Five Texas juveniles in stolen SUV apprehended near Tucumcari
Quay County deputies chased a Texas stolen Ford Explorer south of Tucumcari after it fled at high speed on Highway 209. The vehicle was abandoned after tires were flattened and occupants fled. five juveniles were later taken into custody at a Desert Inn motel and Texas CPS arranged transport at the border.
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Tucumcari Tax Board eyes billboard deal and tourism push
The Tucumcari tax board weighs a larger billboard purchase for city events and approves 35550 for tourism rack cards and a Route Magazine ad. Connie Loveland notes distribution along the I 40 corridor and Albuquerque waives its distribution fee saving 3000. Scott Crotzer reports on bus operator pitches and partnerships while Quay Day expenses and mock film office plans are outlined ahead of April budget actions.
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Amarillo
Santa Fe
Lodgers Tax Board
Bobby Hockaday
New Mexico Film Office
Cloud seeding plans in New Mexico halted over concerns
Seeding The Stream Commission planned to hire a Colorado company to seed clouds in northern New Mexico in November, but the firm withdrew. Residents worried about water pollution, though proponents say science shows negligible environmental risk. Walker cites California practices and notes two aircraft, with one in Idaho. He estimates about $40 000 monthly if approved, money from 2021 NM Legislature. Rancher Bill Runyan recalls a 20 year gap since last seed attempt and questions effectiveness.
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Quay County COVID-19 cases fall with Omicron trends noted
Quay County ranks low in state transmission while McKinley reports the worst rate. ZIP codes show Tucumcari highest cases with 1,477 and countywide recoveries total 1,561. Statewide, New Mexico reports 2,104 new cases and 615 hospitalizations as Omicron drives spikes and declines. Vaccination efforts expand with mobile units and free tests, and state death toll reaches 6,535.
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San Jon Schools win grant to fund three aides through 2024
The San Jon Municipal Schools board learned of a $243 750 Educator Fellow Grant from federal relief funds to pay for three classroom aides through June 2024. Superintendent Janet Glady said salaries licenses stipends and related costs will be covered for the next 2 1/2 years. She noted an internal candidate for one position and another applicant. The board also approved a decals design for the new activities bus and a district fund budget adjustment of $45 730.41 with a Feb 11 deadline prompting a special meeting ahead of the Feb 14 regular session.
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Facing Fear On Bad Hops In Baseball And Life
A fifth grader recalls a field accident when a bad hop in baseball left him with a black eye for weeks and ongoing fear of balls. He considers hypnosis or a sports psychologist but acknowledges life’s uncertainty and the hope of perseverance with faith toward an eternal crown.
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