Alamogordo Learns Water Woes From Old System And Nature
Alamogordo fights water shortages due to an antiquated 16 000 foot hillside pipeline, saline underground reservoir, and reliance on Sacramento Mountains runoff. Leaks drain daily 1.5 million gallons to two reservoirs while springs need cleaning. Snow absence triggered voluntary rationing and a 10 day outdoor watering ban in June.
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Water Shortage Strains City Supply in 1978
A hay shortage year hit city water use as one reservoir was drained for silt removal and two key wells failed. Normal output is 11.75 million gallons daily, but on Aug 0 1978 consumption reached 13.8 million gallons. Bonito Lake nearby provides a supplemental supply from mountain runoff near Ruidoso, shared with Holloman.
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Alamogordo Approves Bond For Desalination Plant
Water from springs in Alamo Canyon feeds a filtration plant as Alamogordo plans two new wells to boost supply. Residents previously rejected water repairs but this spring approved a $2 million city share of a $13 million desalinization project to treat salty groundwater.
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New Mexico prison slayings mark deadly escape attempt
Moses Gonzales, an 18 year old Yah Ta Hey man, was found hanged in his cell at the Intake Center. A prison guard was killed and others held hostage during an escape bid by five inmates in Cellblock 6. Warden Harvey Winans said five inmates were moved to an undisclosed county jail after negotiations and the incident remains under investigation.
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Magee
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Ohio
Santa Fe
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Fort Defiance man escapes jail in Gallup police report
Mike Nez age 20 escaped from Gallup police headquarters after being booked for public drinking. He slipped from officers twice, last seen northeast of the jail. Officer Caleman injured his back in a prior struggle. Police to conduct an investigation into the fourth jail escape in nine days and seventh this year.
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Fierge fight looms on AWACS
President Reagan seeks to sell five AWACS planes to Saudi Arabia. AIPAC leads opposition citing security and policy risks to Israel, while White House argues the sale safeguards oil interests and Gulf positioning. Congress faces a 50 day window after recess, with Senate seen as pivotal battleground.
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Gallup area Cub Scout packs form for youths eight to ten
Gallup McKinley County area forms Cub Scout packs for youths aged 8 to 10 reported on page 3 Living. A Saturday scrimmage at Gallup High School saw Gallup junior varsity move with Zuni and Crownpoint on page 4. A series on border illegal immigration notes up to 17,000 monthly, plus a 34-year-old guard’s family history. Annie Hall on ABC tonight.
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Sony-Quasar Dealer Servicenter Moves to New Little Bear’s Paes
The Sony-Quasar dealer Servicenter, Inc. relocates to a new address in Little Bear’s Paes region. Contact number 863-6362 provided for service and inquiries.
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Bomb attacks strike Ramstein and Lima embassies
Explosions rocked Ramstein Air Base in West Germany injuring 18 Americans including Brig. Gen. Joseph Moore and Lt. Col. Douglas Young, with a blast beneath a car. In Lima, seven blasts hit U.S. and Western targets, including the Embassy and ambassador residences, killing two people and injuring others amid anti American sentiment.
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Shuttle moves to launch pad for Columbia second spaceflight
At Cape Canaveral Agrospace workers rolled the shuttle Columbia to its pad for an October lift off the first U S craft to attempt a second manned mission. Delays from Sept 30 to Oct 9 due to ground equipment issues and testing, with launch teams cutting weeks to six days and workers getting Labor Day off. Astronauts Engle and Truly will command a five day flight to survey Earth resources and test a 50 foot robotic arm before satellite deployments. Meanwhile State Senator Les Houston formally entered the Democratic gubernatorial race in New Mexico with others likely to join.
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OJs Gas and Car Wash Opens at 1700 South Second
OJs Gas and Car Wash formerly Raincloud at 1700 South Second announces a grand opening now operating as Gulf Oil Products. Doors open at 7 am daily with extended hours.
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