Lovington Decks Halls As Christmas Fast Approaches
Lovington buzzes over a big Christmas scene with lights up managed by John and Andy Graham. The Nativity Scene will grace the courthouse lawn amid coldest forecast day, while the Ramseys praise free trailer parking and park stays boosting travel. Orlando Gallegos eyes a Democratic lieutenant governor bid, seeking wider federal prospects.
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Lovington
Grahams
No. 3
John
Andy
Parkeview Elementary
Denton Hardware
Carl Johnson
Harold
Tomorerow
Texas
Arkansas
Mama
George Ram
el City
Mackenzie Park
Lubbock
Andrews
Levelland
Orlando Gallegos
Orlando
State Senators Criticize Constitutional Convention Tactics
Sen. Anthony Lucero labeled delegates the pink berets and said the convention seeks to ruin New Mexico. Sen. R.C. Morgan questioned delegates for discrediting opponents, amid a council vote supporting a pro con booklet for the proposed constitution. The council also delayed budget plans for 1970 1971 until after the upcoming election.
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Bruce King
College Presidents Object to Loan Provision in NM Constitution
Five private college leaders in New Mexico oppose section 4 D of Article IX which would limit state supported student loans to institutions under state control. They say they do not oppose the constitution overall and criticize the loan provision only. Leaders include Brother Cyprian Luke at College of Santa Fe and NM Independent College Association, Dr J L Burke College of the Southwest, Sister Marilyn Doiron University of Albuquerque, Dr Richard Weigle St Johns College, and Dr James Gibson College of Artesia.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Borhter Cyprian Luke
College of Santa Fe
The
New Mexico Independent College Association
J.L. Burke
College of the Southwest
Hobbs
Marilyn Doiron
University of Albuquerque
Richard Weigle
St. John’s College
James Gibson
College of Artesia
Lovington Scout Drive Aims to Boost Program
The Lovington annual Boy Scout fundraiser is underway this week and runs through December 15. Mark Kennedy chairs the drive with five local team captains including Bart Finney Mike Allen Meredith Smith and Bill DeMore. Kennedy says the program will be expanded to reach more boys and strengthen scouting.
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Lovington
Mark Kennedy
Kennedy
Bart Finney
Mike Allen
Meredith Smith
Bill DeMore
Unemployment Dips Sharply in November Report
The Labor Department said unemployment fell five tenths of a percent to 3.4 percent as November records show 78.7 million employed. Labor force declined by 83,000 with teens and women leaving the workforce, while earnings slipped and average weekly pay fell to 116.63 dollars.
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Washington
Labor Department
Howard Stambler
Division of Employment Analysis
Stambler
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nixon
Senate action on New Mexico public works bill completed
Senate approved a public works measure funding New Mexico projects including 1.85 million for Cochiti Reservoir and 2.2 million for the Albuquerque south diversion channel. Other allocations cover Galisteo Reservoir 2.069 million, Los Esteros planning, Alamogordo dam modification, Carlsbad project 640 thousand, Pecos River Basin salvage 400 thousand, Navajo project 170 thousand, Hammond 350 thousand, and Tucumcari 120 thousand.
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Senate
Bureau of Reclamation
Army Engineer
New Mexico
Cochiti
Senate House
Galisteo Reservoir
Los Esteros
Alamogordo Dam
Carlsbad
Pecos River Basin
Navajo Pro
MVD Opens Lovington Office With Individual Phone Line
Lovington MVD announces its new dedicated phone number 396-5358 for office services. Kay Aston and Dot Altman are the contacts for information, replacing the previous Lovington Police Department line.
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Lovington
Motor Vehicle Department
Explanation Requested On Useless Bridge
Santa Fe New Mexico article notes the Legislative Council seeks a Highway Department explanation for a two lane bridge over I-40 west of Albuquerque built on a recently finished section. Rep Bennie Aragon calls the structure a bridge to nowhere and urges a useful purpose with state funds. Council staff will obtain a statement from the Highway Department on future use.
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Santa FE
Legislative Council
Highway Department
98Th Street
Interstate 40
Albuquerque
Coors Road
Nine-Mile Hill
Bennie Aragon
D-Bernalillo
Coun
Aragon
Bernalillo County
Cargo Outlines 1970 New Mexico Legislative Agenda
Gov. David Cargo described his planned 1970 legislative program in a talk to the Optimist Clubs of Albuquerque. He intends bills on film industry development student loans drug abuse and Motor Vehicle Department reforms contingent on voters approving a new constitution next Tuesday. He seeks 100000 to speed film industry promotion and enabling legislation for State Investment Council powers.
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Albuquerque
David Cargo
Cargo
State Investment Council
Leos Sponsor Saturday Dance at Armory
Leos will sponsor a public dance this Saturday at the National Guard Armory in Lovington with The Brutes from Lubbock providing music. The event runs 9 p.m. to midnight with tickets at 1.50 for singles and 2 dollars for couples.
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Lovington Leos
The
Brutes
Lubbock
National Guard Armory
Weather on the Southeastern plains turns windy and cold
A weather notice reports windy conditions across the Southeastern plains with occasional rain and snow tonight. Saturday brings partly cloudy skies and colder temperatures with Lovington seeing a low around 30 and a high near 45.
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Lovington
Churches To Meet For James Study Weekend
Calvary Baptist Church joins First Baptist Church for a two evening study of the Book of James conducted by Dr. Virtus Gideon of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Sessions begin Friday and Saturday at 7 00 p m at First Baptist with Calvary holding Sunday School at 9 45 a m and all other services at First Baptist Sunday. No Calvary services besides Sunday School this Sunday.
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Calvary Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Virtus Gideon
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Texas
Calvary
First Baptist
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