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1948: The region had planned no "formal celebration" of Independence Day, which was to fall on a Sunday.
"(R)esidents of the area are expected to devote the long holiday weekend to outings and recreation, since all businesses and offices, except those essential to the health and safety of the community, will be closed," the Clovis News-Journal reported.
Other areas of the state, however, were planning events.
Silver City was hosting a rodeo. Las Vegas was hosting a parade. And Santa Fe was planning a watermelon feed, followed by nighttime fireworks.
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