Lordsburg Trustees Launch Citywide Improvement Drive
Roll call shows Mayor Steven Hill and Councillors present as Lordsburg’s new administration begins a facelift plan. Councillor Smith notes long neglected street repairs will now be addressed with A Street prioritized for overhaul within the year, using temporary measures until full repair is feasible. Continued on Page 6.
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Sherri Arrendondo
Steven Hill
Clark Smith
Manuel Ramirez
Felipe Alvarez
Herbert Collins
Harriet Malott
Smith
Reunion nostalgia as 1920s40s alumni return to Lordsburg
Emotions ran high at the class reunion for the 1920s 30s and 40s with alumni meeting at the Civic Center 246 registered for the event. the 1920 class boasted 100 percent attendance with Eunice Williams Baker and James Wells traveling farthest from Cocoa Beach Florida and Cocoa Beach resident Mrs Baker.
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John Schimmel
Mavericks
Judy Fisher
Mary Louise Noce Morgan
Civic Center
Eunice Williams Baker
James Wells
Lordsburg
Baker
Cocoa Beach
Florida
Election Countdown In Hidalgo County 1982
Hidalgo voters face key deadlines from September 21 to October 1 with registration closing, in person absentee voting starting September 23, and write inDeclarations due October 1. The County Clerk notes extended absentee ballot handling and mailing through October 23 for ballots to residents within U S continental limits.
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Hidalgo
Becky Diaz
Up-To-Date Grocery Expands as Lordsburg Store Celebrates
Longstanding Lordsburg business Up-To-Date Grocery launches an Expansion Sale to showcase its larger floor space and ongoing renovations. The article traces 85 years of family ownership from D S Pon and Dong Teung to current managers Jack and Mae Dong, with Junior Dong and Camy guiding since 1976. It highlights decades of loyal staff including Adeline Diaz, Lawrence Medina, Beatrice Fierro, Mary Montoya, Mary Helen Estrada, Jo Ann Finley, and several full and part-time stocking clerks.
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Adelina Diaz
Bea Fierro
Junior
Camy Dong
Sherri Arrendo
Lordsburg
D.S. Pon
Dong Teung
Jack Dong
Mae
Junior Dong
Camy
Jack
Adeline Diaz
Lawrence Medina
Beatrice Fierro
Mary Montoya
Mary Helen Estrada
Jo Ann Finley
Michael Laverio
Mike Campos
Joey Montoya
Rosie Ramirez
Rosa Campos
Jo Ann
LeRoy Roybal
Gayle Irick Plans Visit To Hidalgo County
On Saturday October 9 Gayle Irick wife of GOP hopeful John Irick visits Hidalgo County. She attends a 10 a.m coffee at Lordsburg Civic Center and hosts talks with attendees. Lunch at Sunshine Haven Nursing Home followed by a tea at Playas, then a dinner and dance at Playas Community Center with her as guest of honor.
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Gayle Irick
John Irick
Hidalgo County
Lordsburg Civic Center
Crimestoppers Seek Clues To Animas Valley Clinic Burglary
Crime Stoppers seeks information on the August 8 burglary at Animas Valley Clinic. Entry gained via the front door. some injectable drugs were stolen. Report tips to Crime Stoppers at 542-8200, with no need to reveal your name. Hidalgo County Crime Stoppers also reachable at 542-8200.
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Animas Valley
Hidalgo County
NMSU To Hold Education Classes Here
The Dona Ana Branch of New Mexico State University will sponsor two basic education courses for adults in Lordsburg during the current school year. English as a second language and GED Preparation will be taught Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Dugan-Tarango Middle School. The first class meetings and registration are Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. No enrollment fee.
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Dona Ana
New Mexico State University
Lordsburg
Dugan-Tarango Middle School
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Chris Musquiz
Freddie Morelos
George Craig
M-D Drilling
C” Weil
Jim Wells
Lordsburg Municipal Board of Education
Board Room
Lordsburg Municipal School
Fourth Street
Continental
United States
Dongs
NMSU
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