County officials urge reopening and tailored virus rules
Quay County Commission approved a nonbinding resolution urging the governor to reopen non essential businesses with the same safety rules as essential ones and to recognize different pandemic situations. The measure notes four counties and Tucumcari have similar efforts and warns blanket orders could harm the economy. 185 county businesses remain open under restrictions while about 80 are closed.
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Mesalands Board Fires President Amid Turbulent Forecast
The Mesalands Community College board of trustees voted to remove the college president in a move described as decisive amid ongoing governance tensions. The decision shifts leadership as the institution faces a period of transition and a forecast of administrative changes.
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Dinosaur Footprints Guide Drivers To Tucumcari Museum
San Bar Construction workers in Albuquerque painted 214 reflective dinosaur footprints along First Street in Tucumcari from I-40 to the Mesalands Dinosaur Museum at 222 E. Laughlin Ave. Curator Loni Monahan notes the 40 foot apart footprints guide travelers. the museum is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The college will maintain the tracks and the city paid about $10,000 for installation.
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Tucumcari passes narrow reopening resolution for rural tiendas
Tucumcari City Commission approved a measure urging New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham to permit reopenings in rural towns to curb virus spread. The 3 2 vote saw Todd Duplantis lead in support with Chris Arias Ruth Ann Litchfield. Ralph Moya and Paul Villanueva opposed. The panel also sought clarity on utilities shutoffs amid the pandemic to protect residents facing income loss.
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Governor outlines phased plan to reopen New Mexico
New Mexico's governor announced an extended public health emergency to May 15 and a phased reopening. Phase I limits for vulnerable residents and allows some non essential businesses with safety measures. Phase II expands reopenings with continued restrictions on large gatherings. The plan relies on state input from mayors and business leaders and follows a White House model for case decline testing and contact tracing.
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