New Mexico Boys Ranch Faces 2.4 Million Suit
Community residents near Lovington and Belen react as the New Mexico Boys Ranch becomes a named defendant in a 2.4 million civil lawsuit. The suit centers on the death of 12 year old Larry Rash then known as Trepland during a hospital surgery and alleges negligent failure to contact his mother for permission. The ranch administrator and staff defend their care and note ongoing costs to defend the case while continuing to serve 44 boys at the facility.
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Lovington
New Mexico Boys Ranch
Belen
Supt
Michael Kull
New Mexico
Larry Rash
Larry
Trepland
Rash
F.F.A. E
McFarlin
Alamogordo
Belen General Hospital
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque
Local Man Mahanay Father Dies Funeral Rites Held
Funeral services for Bert Mahanay 64 were held February 17 at Possum Kingdom Lake after a year of ill health. Survivors include son Curtiss Mahanay of Lovington. Local family attended the services.
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Bert Mahanay
Possum Kingdom Lake
Curtiss Mahanay
Lovington
Refineries Face Unfavorable Tax Bill Over Sulfur Emissions
A New Mexico House committee gave an unfavorable report to a punitive tax on refineries and smelters emitting sulfur. The plan would levy five cents per pound in year one, rising to 20 cents by year three, with an expected $25.5 million in revenue if 60 percent removal is achieved. The measure faces opposition from industry groups and officials who argue it is confiscatory and premature.
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Santa FE
Salman
Peter Hannigan
New Mexico Oil and Gas Association
Fred O’chesky
State Bureau of Revenue
Nixon urges revenue sharing to boost city funding
President Nixon proposed a $2.3 billion per year revenue sharing plan to ensure cities receive at least their current federal aid for community development. He also promised housing reform proposals and a $110 million request for planning services in the next fiscal year, replacing subsidies and planning grants with a broader approach.
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Washington
Uoprh
Nixon
Congress
State of the Union
Colorado lawmaker seeks return of two counties to New Mexico
State Rep. Bobby F. Duran introduced a memorial asking the president to form a federal boundary commission to arrange the return of Conejos and Costilla Counties to Colorado to their previous status. He notes cultural ties to northern New Mexico and cites towns Antonito Luis Ft. Garland La Jara and Manassa as part of the area.
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Patrick Lamb
Santa FE Upi
Bobby F. Duran
D-Taos
Colorado
Duran
Federal Boundary Commission
Conejos
Costilla
New
New Mexico
Antonito
Luis
Ft. Garland
la Jara
Manassa
Jack Dempsey
New Mexicce
Wheeler Peak
Enumeration repeal recommended to pass in New Mexico
The House Privileges and Elections Committee backed repeal of the enumeration district reapportionment plans set for 1974 for the House and 1976 for the Senate. Senator Gladys Hansen noted costs up to 35000 for counties to switch. The 1970 census districts had prompted the 1971 and 1972 plans, now under repeal with Senate approval 34 to 3 and sent to the House floor.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Hansen
Weather Update for Eastern Plains and Central Mountains
Partly cloudy this afternoon and tonight with gusty northwest winds. Increasing clouds and showers Friday, cooler tonight. Highs and lows noted for Clovis Lovington Artesia and surrounding areas. Central Mountains expect similar trends with showers Friday, little temperature change in Santa Fe and Las Cruces area readings included.
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Eastern Plains
Clovis
Lovington
Artesia
Central Mountains
Santa Fe
Las Cruces
Bloodmobile Planned For Ken Schrader
The Bloodmobile from Lubbock Texas will operate in Lovington on Tuesday March 13 from 12 noon to 6 pm to aid a local resident Ken Schrader hospitalized in Albuquerque and to meet city wide blood demands. Lovington Civic Association sponsors the event urging all blood types.
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Lubbock
Texas
Lovington
Ken Schrader
Albuquerque
No-Fault Insurance Gets Solid Vote
The New Mexico Senate backed a no fault auto insurance bill similar to last year’s plan, sending it toward House action. If approved, New Mexico would become the 12th state with some form of no fault auto coverage. A House measure to fund higher pay for lower paid workers passed, while a probation reform bill failed on reconsideration.
