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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1982
Page
2
A quirky local note recalls two mice invading a print shop and a candy chip machine, triggering traps with M and Ms bait. An outdoorsman employee halted the episode and refrained from publishing grisly photos. Other mentions cover public safety nerves, batting averages, and a missing Western Auto staffer with knee issues.
A collection of local letters applauds the Animas Band Booster Club for finally receiving band uniforms after ten years of fundraising and thanks supporters including businesses and organizations. Several entries praise community effort, salute the Animal Fire Rescue volunteers for a successful turkey shoot, and request continued advocacy for a needed crib for the handicapped. The message also notes space shuttle plans by 1990 to carry passengers, with about 50 annual flights anticipated.
A Hidalgo County Arts and Crafts Fair will be held November 5 and 6 at the Lordsburg Civic Center. Sponsored by the Extension Homemakers Council, exhibitors must display handmade items only and manage sales themselves if applicable. Items must be picked up by 4 p.m. November 6. Exhibitors may set up November 4 and 5 at designated times and must provide their own tables. The council excludes liability for loss or damage and emphasizes cleanliness and no food in display areas.
The Bureau of Land Management returned to Lordsburg to answer local questions after a recent meeting. District Manager Dan Rathby said he cares and will listen, bringing a tablet to record concerns during the session. The piece notes Hidalgo County farmers fared better economically in the past year than many peers.
The Governor's Office of Employment and Training Administration honored 1982 Bal ance of State CETA Summer Youth participants and supervisors at a September 17 ceremony in Albuquerque. First Lady Alice King presented plaques for Outstanding Participant, Supervisor, and Worksite across seven districts plus statewide winners. The program placed about 4000 youths in 180 hour summer jobs, excluding Bernalillo County.
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