District 3 Tucumcari candidates seek four year term
The article profiles District 3 city commissioner hopefuls James L. Witcher Daniel Lopez and George Aragon. It notes early voting begins March 6 and asks candidates to outline qualifications and goals. Lopez highlights law enforcement and gas company roles while Aragon cites eight years on the city commission and two years as mayor.
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Tucumcari animal rescuer dies in I 40 crash
Catherine Priddy Bugg 51 of Tucumcari was killed in a three vehicle crash on Interstate 40 west of Tucumcari while transporting an eight week old puppy named Elyse for Rescue Road Warriors. Her daughter in law and other volunteers recall her lifelong dedication to moving animals to new homes.
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Rattlers Headed to State Wrestling Tournament
Dozen Tucumcari Rattlers from the 3A class prepare for the state wrestling tourney in Rio Rancho. Coach Eddie Encinias praised qualifying the whole team as special as Rio Rancho hosts Friday and Saturday at the Santa Ana Star Center. The squad has trained since mid November with 10 pre tournament meets and continued improving through the season.
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Fast Facts Wrestling hopefuls eye state after district near miss
Encinias praised a dedicated squad and said injuries kept them from a district title. Six underclass and senior wrestlers advanced to state by placing in the top four, with Esteban Martinez and Augustin Sandoval among leaders ready to push for state gold.
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Quay County Events Highlight Feb March in Tucumcari
Saturday events include Coyote Calling Contest at Quay County Fairgrounds from 1 to 2 30 pm as part of the county fair centennial celebration. The Batten Family Bluegrass Band performs February 25 at the Quay County Fair Barn with a $10 door donation, children under 12 free. March 3 Mission Preschool rummage sale runs 7 am at 220 S Jackson St. Online at gcsmnonline.com for more notes. Logan Longhorns split homecoming wins. Mesalands rodeo team tops regional standings. puppet theater raises insomnia awareness. Catherine Priddy Bugg obituary.
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Poll on NBA viewership after football season ends
Last week's reader poll asks if fans will follow the NBA this season and notes mixed responses. Voters already watching NBA games weighed in, while some await baseball season and others show disinterest. Also referenced is February 1963 work by Raymond Bates upgrading city power lines for a new distribution system.
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