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VOLUME 19 ISSUE 2 Hidalgo County FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019 75¢ HERALDHERALD Chamber to honor locals 1996’s at banquet Saturday Ford Taurus Purple 4 The Chamber of Commerce is hon- Bookkeeping Plus Ford Windstar Blue ored to announce the nominees for the Goldhill Enterprises, LLC Chry. Sebring Coupe 2018 Hidalgo County Awards. This gala Hidalgo County Herald Ply. Gr. Voyager 652 event will be held on Saturday, January Abeyta’s Physical Therapy & Sports 1995’s 12, at the Lordsburg Elks Lodge. There Medicine Buick Century 4 Dr. will be a catered meal, silent and live Citizen of the Year: auctions, presentation of awards and a Johni Gandara Chevy Caprice 4Dr., dance to the music of DJ ALX. Donna Meenach Olds 88 4Dr., Grey, 7 The nominees in the 4 categories Maria Sanchez Ford T-Bird Lilac, R2 are: Carmen Acosta 1994’s Volunteer of the Year: The Chamber of Commerce will Chevy Cavalier 2Dr. Art Malott also be acknowledging some Outstand- Toyota Camry 4Dr., Donna Meenach ing Youths of Hidalgo County, Cap Mitsu. Galant $Dr., R Misty Jones Massey, Jade Massey and Coy Wagley. Johni Gandara The annual event will begin at 6:00 Cad. Seville 4Dr., Gr Larry Martinez pm. The award recipients will be an- 1993’s Outstanding Community Organiza- nounced at that time. Ticket price is Ford Escort 2 Dr., 11 tion: $20.00 each, $35.00 couple or a table of Buick Skylark 4Dr., P Hidalgo County Fire Department 8 for $150.00. For more information, Ply. Voyager Blue p1 Hidalgo Youth Rodeo Association contact the Chamber of Commerce at 1992’s Outstanding Business Award: 575-542-9864. Dodge Shadow 2Dr. Ford tempo 4Dr., P15 32nd Annual Kelly Saucedo Maverick Honda Accord 2 Dr. Ford Aerostar R271 1991’s Stampede to be held this weekend Mit.Mirage 2Dr., R2 Lordsburg High School Maverick with Animas facing Academia Juarez at Magnetizing fun at the local Library Ford tempo 4Dr., 109 Basketball will host the 32nd Annual 1:00 p.m. and the Mavericks taking on The Monday activity at the Lordsburg Hidalgo County Library had students making their own magnetic slime. The young- Ford Tempo 4Dr., 20 Kelly Saucedo Maverick Collegio Bachilleres at sters enjoyed the hands on activity and looked forward to Tuesday’s fun, where they made snowman s’mores. For more Ford Tempo 4Dr., 13 information on the Library’s activities, see page 3 of this week’s edition, call 575-542-9646 or stop by 208 East 3rd Street. Stampede Basketball 3:00 p.m. Pontiac Grand Am 2D Tournament on Thurs- An All-Tournament Courtesy photos day, Friday, and Satur- Team will be selected day, Jan. 10- 12, 2019. by the participating DOH reports flu deaths rising in New Mexico The tournament will be coaches and will be an- Submitted by NM DEPT of HEALTH/ ten their flu shot yet to get one, espe- plications or because they live with or a Round Robin format nounced at the end of Santa Fe cially if they are among those most at care for people at high risk for develop- with four teams partici- the tournament. The New Mexico Department of risk for flu-related complications or live ing flu-related complications: pating. All games will be On Thursday, Health (NMDOH) reports this week ad- or work with people in those at-risk popu- ·Pregnant women (any trimester) and played in one session ditional flu-related deaths in the state, lations. up to two weeks post-partum Colegio Bachilleres will with admission good for play Animas to open up bringing the total so far this 2018-2019 “The flu vaccine is the best way for ·Children younger than 5, but espe- all day. Admission is the tournament at 5:00 flu season to four. The deaths are all you to protect yourself and your fami- cially children younger than 2 years old $5.00 for adults per ses- PM. Then hosts among people over the age of 50 from lies, especially young children and eld- ·People age 65 and older Lordsburg will follow sion and $3.00 for stu- Lincoln, Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Mora erly family members,” said State Epide- ·People of any age with certain with a game against dents/senior citizens. Counties. miologist Dr. Michael Landen. “As in- chronic medical conditions like asthma, Academia Juarez at 7:00 The Tournament is Since our report December 17th of fluenza infections increase across the diabetes, and lung or heart disease and PM. Kelly Saucedo is the name- sponsored by the first flu death of the season, flu activ- state, there is still time to get vaccinated those who are immunosuppressed. Games will start at sake of the Maverick Stam- Saucedo’s Super Mar- ity has sharply increased and is now if you haven’t already received flu vac- ·People who live in nursing homes the same time on Friday, January 11 start- ket and Kelly’s