Father’s Forge and Chuck Wagon Cook Off Calendar in Tucumcari
April 24 25 Father’s Forge Daughters of the King conference opens 7 pm Friday and resumes 9 30 am to 12 30 pm Saturday at 622 S Lake St Tucumcari free event with refreshments. a 20th annual Chuck Wagon Cook Off April 24 26 at Ute Lake State Park Logan meal $15 includes fried chicken steak potatoes beans bread cobbler. June 5 6 New Mexico Music Showcase at Tucumcari Convention Center vendor inquiries to Jonathan Brito (575) 403-6035 tucumcaricolumbus club yahoo com. June 25 28 Rockin Route 66 festival features live entertainment car show and more at Tucumcari site details at rockinroute66 com. Sept 26 Wheels on Fire 100 bicycle ride routes start end in Tucumcari signup at bikereg com wheels on fire 100. Sept 26 Fired Up festival downtown Tucumcari more info forthcoming. Submit calendar items to 575 461 1952 or email warnick qcsunonline com.
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The city commission unanimously designates Tucumcari an emergency area and authorizes emergency powers for the mayor and city manager. A $1.125 million loan and grant will fund a 165000 gallon water tank and related upgrades while a $42,178 Youth Conservation Corps grant funds parks work. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and authorities pledge cooperation with state agencies.
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New Mexico State Parks Close Through April to Curb Virus
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