Tucumcari School Board Extends Superintendent Contract
The Tucumcari Public Schools Board approved a one year extension for Superintendent Aaron McKinney amid brief executive session. McKinney’s salary is $109,200 per year. The meeting also covered redistricting maps for Tucumcari and Mesalands Community College and Rotary funded 300 headphones for Tucumcari Elementary.
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Tucumcari
Sterling Flaharty
Southwest Political Services of
Albuquerque
Mesalands Community College
Flaharty
Mesalands Offi
Mesalands
Marion Payton
Mesalands trustee steps down after 19 years of service
Mesalands Community College announces that Ted Peabody, on the board since 1993, has resigned after 19 years. President Mildred Lovato and trustee chair Bronson M. offer thanks, noting Peabody’s impact on education and community, with no retirement plans yet.
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Ted Peabody
Mesalands Community College’ Board of Trustees
Peabody
Mildred Lovato
Mesalands
Ted
Bronson M
Moore
Quay County
Ted Peabody Marine veteran and extension educator profile
Ted Peabody served in the U S Marines and fought in World War II earning a Purple Heart at Okinawa Japan. He studied at Texas Tech and earned a Master’s in Agriculture and Extension Education from New Mexico State University and was named full professor there. He graced Quay County as extension agent for 15 years from 1971 to 1986.
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Ted Peabody
U.S
Okinawa
Japan
Texas Tech University
New Mexico State University
Quay County
Logan schools begin new year with assembly and class officer elections
Students in Logan schools returned to in person learning as bells rang and doors opened. New superintendent Johnnie Cain and principal Craig Terry spoke at an assembly. Principals and sponsors guided students through class officer elections while parents noted growing children and ongoing preparations. Tucumcari Elementary held a K through fifth pep rally to start the year.
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Logan
Johnnie Cain
Craig Terry
Terry
Dle
Charlotte Stull
Stull
Chase Hutson
Kateline Hutson
Tucumcari Elementary
Fair Midway Boosts Quay County Fair Attendance
Brenda Bishop of the Quay County Extension notes the return of the midway boosted attendance at the Quay County Fair weekend with more day and night crowds drawn by Sun Valley Entertainment. Vendors in the exhibit hall praised the turnout as results will be released as compiled.
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Quay County
Brenda Bishop
Bishop
Sun Valley Entertainment
Rattlers Exhibit and Local Job Fair in Tucumcari
Ornate TMNT display through August 31 at Tucumcari Historical Museum showcases Rattler relics from 1913 to 2002 and highlights extracurricular activities at Tucumcari High School. NM Department of Transportation District 4 hosts a job fair from 12 30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Tucumcari Convention Center.
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Rattlers
Tucumcari High School
Tucumcari Historical Museum
Department of Transportation District 4
Tucumcari Convention Center
Romney Ryan ticket poll stirs mixed public views
This week’s poll asks if Romney’s choice of Ryan was wise. Results show 27 percent for yes 45 percent for no and 27 percent undecided or not eating there. Total votes 55. Obituaries listed: Kimberly S Moran Roberts Robert Burns Richard Gipson Sr Dewayne Mobiey Manuel Chavez Jr Barney Miller. Page references included.
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Robert Burns
Richard S. Gipson Sr
Dewayne Mobiey
Manuel Chavez Jr
Barney C. Miller
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QCS
Logan Schools
Thomas Garcia
Maureen Orgass
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Logan School
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Jerrene Bradie
Mitt Romney
Ryan
Kimberly Sue (Moran) Roberts
James Rudd
Linda Reid
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ICC
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