Altar Society Immunization Clinic
B. P.O
Thursday Bridge Historical Society
Wongy
Vings
Cpt
First National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Speed
COIN
Jack and
Phyllis Murray
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