Roswell Water Deal Back in Play as Lea County Rights Rise
In Roswell New Mexico promoter Bert Murphy reemerges amid a reform era water conflict. The 1971 session allowed a six inch increase in three acre foot annual irrigation rights, aiding Murphy’s Lea County water claim to Roswell. The deal hinges on 12 000 acre feet of Lea water and a disputed contract amid public policy and overuse concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Murphy
Roswell
New Mexico
Bert
Chaves County
Pecos
Steve Reynolds
Lea County
Gene Lamberson
Murphy
Mescalero Water Corporation
Reynolds
Jal
Lea County Water Association
State Supreme Court
Rosewell
Lovington
South Vietnamese repulse two major A Shau assaults
South Vietnamese forces and U.S. aircraft repelled two large North Vietnamese counterattacks in the A Shau Valley campaign. About 200 NVA were killed, while 90 South Vietnamese were killed or wounded in the first clash and 36 more in the second. Saigon troops also destroyed a base camp with an arms shop and 100 structures nearby, uncovering several weapons and ammunition cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
U.S
A Shau
Selective Service Board lists 45 new registrants
Selective Service Board No. 13 issues a list of new registrants. The names include Donald Byrd Ricky McLean Gene Bower George Bower Mackie Crossan Jeff rey Hall Michael Mason Robert Ramos W.L. Williams Santos Acosta Douglas Crowder Dale Harkins Mark Rich Mario Vasquez Samuel Wink les Eugene McCallum Dickie Erwin Thomas Ratliff Terry Mabrey Paul Pappas Ray Arnold Leo Bernard Lynn Bryant Albert Fairweather Keith Solberg Larry Byrum William Webb Matthew Gary Michael Thompson Terry Swift Kenneth Connelly William Freeman Pablo Ortega Duggan Wood Rudy Valderaz Benny Franklin Dale Carson Lionel Ybanez Eldridge Grayson Roger Haywood Robert Bowling Joseph DeFreeze Dale Cunningham Tommy Giese David Green Joe Collins Enrique Sefuntes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Board No. 13
Donald Byrd
Ricky McLean
Gene Bower
George Bower
Mackie Crossan
Jeffrey Hall
Michael Mason
Robert Ramos
W.L. Williams
Santos Acosta
Douglas Crowder
Dale Harkins
Mark Rich
Mario Vasquez
Samuel Winkles
Eugene McCallum
Dickie Erwin
Thomas Ratliff
Terry Mabrey
Paul Pappas
Ray Arnold
Leo Bernard
Lynn Bryant
Albert Fair
State psychiatrists resign at Las Vegas hospital
Two doctors at the New Mexico State Hospital in Las Vegas resign their posts. Dr Thomas Lowry, chief of psychiatric services since 1969, will leave June 8. Dr Bernice Elkin, hired August 1 1970, resigns effective June 15. Their departures bring resignations to eight from the DHS since April. Lowry cited deterioration over six months but gave no specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
N.M
New Mexico State Hospital
Thomas’ Lowry
State Hospital
Bernice Elkin
DHS
Belarmino Giron
Elkin
New Revenue Peak for Lea County Electric Cooperative
Lea County Electric Cooperative reports a 1970 revenue high of 4,104,604 with expenses of 3,382,861 and net margin near 900,000. Operating margins fell 10 percent from 1969 while non-operating revenue rose 45 percent to lift overall results, as patrons receive the annual report by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County Electric Cooperative, Inc
Lovington
Combined Taylor and Central Junior High Chorus Concert
The annual concert brings Taylor and Central Junior High choirs to Parnell Auditorium at 7 30. Central under Carol Brashear opens with Oliver selections and pieces like Georgy Girl Midnight Cowboy and Sound of Music. Skits will boost the program with Alvis Rogers directing the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Junior High School
Parnell Auditorium
Taylor
Alvis Rogers
Central Choraliers
Carol Brashear
Central Junior High School
Central
Central Cheraliers
Oliver
Michael
Ron
Sound of Music
Taylor Choir
Weather update for New Mexico plains and mountains
