Update on Lomas del Poleo
March 30, 2009
From multiple sources, it has been reported that the court delays continue in the Agrarian Court in Chihuahua City. The Zaragozas and their representatives continue to prevail upon a replacement judge to accept excuses to delay the proceedings, thus requiring the Lomas del Poleo residents and their attorneys to make repeat trips at burdensome additional expenses. Meanwhile, the war of attrition continues in Lomas del Poleo itself, with additional houses being damaged or destroyed and additional families leaaving, although a determined and courageous core of residents still remains.
The following update was compiled by Las Cruces activist April Willeford. Please see our archives for earlier articles on Lomas del Poleo
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Sales: Coming Soon
The residents of Lomas del Poleo have multiple items being prepared for sale. Handbags, aprons, book markers and Papas fritas de Lomas del Poleo (Orno- baked potato chips). These items are available via contact information provided below and various sales events in the near future.
Community supplies needed
Water, batteries, battery operated fans, propane lamps, vitamins, solar panels. April is seeking summer clothing, art/school/sewing supplies, sports equipment for all ages. (New or good condition only please.)
Coordinating our Efforts
The residents are extremely grateful for the solidarity and assistance being offered by groups and individuals throughout Mexico and the U.S. These efforts are appreciated and the residents are asking that you provide information about your project and intentions if you are using their community’s name and/or raising funds in their name. Your information can be sent to any of the contacts provided below and will be translated (if needed) and sent to the residents. The Lomas del Poleo Alliance is helping to collate this information so we can continue to offer support in solidarity with the residents of Lomas in peaceful pursuit of their land rights under the laws and constitution of Mexico.
Monetary donations of all amounts are needed for legal and travel expenses
It has been essential for the residents of Lomas to have good quality legal representation in the Agrarian Court in Chihuahua. The lawyers are working for a minimal fee but with travel and other incidental expenses it does add up. Information about monetary donations can be obtained thru the contacts below.
Community health assistance needed
As you might imagine, the physical and psychological consequences of resisting the low intensity conflict directed against them for the past five years has been substantial. Health care resources are needed for the people. If you are able to offer assistance in this area, please contact April. Her contact info. is below.
Contact Information
Las Cruces
April Dawn Willeford
awillefo@nmsu.edu <mailto:awillefor@nmsu.edu>
575-496-7774
El Paso
Father Bill Morton
missionelpaso@juno.com<mailto:missionelpaso@juno.com>
Ciudad Juarez
foro.lomasdelpoleo@yahoo.com.mx <mailto:foro.lomasdelpoleo@yahoo.com.mx>
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