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Council cans Zimmer and Salas

2 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Fireworks came early this year at Alpine’s May 18 city council meeting, and freshman council member Judy Stokes lit the fuse. By the end of the evening, City Manager Erik Zimmer and City Secretary Cynthia Salas had been terminated, and City Attorney Sandy Wilson had resigned.

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Fightin’ Buck proud

2 years ago By News Staff

Alpine High School Class of 2021 senior Zaydrien Alaniz and Fightin’ Buck proudly parade through Alpine on May 15 during the 2021 Senior Parents Car parade celebrating the graduating seniors. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

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Alpine old-timers play for love of game

2 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Everyone knows that baseball is more than just a sport. It’s America’s national pastime, from little ones learning the basics in Little League, to teens playing for school pride, to adults who just want to celebrate the love of the game.

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Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

2 years ago By News Staff

Ingredients: 1/2-3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk 2-3 tablespoons sour cream 1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, dill, parsley, chives or celery leaves (or a combination) 1 clove garlic, finely minced with a microplane grater 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard A few dashes Tabasco sauce (or hot sauce of your choice, but a little vinegar twang is what you’re looking for) Directions: Combine all ingredients into a mason jar and shake it. Open it, taste it, and season to taste with salt and fresh black pepper.

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Girls track wins championship in Denver City

3 years ago By Richard Simcox Sports Correspondent

The Alpine Track and Field Lady Bucks won the Area championship on April 15 at Denver City. Thirty total competitors will travel for the District 3A and 4A Regional championship. Besides Alpine, other teams competing included Friona, Brownfield, Denver City, Muleshoe, Lamesa, Littlefield, Tornillo, Anthony, Kermit, and Presidio.

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Juniors shine in District

3 years ago By Richard Simcox Sports Correspondent

Congratulations are in order for Alpine’s junior track and field team as they won District in both seventh and eighth grades on April 10. The seventh grade girls earned an astonishing 269 total points in the event, with Kermit being the next closest with 78 points.