Lordsburg Council Holds Short Session with Light Agenda
Lordsburg City Council met in regular session Tuesday with full attendance and limited new business. Discussion covered Judge Noce’s suspension system, possible fines for juveniles and parent liability, a $500,000 International Systems grant for north-side housing loans, zoning finalization and commission setup, city vehicle use concerns, citizen reporting, and a Glen Acres water system offer at $50,000 from realtor Jack Morgan explored with Jim McCutcheon.
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Sherri Arredondo
Lordsburg
Noce
New Mexico
Alvarez
International Systems, Inc
Mayor Hill
George Craig
Dennis Estrada
Manny Rendon
Bob Allred
Harold Bishop
Hill
Jack Morgan
Jim McCutcheon
Glen Acres
New Mexico Gets 250000 Grant for SP Clifton Branch Repair
The Department of Transportation approves a 250000 grant to New Mexico to rebuild the Clifton Branch Line of the Southern Pacific Railroad in Hidalgo County. SP will cover 30 percent of costs. Dignitaries highlight economic gains, safer transport, and temporary job growth during a 60 to 90 day renovation.
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New Mexico
Department of Transportation
State of
Peter V. Domenici
Harrison
Jack’ Schmitt
Clifton/ Morenci
Playas
Arizona
Texas
Manuel Lujan Jr
Hidalgo County
MVD To Be Closed For Employee Seminar
The Motor Vehicle Department will be closed October 20 and 21 as staff attend a training seminar.
Special Meetings Set By Hidalgo County Commissioners
Hidalgo County Board of Commissioners met for the regular monthly session on Friday October 8 chaired by Jack Morgan in Chairman Noce's absence. The first order of business concerned Rancho Cielo Subdivision.
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Hidalgo County Board of Commissioners
Jack Morgan
Noce
Rancho Cielo Subdivision
Cotton City court project stalls as funds sit idle
County commissioners reported the Cotton City basketball court slab is finished but no further work has occurred. Budget funds for the project are currently nil, and officials seek pipe for goals and backstop materials while inviting public input at a special Rodeo meeting. A variance request for Rancho Cielo’s large map and use of Rodeo landfill were discussed along with revenue sharing plans and lighting for the Road Forks overpass.
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Cotton City
Joe Croom
Rodeo
Rancho Cielo
Road Forks
State Highway Dept
Shady Grove
Highway Department
Two Con
Hidalgo County Politicians Heat Up Campaign Visit
A wave of political activity hits Lordsburg as Democratic and Republican campaigns converge at Lordsburg Airport and local venues. Democratic Attorney General candidate Paul Bardacke, House candidate Caleb Chandler, and Governor hopeful Toney Anaya address crowds with plans on jobs and state issues while Republican figures like Mrs. Gayle Irick and supporters discuss water rights, the Sage Brush Rebellion, and the Severance Tax Fund. Local students and area coordinators host meet and greet events, generating debate on party platforms and the future of New Mexico politics.
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Hidalgo County
Felipe Alvarez
Maura Rico
Lordsburg
Toney Anaya
Paul Bardacke
Caleb Chandler
Marrufo
Southside Elementary
Pressler
Dugan-Tarango Middle School
Moore
Becky Diaz
Lois Howard
Dutch Depaoli
House of Representatives
New Mexico
Anaya
Jeff Bingaman
Harrison
Jack” Schmitt
Silver City
America
Civic Center
Gayle Irick
Dinah Culberson
Pam Sanders
Kim Massey
Animas-Playas
Irick
John
Conley
Texas
Sage Brush
BLM
Caleb Chandler Plans Visit Here Monday
Caleb Chandler, candidate for Congress in the Second District, will visit Hidalgo County on Monday, October 18, meeting residents countywide. A former State Senator from Curry County since 1977, he sits on Judiciary and Finance panels and led the 1981 Interim Criminal Justice Study Committee. He runs against incumbent Republican Joe Sheen with a New Mexico first platform. Massey, county coordinator, says residents will have opportunity to speak with him during the county tour.
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Caleb Chandler
Hidalgo County
Sheila Massey
Chandler
Caleb
Curry County
Senate
U.S. House
Joe Sheen
New Mexico
New
Fire Danger Rises In Gila National Forest
The Gila National Forest faces higher fire danger amid cool evenings and windy days. Dry, curing grasses and dried fuels heighten risk. Three man caused fires in the past week, the largest north of Silver City burned 10 acres. Forest Supervisor Ken Scoggins urges caution with campfires and tools.
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Gila National Forest
Silver City
Ken Scoggin
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John Irick
Gila Forest
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