City manager pushes infrastructure emphasis in plan
City officials outline a broad plan focused on infrastructure improvements. The manager aims to secure funding and align projects with long term growth, signaling priority on roads, utilities, and public facilities. Local boards assess proposed costs, timelines, and impact on residents.
Weekend Warmth Advances With Warm Thursday Forecast
The forecast shows today reaching 66 degrees with a low of 38. Thursday is expected to peak at 69 with a 44 degree low. Friday mood climbs to 78 as temperatures rise.
Senior Writer Ron Warnick Contact Details
Senior writer Ron Warnick can be reached by phone at 575-461-1952 or via rwarnick thenews email for press inquiries and assignments.
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New Judge Takes Oath in Quay County Courthouse
Newly appointed 10th Judicial District Judge Timothy Rose recited the oath last Monday in Tucumcari. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed him after he served as district attorney. Rose’s father-in-law Warren Frost and others listened as he accepted the robe and added remarks.
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10Th Judicial District
Timothy Rose
9Th Judicial District
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Clovis-Portales
Stanley Frost
Quay County
Tucumcari
Rose
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Logan
Warren Frost
New Mexico Supreme Court
Lodgers tax board backs about 160000 for events and projects
Tucumcari Lodgers Tax Advisory Board recommended nearly 160000 in aid for the 2024 2025 fiscal year with 117087.29 in promotional funds and 42300 in executive funds. Approved items include Fired Up festival 10200 Rattler Reunion 10000 Mesalands billboard 17000 and Tucumcari Visitors Center 31000. Rattler Reunion cut 5000 billboards cost and Mesalands concert request 18600 was rejected. Mayor Mike Cherry noted cautious commission review amid budget concerns. Connie Loveland said Fired Up would use New Mexico True funds and expand advertising.
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Kathy Segura
New Mexico seeks 250 million for Zero40 highway refueling network
New Mexico Environment Department has submitted federal grant applications to the EPA for about 250 million to build three heavy duty charging stations and mobile hydrogen refueling along the I 40 corridor. Tucumcari would host refueling at Mesalands Community College with plans tied to a broader 577 million decarbonization push.
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Gunshots Linked to New Mexico Officer Slaying On I-40
FBI agent testified that a body camera captured the ambush of NMSP officer Justin Hare on I-40 near Tucumcari. The footage shows the shooter firing three times and fleeing the scene in Hare’s patrol vehicle before being dumped along the highway.
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Tucumcari
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South Carolina sheriff files charges against NMSP shooting suspect
Marion County Sheriff’s Office says Jeremy Smith of Marion South Carolina has warrants for murder kidnapping carjacking first degree burglary weapon during a violent crime felon in possession of a firearm criminal conspiracy grand larceny of a motor vehicle in the kidnapping and killing of paramedic Phonesia Machado-Fore. If convicted of the most serious charge he could face life in prison.
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