Lordsburg Sues Over Human Rights Ruling in Sixth District Court
The City of Lordsburg filed an appeal with the Sixth District Court on Oct 12 seeking a jury trial over a New Mexico Human Rights Commission decision. The case involves 17 city workers alleging discrimination in hiring pay and promotion and seeks reinstatement or back pay plus legal costs. The commission also ordered lessons in discriminatory practices and back wages.
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Father Burkus Takes Over Duties At St. Josephs
Father John Burkus the new priest at St Joseph s Catholic Church was born in Lithuania and has lived in the United States since 1955. He faced hardship during ordination under Russian occupation and endured years evading troops before fleeing to Germany in 1944. Now based in the Southwest he serves in Lordsburg after earlier posts in Hillsboro Anthony and Kermit.
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Six Major Projects Underway in Lordsburg
Lordsburg residents see six simultaneous projects across sewer water airport streets Railroad Ave and Interstate 10 totaling about 10 million dollars. City engineer James Casady notes sewer and water funded largely by federal departments with city and state contributions. Airport to finish in about 30 days while Interstate 10 stretches two years with notices to proceed pending paperwork.
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County Offices Closed for Veterans Day Observance
Hidalgo County court house city hall and post office close Monday October 22 in observance of Veterans Day. Several Lordsburg businesses including the bank will also be closed.
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Chamber Road Petition Gains Momentum
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce board circulates a petition for a direct route from the Phelps Dodge Smelter site to Lordsburg. The petition, backed by 250 to 300 names, will be presented to Hidalgo County Commissioners at the next meeting.
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Absentee Ballots Now Available in County Clerk's Office
County Clerk Emma J. Scofield announces absentee ballots are available at the clerk’s office. Voting will occur there with a deadline of 5 p.m. on November 1.
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