Powers Named Interim City Manager as Replacement Sought
Tucumcari leaders vote to advertise for a new city manager while keeping Doug Powers on the payroll as assistant city manager. Powers will serve as interim manager from the July 23 contract end until the successor arrives. Mayor Lumpkin notes Powers returns to his prior role as he previously led the community development department.
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Fourth of July Celebrations Planned in Quay County
Two day Independence Day events in Logan and Tucumcari begin Friday night with a street dance in Logan at 8 p.m. featuring Hogg Maulies and Danny Cadra, and a 9 p.m. fireworks show in Tucumcari. A Saturday parade at 10 a.m. honors veterans with entries from residents and local groups. parade entries must register by 8 a.m. at the Budget Inn area.
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Ceremony honors rebel soldier at Quay Cemetery
A Confederate veteran Abijah Keith received full graveside honors on Saturday at Quay Cemetery in Quay Valley. The Sons of Confederate Veterans directed the ceremony to commemorate Keith's Civil War service and Texas return in 1865. Cannon and muskets rang as Confederate regalia adorned the gravesite, with Gray and Rex Gray among organizers.
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Amarillo Texas
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Quay County Advances Tax and Burn Ordinances
The Quay County Commission preliminarily approves a gross receipts tax to fund emergency radio dispatch operations and sends a burn restriction ordinance to a first reading. Both require advertising and a second reading before potential adoption. the tax will go to a voter referendum.
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Logan Fourth of July events and closures notice
Friday events include a street dance at 8 p.m and an Elks fireworks display at 9 p.m. Saturday celebrates with 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. activities. The Quay County Sun and all city county village post offices and local banks will be closed on Friday for Independence Day observance.
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Last Week's Tucumcari Fireworks Poll Debates Sales Limits
Last week voters weighed limits on fireworks sales in Tucumcari with 31 percent saying blow tops like a Roman candle 27 percent exploding like an M1 and 42 percent saying it's about time. This week asks for favorite firework type with options Aerials Fountains Snakes and smoke bombs.
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Moncus wins businessmen's roping contest at Breen's Rodeo
In July 1933 Herman Moncus won the businessmen's roping contest at Breen's Rodeo as about 550 spectators watched. The city donated 75 dollars to cover costs for Bob Sandusky and his 22 person Shamrock Band invited to perform at the American Legion state convention in Tucumcannon.
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