Post office site chosen for Monahans, clear but years away
A letter from the U S Postal Service real estate office in Dallas confirms the Monahans post office will be built on a block bordered by 2nd Avenue Alice Betty and West Sealy facing 2nd Street. Carl Hyde says the one story facility should be completed within two years after land sales close. He notes design bids will follow land sale with a six month architect phase and 60 days to bid contracts. Construction may take 300 to 360 days after bidding. Continued on page 3.
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Appraisal Board Eyes Seminar on New Tax Laws
Ward County Appraisal Board directors may attend a seminar in Midland in late September to learn changes signed into law by Gov. Clements on August 14. Key 1984 reforms include quadrennial property reappraisals, a four year ratio study, and a single over 65 exemption application, with Hewett noting progress updating the district tax rolls.
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Texas oil landman and English PhD find rich ties to West Texas
Fred Mayer a Harvard educated geologist and petroleum engineer works as a landman in Ward County near Monahans. He partnered with his wife Pam a mud engineer and together they navigate county records leases and deed histories while chasing oil, often staying in remote towns. Mayer emphasizes meticulous reading of every legal phrase and the need to merge geology with law for ownership and funding of drilling programs.
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Newsbeat column notes pumpjack quips and dog debates in Monahans
News editor Bob Litten reports reader feedback as social chatter swirls around pumpjack versus drilling rig quotes by Precinct 2 Commissioner Spinks and L.A. Wester remarks on speed limits for hot meals. He also recalls a paste-up error in Thursday’s issue with the boy cleaning the country club pool.
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