John McDonald Seeks Hidalgo County Sheriff Nomination
John McDonald a Hidalgo County resident and 1969 Lordsburg High graduate announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for County Sheriff. He has been with the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department since 1979 and previously served with the Lordsburg Police Department. He cites drugs and alcohol as major county problems driving crime.
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John McDonald
Hidalgo County
McDonald
Lordsburg High
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department
Lordsburg
Hidalgo County Faces Health Services Funding Risk
Hidalgo Health Services may see a budget cut from the state threatening local services. Jan Hopkins reports on citizen input via office questionnaires while Commissioner Sven Thygerson backs 100 percent support and opposes out-of-county aid. County Manager Tommy Anderson notes potential medical ceiling for prisoners after a District Attorney opinion, amid rising prisoner medical costs. The issue arose after Sheriff Billy Darnell cited a $27,000 year-to-date expenditure and a $200 ceiling proposal was tabled. Commissioners reviewed preliminary 1986 87 budget questions.
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Hidalgo Health Services
Hidalgo County
Jan Hopkins
Sven Thygerson
Hidalgo
Grant County
Tommy Anderson
Billy Darnell
Darnel
Animas High Names 1986 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Dana McLaughlin is valedictorian and Olivia Ramirez salutatorian for the 1986 Animas High class. Dana, daughter of Don and residence in Playas, is NHS member and student leader who will attend South Plains Junior College. Olivia, daughter of Tranquilno Ramirez in Animas, is NHS president and multi-sport athlete planning to study at the University of New Mexico. Honor graduates include Mary Ann Danielson and others. graduation on May 16, 1986 at 7:30 in the Auditorium.
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Animas High
Dana McLaughlin
Don McLaughlin
Playas
Dana
South Plains Junior College
Animas High School
Olivia Ramirez
Tranquilno Ramirez
Animas
Olivia
University of New Mexico
Mary Ann Danielson
Lindy Francione
Marie Hays
Karen Kugler
Anisa McLendon
Wilford Mortensen
Mandona Payne
Guadalupe Salazar
Troy McBride
District Attorney Appointed After Plane Crash Deaths
Michael Lewis was appointed to fill the term of the late District Attorney killed in a plane crash. Governor Tony Anaya named Lewis for the Sixth Judicial District, covering Luna, Hidalgo and Grant Counties. He was sworn in May 12, 1986 at 4:00 p.m. by Judge Norman Hodges and will serve until the November 1986 general election.
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Michael Lewis
Lewis
David Lane
Tom Foy Jr
Tuck Grimes
Tony Anaya
Luna
Hidalgo
Grant
Norman Hodges
Republican
Democratic Central
Governor signs bill to fund grasshopper spraying program
Governor Toney Anaya signs a measure authorizing state funds for grasshopper control after delays. The plan allocates federal money totaling 17 million dollars to 17 states affected, aiding local agricultural producers. Lordsburg Drug pharmacy closes all day Saturday and reopens Monday.
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Toney Anaya
Lordsburg Drug
Shooting Charge Filed Here In Lordsburg
Johnnie De Porto, 20, was shot in the chest and drove to his parents’ home. Gilbert Aguilera, 24, faces attempted 1st degree murder charges and bail set at 25000. Other county activity includes arrests for DWI, possession of a stolen vehicle, and extradition pending in Arizona.
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Lordsburg
Johnnie de Porto
de Porto
Gilbert Aguilera
Aguilera
Hidalgo
Gregory Raymond Springer
Melissa Gail Miller
Dwi
Rudolpho Silvas
Carl A. Miller
Issac P
Wagaman
Paul David Jameson
Cox
Andrea Cox
Arizona
Lordsburg Clean-up Day Draws Volunteer Help
Community pride shines as residents respond to a town clean-up day in Lordsburg. Volunteers commit one day of effort to improve the city’s appearance, signaling strong local care for the home.
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Lordsburg
Dolores Nunez Services Held Here Wednesday
Dolores Nunez Torres Nunez died May 12 1986 at Sunshine Haven Nursing Home. A longtime Lordsburg resident who came from Mexico as a young woman is survived by two sons Santos Lopez and Mario Lopez both of Tucson two daughters Francisca Lopez and Timothia Gallegos both of Lordsburg two sisters Soslie T Gonzalez of Lordsburg and Francisca Marquez of Mexico and five grandchildren Rosary was held May 14 at 7 30 p m at Heather Chapel Funeral Mass was May 15 at 8 a m at St Josephs Catholic Church Burial at Shakespeare Cemetery
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Dolores Torres Nunez
Sunshine Haven Nursing Home
Lordsburg
Mexico
Santos Lopez
Tucson
Mario Lopez
Arizona
Francisca Lopez
Timothia Gallegos
Soslie T. Gonzalez
Francisca Marquez
Rosary
Heather Chapel
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Buriel
Shakespeare Cemetery
Brisefio And Paulos Top Students At LHS
Laura Brisefio is valedictorian of Lordsburg High School 1986. Her achievements include Who's Who Among American High School Students JV and Varsity Cheerleader National Honor Society and Girls State Delegate plus multiple secretary roles. Paulos is salutatorian active in Band National Honor Society Office Education Association Girls State and student government plus cheerleading and class leadership.
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Brisefio
Paulos
LHS
Laura Brisefio
Lordsburg High School
Lisa Paulos
Office Education Association
Pat Williams Named District Court Clerk
Pat Williams was selected by Presiding Judge Norman Hodges for Hidalgo County District Court Clerk. She began duties on May 5, overseeing filed district court records. Former Western Bank officer for four and a half years, she is a Lordsburg resident married to Lance Williams with two children, Mark and Tricia, both students at Lordsburg High School, aided by Deputy Court Clerk Tina Elias.
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Pat Williams
Norman Hodges
Hidalgo County
Williams
Pat
Western Bank
Lordsburg
Lance Williams
Mark
Tricia
Lordsburg High School
Operation Clean-Up Day Declared Spring Cleaning Month
The city promotes a May event inviting up to 1000 workers for a community cleanup on May 17 with free debris pickup and vehicle removal. It warns of legal action for noncooperation on building and fire hazards, bans neglected vehicles, and urges residents to attend a post-event barbecue at Short Park. Mayor Pro-Tem Arthur Clark Smith signs the notice.
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Thomases
Lordsburg
Short Park
City Corner
South Main
Arthur Clark Smith
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Mrs. Williams
Tina Elias
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