Tucumcari Eyes Economic Boost Amid Racino Talks
Tucumcari and Quay County pursue an attraction to spur growth as Erickson notes a racino would fit the area. Census data show population loss and high poverty, while leaders push Mesalands Community College expansion and renewable energy, tourism, and retirement-focused development to attract workers and residents.
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Coronado Partners
Tucumcari
Erickson
Quay County
U.S
Census Bureau
Pat Vanderpool
Greater Tucumcari
Mesalands
Vanderpool
Groesbeck
ALCO
Ute Lake
Conchas Lake
Ute and
Conchas Lakes
Racino
County
Quay County Fair livestock sale sees totals dip from 2018
The Junior Livestock Sale raised 109700 dollars, down from 133000 last year as fewer animals were shown. Top bids went to Joanie Vance for a steer at 5100 dollars and Morgan Bacera for goats at 4000 dollars, with other champions earning substantial sums amid heat and crowd shifts.
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Knight
Joanie Vance
Mesquite
Jonathan Clark
Rilee Niall
Tanlea Fair
Clovis
Quay County Fair
Micah Lightfoot
Mackenzie Lightfoot
Amber Rivera
Kendal Smith
Nick Black
Brittney Benton
Elizabeth Kanapilly
Jason Lamb
Quay County Extension Service
Quay County
Lamb
Linda Mageske
Tucumcari
Sun Valley Rides
Brittani Mattfeldt
Quay County Advances Road and Bridge Funding Plans
Primrose notes long quest for funds since 2002 to replace a San Jon Creek bridge. County eyes Local Government Transportation Project Fund dollars for a new span and preserves the 1931 crossing for Route 66 travelers. Tucumcari and San Jon seek grants to rehab Second Street and replace aging Interstate 40 rights of way.
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Quay County
Primrose
Transportation Project
San Jon Creek
Trujillo Creek
Larry Moore
Ralph Lopez
Tucumcari
Second Street
Main Street
Lopez
Toni Stoner
Village of
San Jon
Stoner
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Lehman
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Sun City
Arizona
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Caringbridge.org
Citizens Bank
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Addie Lafferty
Kyle Knight
Belissa Nials
Qcsunonline.com
Noah
God
Heavenly Father
Christ
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Church of Christ
S. Third St
Tucumcari, NM
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