Eastern plains see increasing cloudiness on Friday with warmer afternoons. A few thundershowers possible over mountains along the northern border and extreme south in the afternoon or evening, about five percent rain chance. Lovington highs 82, lows 52. Clear to partly cloudy tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening from the central mountains westward. Friday partly cloudy with widely scattered thundershowers in the south and west. warming trend overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
New Mexico
Bi lingual Education Shines in Silver City and Deming
Two southwestern New Mexico schools receive praise for bilingual education. Report by Bill Feather notes district efforts, student achievement, and community support in Silver City and Deming amid broader state focus on language programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Feather
Associated Press
Santa FE
Southwestern
New Mexico
May 31 to Be Closing Day Observed
Loy ington officials announce May 31 will be a holiday with local merchants closing in observance of Memorial Day May 30. July 4 and other holidays are also recognized for district observance. State praise for Silver City and Deming schools in bilingual education noted by Public School Finance Chief Harry Wugater with reference to Title I programs and district testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyington
Audean Davis
Chamber of Commerce
Harry Wugaker
Silver City and
Deming
Wugalter
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Cobre
Grant County
Cobre Board of Education
Silver City
Wagakter
Wagalter
Rep Harold Runnels Leaves ICU After Mild Heart Attack
Rep Harold Runnels exits Bethesda Naval Hospital intensive care and begins two daily calls while recovering from a mild heart attack. He faces a three week stay with travel and speaking engagements canceled including Lovington commencement on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Runnels
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Lovington
Services Held In Oklahoma for Robert Bannister
Mr and Mrs John Jordan attended funeral services for her brother Robert Bannister age 57 in Broken Arrow Oklahoma. He had suffered ill health for several years. Services were held Monday. The Jordans left Sunday and returned home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jordan
Broken Arrow
Okla
Robert Bannister
Bannister
Jordans
Tent revival planned in Hobbs starting June 6
Interdenominational tent revival planned in Hobbs over East Broadway and Taylor Streets with attendance open to all. Evangelist William B. Sawyer of Arlington Texas to lead services. Monday prayers at 7 a.m. at the Good Eats Bakery building near the tent. Ministers and interested laymen invited to a Dutch luncheon May 19 at the Friendship Center next to the bakery to discuss plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Beetween East Broadway
Taylor Streets
Willliam B. Sawyer
Arlington
Texas
Good Eats Bakery
Friendship Center
Box Supper Planned By Chaparral NMJCR Club
Chaparral New Mexico Junior College Republican Club sponsors a box supper on Saturday May 15 at 6 30 pm in Chaparral Park. The public is invited to bring a box and enjoy social time with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico Junior College Republican Club
Chaparral Park
YCC Sets 6 PM Meeting Time for Concert Conflicts
The Youth Crusade for Christ will meet at 6:00 PM instead of 7:00 PM to allow attendance at the Junior High School Choral Concert. The gathering will be at Tonie Simpson’s home, 714 South 4th Street, and all youths are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Crusade For Christ
Tonie Simpson
South 4Th Street
Mrs. Capitola Cornett Dies in Lovington Hospital
Capitola Cornett 75 longtime Lovington resident died yesterday at Lovington Lea General Hospital after three days there. Widow of Dr Craig Cornett she lived at Good Samaritan Home and previously with daughter Mrs Bette Taylor. Funeral Friday May 14 at 2 PM Smith-Rogers Chapel with burial at Woodbine Cemetery Artesia at 5. Survivors include son Robert Cornett Dallas Texas brother L D McKinney Sr Hobbs four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Capitola Cornett
Lovington
Lovington Lea General Hospital
Craig Cornett
Good Samaritan Home
Bette Taylor
W. Polk
Smith-Rogers Chapel
Aaron White
Robert A. Buck
Woodbine
Artesia
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