Conchas Lake South Boat Ramp Closed Over Low Water
U S Army Corps of Engineers closes the south boat ramp at Conchas Lake State Park due to declining water levels and shoreline damage. Albuquerque District officials cite safety concerns as vehicles get stuck in sand, with signs directing visitors to the open north ramp and an alternate NM State Parks ramp. The Corps is studying potential extensions, but no firm plan is set.
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Conchas Lake State Park
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Karl Martin
Albuquerque
Martin
New Mexico
Conchas
Lloyd Maestas
Corps of Engineers
Raton group eyes gaming track license fallback
A new investor group plans to file an license application in case Michael Moldenhauer fails to preserve La Mesa gaming and racing licenses. La Mesa's licenses were voided by the New Mexico Gaming Control Board after 2009, with the court upholding gaming nullification in June and racing license ruling pending. Local officials note Raton supports economic development but caution a casino and track may not succeed there.
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Raton
la Mesa
New Mexico Gaming Control Board
Michael Moldenhauer
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Pete Kampfer
Moldenhauer
Kampfer
Las Vegas
Nev
Warren Frost
Quay County Gaming Authority
Frost
Quay County
Colorado
Route 66 City Reuses Vehicle Sales to Rebuild Lights
Route 66 City sells surplus vehicles and equipment to fund street lighting repairs in Tucumcari. City manager Doug Powers says funds funded repairs on First Street and lights near the Tucumcari Convention Center, with aims to light the west interstate 40 interchange. Partners include Xcel Energy as the work continues to brighten the I-40 corridor for travelers.
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Tucumcari
Doug Powers
Powers
Xcel Energy
First Street
Tucumcari Convention Center
To be Today Golf Tournament and July Fireworks Blast
A compact town notice lists a Legends 4 person scramble at Tucumcari Golf Course and a Sundown fireworks display at Elk's Lodge on South 1st Street. Also notes a July 4th celebration with parade lunch fireworks and dance led by B Logan and the broader holiday patrol.
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Tucumcari Golf Course
Elk's Lodge
South 1St St
Vernon Hines Wins Inaugural Horseshoe Contest
In 1859 Vernon Hines claimed the Daily News sponsored Horseshoe Pitching Contest title by defeating Art Ward 21 to 8 in the final round. More history continues on Page 2 Weather.
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Vernon Hines
The
Daily News
Art Ward
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Conchas Lake
By Thomas Garcia
QCS
Dave Johnson
Tucumcari Elementary
Logan
San Jon
Thomas Garcia
Lowes
Greg Baldwin
Lowes Corporation
Subway
Casa de la Hope
Racino
Raton Group
Route 66
Rochester
N.Y
Gyesi
AAA
Clarence Orval
Brady
Dillon Marshall
Tucumcari Federal Savings and Loan
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