Severe winds sweep across New Mexico with gusts up to 76 mph
National Weather Service spotters logged multiple high wind gusts across New Mexico on Wednesday. Regions near Tucumcari recorded 76 mph and 74 mph gusts, the airport noted 63 mph, with additional gusts between 51 and 60 mph around Conchas and Bell Ranch. Local officials reported no damage.
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Paul Lucero
Quay County
Conchas
Bell Ranch
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Tucumcari School Board bids farewell to president
Leif Gray ends his term as Tucumcari Public Schools board president after a 10 minute December 13 meeting. Heather Gonzales and Matthew Pacheco praised his service while Bo Wallace and Jerry Lopez were absent. Robert Lucero will replace Gray in District 3 in January. Assistant superintendent David Johnson stood in for quarantined superintendent Aaron McKinney as the board approved only its consent agenda.
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Gray
District 3
David Johnson
Aaron McKinney
City Considers Cannabis Rules Amid Zoning and Budget Talks
City officials weigh sticking to the Cannabis Regulation Act to avoid lawsuits while amending local ordinances for cannabis. Officials discuss zoning for cultivation and the impact on Route 66, with two applicants seeking integrated licenses to grow and sell marijuana. Duplantis edges toward a special session before leaving office. Cherry set to replace him. Also approved a wastewater project contract update and added Juneteenth to the 2022 city calendar.
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Christopher Arias
Ralph Moya
New Mexico Sees Vaccination Progress and Omicron Alert
New Mexico reports 806000+ deaths through Friday and lists vaccination rates by county. Quay County 50.8 percent fully vaccinated, 57.2 percent have one dose, with state totals at 75.3 percent fully and 87.6 percent with at least one dose. Booster shots available for adults and eligible children 5 to 15 show strong uptake. Omicron remains a concern with officials citing limited data. Department of Health offers vaccines through VaccineNM and a help line at 855 600 3453 option 3.
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