Four thousand motorcyclists descend on Ruidoso for Aspencade
BILLIE SURMIC reports four thousand riders converge on Ruidoso for the Aspencade Motorcycle Convention. The crowd includes couples, families, and dogs on cycles, with bikes featuring custom upholstery, radios, and travel trailers. Participants come from across the nation and several foreign countries for trade shows, tours, and socializing. The tone contrasts the peaceful, stylish riding culture with the era’s fuel economy debates, noting mileage gains over cars and a stance against OPEC.
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Ruidoso
Burglaries Rise in Artesia as Patrol Needs Grow
Artesia Police Chief Bobby Bishop reports 18 commercial burglaries and 13 residential break ins from July to September, with August and September busiest. Despite $12,999.96 stolen, $8,524.96 recovered. $23,629.95 recovered against $25,725.56 stolen. Motion to hire an additional patrolman adds about $14,000 yearly cost plus overtime.
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Bureaucrat halts coal fines under 1977 mining law
U.S. Interior Department enforcement chief Harriet Marple stops mailings of assessment notices for unpaid fines. The uncollected sums pile in the Megabucks Box, while deadlines pass and coal operators evade penalties. Congress intended tough enforcement, but actions weaken compliance.
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