Rain Readings Around Lordsburg Show Local Variability
Rainfall east of Lordsburg totals 9.28 inches year to date with readings from the National Weather Service station. Daily measurements by Ton Lowery note precipitation, temperature, fog and wind, and warn that rain can vary by exact location in the area. Observation months list 1988 data including Jan .92, Mar 40, Apr 168, May 0, Jun .20, Jul 2.20, Aug 3.38, with Sep unavailable.
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Lordsburg
US Department of Commerce
National Weather Service
Ton Lowery
Lordsburg Sees Progress as McDonalds Franchise Opens
City corner notes six years of effort by Stephen Hill and successors to attract business to Lordsburg Hidalgo County. Construction begins on a McDonald’s led by franchise owner Konopnicki. Public relations, infrastructure, and teamwork with Chamber of Commerce and media cited as key factors. Praise for Marsha Hill and Vanita Hatch for contributions.
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Dotn
McDonald's Fast Foods
Arizona
Lordsburg
Stephen Hill
Hidalgo County
Stephen
McDonald's
Konopnicki
Chamber of Commerce
Marsha Hill
Vanita Hatch
Hatch Realty
Bill Konopnicki
Ordsburg
City Council approves street paving bids and cuts 1988
Southwest Transit Mix won the low bid of 168971.15 for the paving project after revisions that reduced North Street from 30 to 26 feet and cut 150 feet of length. The plan puts the project over budget by 2000 while aiming to prep property for an industrial park. Also notes a gunfight reenactment at Shakespeare Ghost Town and parking lot work with a possible 2000 discount if done back to back.
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Southwest Transit Mix
North Street
Gold Street
Special Events
Smith
Petition Signers Deliver Hidalgo County Social Services Petition
A grand jury petition demanding inspection of Hidalgo County Social Services and staff, bearing 384 signatures, was delivered to the courthouse. A Deming meeting between Lou Gallegos and Pete Adolph led to plans for expanded Hidalgo County oversight and closer work with local staff.
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Hidalgo County
Deming
Lou Gallegos
State Human Services
Pete Adolph
Lordsburg
Adolph
George Duran
Howard
Citizen's Review Board
Human Services Department
Lordsburg Welcomes New McDonalds Building Grounded
McDonalds breaks ground Monday for a modern fast food facility to serve locals and travelers. Bill Konopnicki, operator of Globe Willcox and Safford restaurants, will own the Lordsburg franchise with a target opening date of December 20. Job applications will be available soon at the Chamber of Commerce and forwarded to Mr Konopnicki.
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McDonalds
Bill Konopnicki
Globe
Willcox
Safford
Lordsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Konopkicki
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