Don Chalmers dies. Tucumcari racino project continues
Don Chalmers, Albuquerque auto dealer and principal partner in the Coronado Park Racetrack and Casino proposed for Tucumcari, died after a two year cancer battle. Warren Frost of the Quay County Gaming Authority says the project will proceed with Chalmers' family still involved in spirit and leadership.
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Don Chalmers
Albuquerque
Coronado Park Racetrack and Casino
Tucumcari
Don Chalmers Ford
Warren Frost
Quay County Gaming Authority
Don
Frost
Chalmer
Water Authority seeks more federal aid for Ute Pipeline
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority advances the 550 million Ute Pipeline Project. Phase one aims to finish by September and transport water from Ute Reservoir near Logan to Clovis Portales Elida Texico Grady Melrose and Curry Roosevelt counties. Phase two may start within 18 months as construction continues.
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Grady
Melrose
Curry
Roosevelt
Ute Lake
Logan
Barbara Crockett
Ch2m Hill
Crockett
Tucumcari Three Apply for First District Seat
Three candidates Rick Haymaker Gary Southern and Jerry Lopez filed for Tucumcari's First District Commission seat by the Monday deadline. The post openings follows Dora Salinas McTigue resignation on March 24 over family health concerns.
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Tucumcari
First District Commission
Angelica Gray
Rick Haymaker
Gary Southern
Jerry Lopez
First District
Dora Salinas-McTigue
McTigue
Arch Hurley opens gates to send water to district canals
Arch Hurley Conservancy District released water from Conchas Lake to its 42,000 acres in Quay County for the first time in three years. Manager Franklin McCasland said water would reach Tucumcari in 24 to 40 hours, delivering about nine inches per acre in the initial allocation. If conditions stay favorable, a second allotment could occur July 1. Water flows at 150 cubic feet per second through the district’s canals.
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Arch Hurley Conservancy District
Conchas Lake
Franklin McCasland
Tucumcari
McCasland
Quay County
Tucumcari Public School Board Meeting and Local Events
The Tucumcari Public School Board plans a Friday-Saturday meeting at the Administration Building. Events include a Chuck Wagon Cook-off at Ute Lake State Park Saturday 9 30 am to 1 pm and a Wellness Fair at the Tucumcari Convention Center. The Quay County Sun office hours are 8 30 am to 4 30 pm with lunch break.
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Tucumcari Public
Ute Lake State Park
Tucumcari Convention Center
Police Warn Parents of Blue Star Paper LSD Hoax
In April 1987 police cautioned parents about a circulating urban myth of blue star shaped paper containing LSD. The warnings described children potentially absorbing the drug through mouth or skin from these innocuous looking papers.
Ortiz Breaks 3200 Record at Clovis Invite
Rattler Bill Ortiz shaved nearly four seconds from the 3200 meter school record at the Clovis Invitational Track and Field Meet. He finished fourth with a 10 29 21 time at San Jon.
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Rattler
Bill Ortiz
San Jon
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Aylee Elebario
Julie Hyslop
Mesalands Community College
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Arch Hurley
Quay County Sun
Tony Day
Louise Massey
Beth Wynn
Julianna Lites
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