Chemical spill prompts Lordsburg evacuation and cleanup
A leaking drum of highly inflammable chemical caused evacuation in Lordsburg. Lite Trucking Co owned the transport, 250 pounds of cat litter soaked up the spill, sand was analyzed for contamination, and drums were sealed with hazardous waste placards. Waste will go to a California landfill. Local agencies including the sheriff, fire department, Hidalgo Emergency Services, state highway, city officials, churches, schools, residents, and state police coordinated the response.
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Texas
Lite Trucking Co
Lordsburg
Border Cowboy's
California
Sheriff's Department
Armed Robberies Reported in Animas and Lordsburg
Sheriff Billy Darnell reports two alien suspects linked to robberies in the Animas area and on Lordsburg north side. In Animas, intruders seized 9 weapons from the Walter home after tying Medina, injuring him. suspects fled in a 1973 Dodge Dart later found in Colorado Springs. Deporto charged with armed robbery at Hidage Bar. Deputy Chavez led the pursuit and gun recovery. Desert Medical Associates shifts Wednesday closure to afternoons.
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Reed
Billy Darnell
Rusty Walters
Animas
Lordsburg
Walter
Walters
Mr. Medina
Medina
Colorado Springs
Darnell
Hidalgo County
U.S
Gray Ranch
Sheriff's Department
Juan
Richard Chavez
Chavez
Deporto
Fit Deporto
Billy Darnell Deproto
Wanted suspects in armed robbery and auto theft case
Two suspects sought in connection with an armed robbery, aggravated assault, and auto theft. Mexican national, 20 years old, 5 feet 6 inches, 120 pounds, high cheekbones. Notable features include tattoos on left hand fingers of a club, diamond, heart, and spade, a battery operated watch, white band, and white face.
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Rawbone
Exploratory Water Bid Details and Future Grants Discussed
The article notes the water quality at the exploratory site was better than current wells but extraction was limited by quantity. Larson’s bid neared $60,000, yet only $35,000 was used per Arredondo. City bears 25 percent of the $35,000 with $67,000 total available and potential for future grants. The water’s high mineral content drives ongoing search for a purer source.
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Larson
Arredondo
My Dog By Ruth Brickley Bishop
A short verse about training a dog to fetch the paper and scratch the door, provoking neighbors’ stares after four papers lay on the floor. The speaker declares ending the “Hold Up Game” and a plan to avoid joints, ending with a sigh and a tearful note.
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Ruth Bishop
Lions Approve Six Glasses Applications
The Lordsburg Lions Club approved six eyeglasses requests in the past two weeks mainly referred by the school nurse. Lion Fred Little said a $1,000 check was given to the Joni Umphres Fund from beef ticket sales, with remaining money to be turned in soon. The club is planning additional fundraisers.
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Lordsburg Lions Club
Lions Club
Lion Fred Little
Joni
Umphres Fund
Lions
Thank You To the Loving People of Lordsburg and Hidalgo
Rita Lindsay expresses gratitude to the residents of Lordsburg and Hidalgo County for prayers during illness. She credits God with giving strength, peace, and comfort, and thanks those who sent cards, calls, plants, flowers, and meals, acknowledging the community’s love.
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Lordsburg
Hidalgo County
Rita Lindsay
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Clothing Junction
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