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Patrick Lamb
Santa FE Upi
State Senate
House
Frank 0. Papen
D-Dona Ann
Papen
Senate
Judiciary Committee
New Mexico
Tibo Chavez
Valencia
Chavez
Ance
Allu Ie
Ralph Apodaca
Fred Luna
Valencia McKinley
Eloy Quintana
Santa Fe
Quintana
Draft lottery sets June 27 as top priority number
June 27 tops the draft lottery priority list for those turning 19 this year as the Selective Service System shifts toward an all volunteer military by July 1. Acting director Byron V. Pepitone opened the ceremony in the Commerce Department noting the move away from conscription and cautioning potential shortages if inductions resume in 1974. The drawing used two drums with 365 capsules, revealing winners as capsules were matched.
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Ney Warren L. Nelson
Pionceien
Byron V. Pepitone
Commerce Department
Vicky Ross
Washington, D.C
Daniel
Returning Prisoners Get Tumultuous Welcome
More than 2,000 people welcomed the last of the prisoners completing Phase II of Operation Homecoming as ambulance planes landed for refueling. Lt. Col. Leo K. Thomsenff and Staff Sgt. William Baird were among those arriving on crutches, while 56 former POWs began American soil reunions with cheers and leis before continuing to mainland bases.
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Honolulu
Leo K. Thomsneff
William Baird
Robert B. Fuller
Norman Gaddis
Knoxville
Tenn
Texas
California
Maryland
Illinois
New Storm System Expected Friday
A March storm moved from northeastern New Mexico bringing rain and snow. A second front followed soon after as the National Weather Service canceled a travelers advisory in the central mountains and forecast more moisture and a Friday arrival across the state.
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United Press International
New Mexico
National Weather Service
Central Mountains
Oklahoma
Texas
Cloudcroft
Taos
Espanola
Silver City
Albuquerque
Deming
Farmington
Gallup
Las Vegas
Santa Fe
Tucumcari
Santa Rosa
Springer
Weather Service
Carlsbad
Farmin
Alamogordo
Carlshad
New Mexico racing bill would cap track ownership
Public Affairs Committee backed a favorable recommendation on a bill limiting race track ownership in New Mexico to two per person or group and expanding the Racing Commission powers. An amendment, denounced as a "slap" to the commission and Gov. Bruce King by Francisco Urea, would abolish the current commission.
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Santa FE
Francisco Urea
Urea
Floor Fight Expected On House Bill 418
New Mexico House faces a floor battle after the Taxation and Revenue Committee failed to pass House Bill 418 by seven to nine. Proponents hope to overturn the committee ruling on the floor, risking survival, with critics arguing the bill hurts many districts while a few larger districts may benefit.
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House
New Mexico
House of Representatives
Taxation and Revenue Committee
Hoyt Pattison
D-Roosevelt
Curry
Lea
Localitizens Urged To Join Walk A Thon
Plans for the second annual March of Dimes walk a thon proceed with Eddie Richardson as overall chair. The 11.2 mile course includes seven check points, rest stops, and medical care. Entry blanks are at Liberty National New Mexico Bank and Trust and First National. sponsors are urged to join and challenges to opponents are welcome. Gifts are planned for categories as canisters aid the drive in Lovington.
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Eddie Richardson
Liberty National
New Mexico Bank and Trust
First National
Lovington
Lovington LPD Promotes Efficiency With Roster Changes
Lovington Police Department reshuffles ranks as corporal and lieutenant posts are eliminated. Rookie officers advance to second class after three months and to first class after a year. Three sergeants remain, with new and existing officers reorganized under Capt. Polson. Roughed salaries rise for all staff and rookies receive supervised training to improve investigative procedures and court handling.
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Lovington
Herb Cunningham
Paul Hecht
Archie Cunningham
Billy Bob Arnold
Ronnie White
Jim Elrod
Marshall Gates
Ed Thomas
Haskell Elkins
Larry Arthur
David Downs
Gene Littlejohn
Richard Stoops
Ken Neal
Tommy Crow
Neal
J. E. Polson
Cunningham
Betty Clark
City Commission
Hobbs Man Arraigned On Open Murder Charge
Luther Duckworth 41 of Hobbs was arraigned on an open murder charge in the death of Harold R. Ruple 40 of Aztec. Ruple died in a Hobbs hospital after a stabbing March 2. Duckworth was ordered held on $25 000 bond.
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Hobbs Upi
Luther Duckworth
Hobbs
Ckworth
Harold R. Ruple
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Graham
Yuna
Jungair
Bloodmobile
Andrews Afb
Air Force
Frederick A
Pattison
Tatum
Tommy Crow Jr
Lovington High School
U. S. Navy
Anne Caudle
Cathe
Crow
Tommy Crow Sr
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