Finance Board approves temporary transfers in New Mexico highway dept
Gov. Apodaca gains Finance Board approval to move Highway Engineer James Bird to the Park and Recreation Commission and Deputy Director Jean Rodriguez to Health and Social Services. The action aims to stabilize a department amid a power struggle with three Highway Commission members and a reorganization set for March 31, 1978. Bird and Rodriguez expressed shock yet agreed to cooperate as the search for an acting chief or deputy director begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
State Finance Board
Jerry Apodaca
James Bird
Jean Rodriguez
Highway Department
Bird
State Park and Recreation Commission
Finance Board
Rodriguez
Highway Commission
Franklin
Apodaca
State Highway Commission
Commission
Albuquerque Girl Crowned NMMI Homecoming Queen 1977
Lynda Selby a 17 year old Manzano High senior was named NMMI homecoming queen for 1977 78 Wool Bowl weekend. Her court includes Nancy Crawford Kim Madsen Karla Mask and Gay Lynn Bass with Miss Mask from Conchas Dam and Miss Madsen from Roswell.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico Military Institute
Lynda Selby
Manzano High School
Corps of Cadets
Nancy Crawford
Kim Madsen
Roswell
Karla Mask
Conchas
Charles Selby
Sam C. de Baca
NMMI
Miss Mask
West Texas State University
Canyon
Terry Newton
Conchas Dam
Institute
G.L. Mask
Union Avenue widening project to 4 lanes eyed for Roswell
Roswell city officials explain a $1.2 million Union Avenue widening plan funded by federal urban aid matching funds. The 2.3 mile stretch from Poe Street to Riverside Drive will gain four driving lanes a continuous left turn lane and improved drainage traffic signals and crossings. A public hearing is set for 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall.
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Roswell
Union Avenue
Isaac J. Pino
Pino
Poe Street
Riverside Drive
State Highway Department
Tilden Street
Pine
Sadat to visit Jerusalem for 36 hours and speak to Knesset
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat will spend 36 hours in Jerusalem starting Saturday night and address Israel's parliament. He aims to call for Israeli withdrawal from 1967 lands and a Palestinian state but faces opposition at home and from regional foes. The trip signals unprecedented Arab recognition of Israel despite mixed backing.
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Associated Press
Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Jerusalem
Menahem Begin
Sadat
Syria
Beirut
Yasir Arafat
Israel
Begin
Damascus
Hafez Assad
Assad
Iraq
Libya
Afnial
Middle East
Ismailia
U.S
Hermann Eilts
Carter
Officials approve new topping on courthouse
The Chaves County Courthouse roof was replaced and passes final inspection. Allen Roofing Co. Inc. installed the topping and guarantees no defects for two years. The $15,459 three week repair followed rainbacked water damage to the district court law library and county clerk records.
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Allen
Allen Roofing Co. Inc
Roswell
William H. Wolf
Chaves County
Carson Lowman
N. Main St
District Court Law Library
Wolf
Hamilton Roofing Co
Roofing Upgrade Reconstructs 15600 Sq Feet Across Seven Sections
Wolf notes his 35 years in roofing aided county commissioners on the seven section project covering 15600 square feet. The six man crew replaced the roof and performed quality checks on materials while Allen cites extended life beyond 20 years and extensive drainage work including enlarged pipes and new metal outlets.
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Wolf
Allen
County officials urge repeal of 1977 property tax cap
Officials from the assessor, commission, and treasurer affiliates urged New Mexico to repeal the 10 percent annual property tax cap set by Senate Bill 96. They recommended four years to reassess the county by 1977 market values to create a fair base. The group spoke at the NMAC midwinter conference with plans to submit a composite legislative package by December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico Association of Counties
NMAC
Sally Port Inn
Chaves
Timothy Z. Jennings
Commissioners
Revenue and Taxation Committee
Senate
Colin McMillan
Rchaves-Debaca
Jennings
New Mexico
Arthur E. Trujillo
Santa Fe
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Nick Franklin
Department
Mrs. Rodriguez
Jim Denison
Hobbs
Denison
Paul Sturiale Photo
Filbert Rios
Samuel Lewis
Ismail Fahmy
Awar Sadat
Paul Stursale
Igs
Trujillo
Arnold Crabb
Carlsbad
Association
Board of Trustees
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