Hired by the City of Lamesa as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the city’s appearance, a crew with Ortiz Construction was busy Friday morning tearing down an old, abandoned building at the southeast corner of S. 1st Street and Bryan Avenue. Located just across the intersection from Lamesa Middle School, the building reportedly was originally a gasoline service station and at various later times served as a small store and food establishment which was frequented by students. ...