Signs emerge of slowdown in coronavirus cases
Quay County reported 26 confirmed COVID-19 cases last week versus 30 the prior week, continuing a pattern of above 25 weekly cases for five weeks. The Health Department notes declining hospitalizations and deaths, and expects vaccines and treatments to limit severe illness.
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Quay County Plans Major Infrastructure Initiative and Wind Project
Quay County unveils an Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan with hospital funding and road works including Quay Road expansions and a regional behavioral health facility. The Board also advances a bond plan for the Caprock Wind Repower Phase 2 project up to 297 million dollars, aiming to add 88 megawatts of wind power and address rights of way concerns.
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Reunion Attendance Dips Amid Travel Costs and COVID Fears
Tucumcari's Golden Rattler Reunion faces lower turnout as $4 gas and gas/diesel prices curb travel. About 225 registered by Saturday with several alums canceling for COVID-19 and medical reasons. Organizers note strong events like the parade and veteran salutes, with substantial Lodgers Tax support despite smaller crowds.
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Family honors long overdue grave marker for Jimmie
About 25 people from Texas and Colorado attended a gravestone ceremony for Jimmie, marking his unmarked grave. Derrera and relatives funded the stone after his sister found the site. Jimmie died of heat exposure related to illness per their 1944 report.
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Fair livestock exhibitor numbers dip at regional fair
The fair reports 43 exhibitors this year down from 49 last year due to drought concerns and changing rural demographics. Events run Wednesday through Saturday with livestock shows, clinics, a pet parade, rodeo activities, and the Junior Livestock Sale closing at 6 pm.
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