Tourism uptick as Tucumcari motels report busier season
Lodgers say this summer drew more travelers than last year with lower gas prices boosting trips. U.S. visitors from the Midwest streamed to the Southwest mainly toward the Grand Canyon while European guests varied by property. Kathy Fulton and David Brenner cite growth at Route 66 lodging.
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New school year kicks off in Tucumcari San Jon and area
San Jon Superintendent Colin Taylor reports enrollment around 170 students at San Jon, about 20 more than last year, with more tutoring opportunities and new teachers. Tucumcari and House also begin classes with few changes, the district noting potential funding impacts and a new athletic alliance with Fort Sumner for House teams.
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Farmers Market and County Fair Buzz in Tucumcani
The Tucumcan Farmers Market operates Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wailes Park Tucumcani with SNAP and WIC acceptance. Later, at the Quay County Fair, Kids lambs and fashion open the Shepherd's Lead contest at 5 Notebook p.m. in the Show Arena. J Curry County Water Co-op calls for three person teams for Hoops for Water on Sept 24-25 in Clovis. entry is 150 dollars per team to fund a water truck.
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Quay County Fair Opens With Exhibits and Rides in Tucumcari
The 2016 Quay County Fair at Quay County Fairgrounds Tucumcari begins at 5 p m today and runs through Saturday with 4-H entry deadlines at 9 a m and noon, judging in the Home Arts building, and multiple showings including sheep goat swine rabbit poultry steer heifer and lamb events plus a Shepherds Lead Contest and Rodeo Arena activities.
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Quay County Fair Schedule Highlights
Today at the fairground events run from 7 am to 9 pm with livestock judging at 9 am, Itty Bitty Rodeo at 10 am, pet parade at 1 pm, and junior livestock sale at 6 pm. The Exhibit Hall hosts vendors 5 pm to 9 pm today and 9 am to 9 pm Thursday to Saturday, music by the Eastern New Mexico Bluegrass Association 2 pm to 7 pm Thu–Sat, and Sun Valley Rides carnival opens 5 pm daily.
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