Tucumcari mourns teen death in Park accident
Tucumcari High School freshman Jayden Gloms died in a one vehicle crash at Five Mile Park touching off grief across the student body and community. Funeral held at Rattler Gymnasium with classmates sharing memories.
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Mesalands MCC leadership turmoil and staff pushback
The Mesalands Community College board appointed Allen Moss as acting interim president amid sharp opposition from executive staff who called the move retaliatory. The period saw resignations including Quay County Assessor Janie Hoffman and MCC board chairman Jim Streetman. A memorial for a dog attack victim and other local administrative changes followed, ending with Moss confirmed as interim president on March 22.
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Ex county manager lands MCC seat
Richard Primrose, former Quay County manager, joined the Mesalands Community College board and was elected chairman at his first meeting. The appointment filled District 1 after Jim Streetman's resignation.
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Legion post resumes in Hardee's building in Tucumcari
Former Tucumcari resident reactivates American Legion Post 20 after 25 years and plans to house it in the closed Hardee’s building following renovations. Also notes local weather, city budget raises, and regional legal updates.
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Tucumcari Public Schools faces four day week debate and budget notes
The board discussed preserving a four day instructional week amid state plans to expand to five days. Principal Nicole Bright-Lesly cited student needs for dual enrollment and work schedules, while several officials warned of local control loss. The meeting also approved the 2023 audit with two findings and reviewed field projects, fundraising controls, and campus safety measures.
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Logan school board approves non discrimination policy advisories
In October the Logan Municipal Schools board approved advisories noting staff are not required to provide or arrange care but cannot discriminate against individuals who have received or seek such care. Superintendent Dennis Roch confirmed the stance in an email last week.
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