Hyrum Pace of Virden Dies at 90 in Silver City
Virden resident Hyrum Martin Pace died at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City at age 90. Services were October 10 in Duncan with full military honors by Swift Murphy Post 32 and burial in Virden Cemetery. Pace, born March 12, 1900 in Thatcher, Arizona, lived in Virden most of his life, served in WWI, on LDS missions, and as a longtime county commissioner. survived by 3 sons, 3 daughters, 2 sisters, 31 grandchildren, 68 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Caldwell Funeral of Safford handled arrangements. Also noted: Hidalgo County Advisory Council election Friday October 12 at 9 am–3 pm. Lordsburg-Hidalgo Museum Board meeting October 15 at 3 pm in City Council Chamber.
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Hyrum Martin Pace
Virden
Gila Regional
Silver City
Duncan Stake Center
Charles M. Clouse
Swift Murphy Post
American Legion
Hyrum
Thatcher
Arizona
Nancy Orpha Boggs
James Orlando Pace
New Mexico
Duncan
Melba Duke
Tom
Mesa
Gerald
Clifton
Kent
Tucson
Lorna Mortensen
Animas
Marcia Peterson
Pima
Alice Boyle
Leahs
Ruthe
Safford
Dora Bradshaw
Lordsburg
Lordsburg - Hidalgo County
Citizens Discuss Uses for Enrichment Center at Civic Center
A group of interested residents met Saturday at the Civic Center to discuss options for repurposing the Enrichment Center, the former high school, and to form a steering committee to explore possible uses led by Pansy.
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Civic Center
Old High School
Pansy
Lordsburg Debates Legalized Gambling At Public Forum
A October 3 public forum in Lordsburg drew about 40 residents to discuss legalized gambling. Supporters said gambling could create jobs while opponents asked for specifics on types and impact. A citizen committee was formed to gather opinions and oversee renovation plans for the Enrichment Center with a $1000 asbestos assessment discussed.
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Lordsburg
Special Events
Felipe Alvarez
McDonald
Harvey Lang
Doug Gavin
Mac McPherson
Pagell
Old High School
Lang
Lordsburg Drug
Western Auto
Lordsburg Liberal
MacPherson
Santa Fe
McPherson
Bruce King Campaign Visit to Lordsburg Saturday Morning
Bruce King the Democrat candidate for Governor will be in Lordsburg Saturday morning for a brief visit. A no host breakfast at Rico's Restaurant will host the former Governor his wife Alice and Lt. Governor hopeful Casey Luna from 7:30 to 9:30 AM. The group will depart Lordsburg at 10:30 AM with attendees urged to meet at Rico's. breakfast optional.
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Bruce King
Lordsburg
Alice
Casey Luna
Rico
Luna
First Step Taken In Paving Project NDA SCHULZ
Lordsburg City Council authorizes Mayor Diaz to contact a consulting engineer as an early step in the city paving grant bond plan. North Street paving is discussed with funding deadlines set for November 1990 through 1992, and the urgency to use funds for street repairs emphasized by Molly Orona.
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NDA Schulz
Lordsburg
Salvador Diaz Jr
Molly Orona
Orona
Sherri Arrendondo
Arrendondo
North Street
Kipps Seek Road Barricade On Playas Road
Justin Kipp of the Kipp Cattle Co requests the commission place a fence to block unauthorized traffic on Playas road. Noce says highway department inquiries have not yielded replies and the panel will meet with highway attorneys to discuss the road issue.
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Willi Reynolds
Justin Kipp
The
Kipp Cattle Co
Playas Road
Noce
State Highway Department
Homer Baird
Services Held Here For Jose Montoya
Jose L. Montoya, 73, Lordsburg resident, died Monday October 8 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City. Visitation was Wednesday at 5:00 PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, rosary at 7:00. Funeral Mass Thursday at 10:00 at St. Joseph's, Order of the Augustinian Recollects officiating. Interment at Shakespeare Cemetery. Pallbearers: Angel Lopez, Manuel Lopez, Joey Ruiz, Oscar Barrio, Nuco Artiaga, Lupito Lopez. Born August 3, 1917 in Pinos Altos, he was a miner, lifelong Lordsburg resident, Army veteran, survived by 3 stepdaughters Socorro Vargas, Lupe Madero, Moni Talavera. brother Manuel Montoya. 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Ramona L Montoya April 14, 1990. Baca's Heather Funeral Chapels in charge.
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Jose L. Montoya
Lordsburg
Gila Regional Medical Center
Silver City
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Order of the Augustinian
Shakespeare Cemetery
Angel Lopez
Manuel Lopez
Joey Ruiz
Oscar Barrio
Nuco Artiaga
Lupito Lopez
Pinos Altos
United States Army
Socorro Vargas
Lupe Madero
Moni Talavera
Manuel Montoya
Lords
Hunter Safety Course Opens October 22 in Hidalgo County
A comprehensive hunter education course runs Monday October 22 through Friday October 26 at 4 00 PM in the Hidalgo County Courthouse Extension Office. Charlie Siepel and Rodney Plowman lead instruction on rifle shotgun bow handling safety wildlife management field survival and more. Completion yields a hunter education card required for those under 18 to hunt or shoot. attendance is mandatory for all sessions. For details and registration contact Charlie Siepel at 542 9291.
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Hidalgo County
Charlie Siepel
Rodney Plowman
New Mexico
Animas Board Considers Cafeteria Count Down
At a regular meeting the Animas Board of Education noted a sharp drop in cafeteria counts from last year. Members and attendees discussed fixes including menu revisions and a longer lunch period. Five minutes were added to lunch and the day. Principal reports covered October events such as parent teacher conferences and homecoming. Board president honored Ruben Maest for ten years of service. Next meeting set for November 13.
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Animas Board of Education
Carolyn Schwickerath
Griego
Lombard
Will Swift
Ruben Maest
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Hyrum Pace
Caldwell Funeral
Area Agency On Aging
Southwest New Mexico Area Agency On Aging
Hidalgo County Advisory Council
Rodeo Community
Museum Board
By Linda Schulz
Pansy McDonald
Bill Oliver
Lordsburg Optimist Club
Don Kling
Tom Chavez
Kling
Gavin
Lions Club
Maura Rico
Kipps
Milt Jensen
Greenlee County TV Association
Jose Montoya
Hunter
National Guard Armory
Animas Board
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