Los widespread in New Mexico. Nationally, cine this season. This is one of the most and other long-term care facilities ing at 5:00 PM. Collegio Bachilleres will Arcos and is held in memory of Kelly influenza activity is also on the rise. important disease interventions you can ·People who live with or care for be facing Academia Juarez at 5 p.m. and Saucedo, member of the 1972 LHS Mav- Flu season peaks annually between take advantage of for your health.” those at high risk for complications from Lordsburg will face Animas at 7:00 p.m. erick State Championship Basketball December and February, and NMDOH While everyone 6 months of age and flu, including healthcare personnel and Saturday games will begin earlier Team. encourages residents who haven’t got- older should get a flu vaccine each flu caregivers of babies younger than 6 season, it’s especially important that months people in the following groups get vac- ·American Indians and Alaskan Na- cinated, either because they are at high risk of having serious flu-related com- see FLU DEATHS on Page 10 Udall to continue serving on five key committees for NM Courtesy submission ties; increase opportunities for Native Last week U.S. Senator Tom Udall communities across Indian Country; pro- (D-N.M.) welcomed the opening of the tect New Mexico consumers and ensure 116th Congress and announced that he New Mexico’s small businesses remain will continue to serve on five key com- competitive; expand access to broad- mittees for New Mexico: band in rural areas and invest in our thriv- -Committee on Appropriations ing space industry, innovative technolo- -Committee on Indian Affairs – Vice gies, and public transportation; stand for Chairman U.S. values abroad; and enact reforms to -Committee on Commerce, Science and our campaign finance system and to re- Transportation store accountability to our democracy. I -Committee on Foreign Relations look forward to working with my col- -Committee on Rules and Administra- leagues on both sides of the aisle to con- tion tinue advancing New Mexico priorities, “I’m deeply honored to continue and ensuring long-term economic serving New Mexico as a senior member growth, prosperity, and opportunity for of the Senate Appropriations, Indian Af- all New Mexicans.” fairs, Commerce, Foreign Relations, and “I am also proud to congratulate Rules and Administration Senator Heinrich and Congressman Committees,” said Udall. “Together, Luján on being sworn in for new terms, these assignments will enable me to keep and to welcome Congresswoman championing the issues that matter most Haaland and Congresswoman Torres to New Mexico – and with the partner- Small to Congress. Our delegation rep- ship of so many across our state, to help resents the strength, diversity, and en- Second snowstorm blasts Hidalgo County build a brighter future for New Mexico ergy of our state, and we will be hard at Just days after the first snowstorm hit Hidalgo County, another followed suit, dropping the majority of the snow outside of families. In this Congress, I will keep work for New Mexico. I’m excited to Lordsburg, in surrounding areas around Hidalgo County. Weather forecasts for the area show Hidalgo County heading fighting to make strong investments in partner with each member of our delega- into the weekend with a chance of rain, but overall daily temperatures in the mid 50s. Above, Kyler Ann and Shanley Kay, good jobs, education, and public safety tion to stand up for New Mexico values granddaughters of Pete and Lauren Peterson, took advantage of the snowfall on the Continental Divide in Animas by and in our world-class national labs, and priorities in Congress,” Udall con- building this snowman. Courtesy photo bases, public lands, and rural communi- tinued. UPCOMING EVENTS available at the Lordsburg Public Safety winners for Citizen, Volunteer, Business Little League Elections building and are due by January 14, and Organization of the year at a special Red Books available Memorial tile sale Lordsburg Little League officer and 2019. Special registration sessions will banquet/dance on January 12, 2019 The 2019 Integrated Resource Man- Memorial tiles are currently for sale board elections will be held on Sunday, be held January 10 and 11 from 5 to 6:30 (tickets available at Chamber). agement Red Books have arrived and can at the Lordsburg Hidalgo County Cham- January 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the old p.m. and January 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. be picked up at the Hidalgo County Ex- ber of Commerce. These personalized Tripe J Café on Motel Drive. Anyone Anyone interested in coaching or refer- PLAC meeting Jan. 23 tension Office. tiles ($75 for 4"x8" and $125 for 8"x8") interested is encouraged to attend.